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Title: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: believin on August 23, 2011, 07:41:45 pm
Same lineup as last night.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 07:42:26 pm
And Schafer continues his hot streak...
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: believin on August 23, 2011, 07:43:05 pm
Schafer, CF
Altuve, 2B
Martinez, LF
Lee, 1B
Bogusevic, RF
Paredes, 3B
Barmes, SS
Quintero, C
Norris, P
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Lurch on August 23, 2011, 07:46:03 pm
We are...
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 07:46:37 pm
...Marshall 

Flash Mob moved to 12:30
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 07:48:52 pm
5 plays into the games, 3 up three down, followed by back to back errors.  WE ARE YOUR ASTROS!
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 07:50:54 pm
Make it three bad plays in the field in a row.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 07:51:02 pm
Good grief, Norris. Get your shit together.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 07:57:06 pm
Has anyone sent to sherpas to investigate that FoxSports Connect thing?  I just assume it is a fancier chron comments section.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 07:58:06 pm
El Kabong!!!
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 07:58:06 pm
Blast from Carlos, who was in no hurry to get around the bases after his homer.   Maybe he forgot the directions.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:02:44 pm
he couldn't catch his breath
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:15:27 pm
Bud looks off right now. No command.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:18:09 pm
Boy is this Nelson helping out Norris!!!
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:23:41 pm
i think bud wants to win this game.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:29:22 pm
i guess it was closer than i thought.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:30:51 pm
i guess it was closer than i thought.

In my opinion, Altuve was out.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:31:49 pm
In my opinion, Altuve was out.

i thought the same thing initially, during and after.  but, i'll take a safe call.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:32:14 pm
i thought the same thing initially, during and after.  but, i'll take a safe call.

Me too.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:32:50 pm
best hit ball of this inning so far was norris' hit.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:34:33 pm
best hit ball of this inning so far was norris' hit.

Yep. Nelson boots a double play ball.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 08:35:11 pm
It appears the fielding disease that the Astros had was contagious.  This has turned into a snowball fight.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: chuck on August 23, 2011, 08:36:48 pm
I'm getting this game via game cast tonight. What the fuck is going on this inning?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:38:20 pm
I'm getting this game via game cast tonight. What the fuck is going on this inning?

Infield hits spiced with a booted double play ball lead to two runs. If I was pitching, I'd give my infield the silent treatment in the dugout.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:39:03 pm
q - out
norris - double down the lf line
schafer - single to cf, stole 2b
altuve - infield single, rbi
martinez - infield single, ribi
lee - infield single, probably error
bogusevic - gidp
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:41:04 pm
Bud is looking like he'll be lucky to get five innings tonight. No command.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:43:21 pm
enough with the walks bud
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:45:12 pm
Watch where Q is setting up and where the ball is going. He's got good stuff tonight.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 08:47:59 pm
Man, Norris is his own worst enemy tonight.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Lurch on August 23, 2011, 08:48:09 pm
Mother fuck
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:48:24 pm
i don't think i'm going to make it to the 5th inning tonight.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: EasTexAstro on August 23, 2011, 08:52:45 pm
Ugliest defense...both teams.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:52:56 pm
mills should have argued that just to give bud a chance to catch his breath.

this is probably the ugliest game i've ever seen.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 08:53:34 pm
only one run scored?  seemed like it was more.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 08:53:51 pm
Mutual slapdickery.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: BudGirl on August 23, 2011, 09:00:04 pm
wow, an astro got a walk.  they should try and do that more often.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:01:49 pm
Well, crap. Q tattooes one, but right at 2B for an easy 4-3 twin killing. 3-3 Bottom 4 Bud at around 80 pitches through three innings.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:08:10 pm
Bottom 4 Bud at around 80 pitches through three innings.

He's trying to tire out the Rockies' batters.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:09:38 pm
Bud fucks up a snake and gets tattoed for a double after two outs.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: EasTexAstro on August 23, 2011, 09:11:07 pm
Still tied. I swear there have been more than 3 errors between these two teams tonight.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:24:02 pm
Damnit, Bud.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:25:36 pm
Well, there wasn't much doubt about that one.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:27:28 pm
Well, there wasn't much doubt about that one.

Nope. It was a stupid pitch. You don't throw a low and inside fastball to a good lowball hitter. He crushed it.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:31:09 pm
Norris is likely done for the night. 110 pitches through five.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:33:58 pm
Bogusevic gets a hustle double on a pop down the LF line.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: JaneDoe on August 23, 2011, 09:35:06 pm
Huge shot by Paredes!
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Lurch on August 23, 2011, 09:35:11 pm
BOOM!  
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:35:23 pm
Paredes scorches one to the upper RF deck to tie up the game.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:41:03 pm
he couldn't catch his breath

My heart rate at rest is 50 bpm.   It's caused me to have more than my fair share of ECGs and treadmill sessions. 

In Colorado recently, I was kept awake by my heart pounding like a motherfucker.  Hadn't even had a wank. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Bench on August 23, 2011, 09:42:30 pm
He scorched that throw too.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: EasTexAstro on August 23, 2011, 09:43:40 pm
Might have been an out at 2nd if Altuve were 6' 8"
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:44:28 pm
Might have been an out at 2nd if Altuve were 6' 8"

Always said he was too short. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:45:28 pm
This pitching change is working out well.  Like me upping my bet in Vegas. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: EasTexAstro on August 23, 2011, 09:46:18 pm
Always said he was too short. 

