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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / George Springer
« on: June 12, 2011, 09:59:05 pm »
Gang-

Just got back from Super Regional action in Columbia, SC. I work for the South Carolina Baseball team and we had the opportunity to see UConn in action this weekend, including new Astros draftee George Springer.

A few thoughts, if you're interested, from a fellow Astros fan...

Springer is a good looking player overall. Body type wise, he is going to need to add some weight. Nice speed in the outfield, he didn't seem to be a huge burner on the basepaths, though. Good hitter in the gaps...didn't see much power out of him this weekend (Mostly due to solid pitching by SC)

Very good in judging fly balls...if you get a chance go back and look at the highlights from tonight's game (Game 2) and you'll see an over the shoulder catch that will simply stun you. He has absolutely no fear in laying out for a ball either.

All of this is from the limited time that I had to watch him in the Super Regional round (2 games) since my Gamecocks were able to knock UConn out so quickly.

Go Astros!
Go Gamecocks!

 

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2011 Draft
« on: June 06, 2011, 07:03:51 pm »
Hoping it will be Jackie Bradley Jr. of South Carolina. Seeing him in person numerous times he would be awesome.

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Talk Zone / Re: Astros Rotation 2009
« on: January 08, 2009, 02:42:52 pm »
Sadly, of the 2-5 guys...I feel the best about Moehler.

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