They need to make taller bases.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:46:54 pm
Cards appear to have given up: down 11-0 to the Dodgers. Milwaukee is running away from everybody.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:47:52 pm
Cards appear to have given up: down 11-0 to the Dodgers. Milwaukee is running away from everybody.

FTCards
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:48:00 pm
In Colorado recently, I was kept awake by my heart pounding like a motherfucker.  Hadn't even had a wank. 

Where were you?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:49:50 pm
They need to make taller bases.

[racial stereotype]. He should wear painter's stilts /[racial stereotype]
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:50:07 pm
Belisle on to pitch.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:50:48 pm
Where were you?

Mountain Village nr Telluride.  

Nine and a half fucking thousand feet.  
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:53:21 pm
Mountain Vilkage nr Telluride. 

Nine and a half fucking thousand feet. 

Yup, that'll do it to you. My brother and I used to make fun of our grandparents when they would come from Minnesota to visit us. Now that I've been a flatlander for a long time, I can empathize with them when I return.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:53:57 pm
We are lucky to have a veteran pro like Michaels. I think we should sign him to an extension.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:54:03 pm
Michaels actually gets a hit. I'll be damned.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 23, 2011, 09:54:36 pm
We are lucky to have a veteran pro like Michaels. I think we should sign him to an extension.

Should be the first order of bidness for Crane.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: JaneDoe on August 23, 2011, 09:56:44 pm
Nice hit by Jason.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 09:58:24 pm
Schafer delivers! Tie game.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 09:58:59 pm
Nice hit by Jason.

He looks like a ballplayer. 

A 12-year old ballplayer. 

PS. I am old. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:00:46 pm
Yup, that'll do it to you. My brother and I used to make fun of our grandparents when they would come from Minnesota to visit us. Now that I've been a flatlander for a long time, I can empathize with them when I return.

Played golf up there.  Many holes were cart path only.  I was lucky to survive. 

What's this bunk about alcohol being worse at altitude?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: JaneDoe on August 23, 2011, 10:02:09 pm
dadgumit.

Great catch.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Navin R Johnson on August 23, 2011, 10:03:14 pm
We are lucky to have a veteran pro like Michaels. I think we should sign him to an extension.

That would fit in line with his expected team salary restrictions #Astros - J Heyman
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 10:04:13 pm
Played golf up there.  Many holes were cart path only.  I was lucky to survive. 

Yeah, but don't you feel studly when you start hitting the ball about two clubs longer?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:12:26 pm
Did Jim teach Matty how to hit?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:13:25 pm
Yeah, but don't you feel studly when you start hitting the ball about two clubs longer?

Just felt intimidated trying to hit from one mountain to another. 

Note to self:  don't play the tips in CO. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: austro on August 23, 2011, 10:14:46 pm
Just felt intimidated trying to hit from one mountain to another. 

Note to self:  don't play the tips in CO. 

The landing areas can be a little tight.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:16:52 pm
Wait...Wandy doesn't like the schools in Denver?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:25:55 pm
Grizzled veteran Wesley Wright. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:31:44 pm
Wesley plaing RF for a batter.  Fun, but only because it's meaningless. 
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 23, 2011, 10:31:46 pm
Wright to right. Awesome!
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: OregonStrosFan on August 23, 2011, 10:32:13 pm
Fun, but only because it's meaningless.

This.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: MRaup on August 23, 2011, 10:35:37 pm
FYI: Matty was a monster at the plate in HS. Switch hitter. He played 3rd when he wasn't pitching, and was no slouch there either.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Bench on August 23, 2011, 10:38:06 pm
That was fun by Mills.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Limey on August 23, 2011, 10:38:11 pm
FYI: Matty was a monster at the plate in HS. Switch hitter. He played 3rd when he wasn't pitching, and was no slouch there either.

Yeah...but can he play RF?
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: MRaup on August 23, 2011, 10:41:06 pm
Yeah...but can he play RF?

Probably. He had a rocket for an arm. I was really glad he was an accurate throw from 3rd. With that missile launcher attached to his shoulder, wild throws would've been an adventure.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: MRaup on August 23, 2011, 10:44:09 pm
Man Timmons is struggling like hell behind the plate. That same pitch was a ball twice to Barmes.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: JimR on August 24, 2011, 09:13:58 am
FYI: Matty was a monster at the plate in HS. Switch hitter. He played 3rd when he wasn't pitching, and was no slouch there either.

as Mark will tell you, he hit the hardest, longest HR i saw a HS kid hit in all my years of coaching. he hit it LH, too, and that was his off side.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: Mr. Happy on August 24, 2011, 09:32:30 am
as Mark will tell you, he hit the hardest, longest HR i saw a HS kid hit in all my years of coaching. he hit it LH, too, and that was his off side.

Coach, when Matt laced that pitch into LF, I thought about you.
Title: Re: Astros at Rockies 8/23
Post by: JimR on August 24, 2011, 10:42:27 am
Coach, when Matt laced that pitch into LF, I thought about you.

i did not see it. Mark called after the double, and i watched him pitch the 8th.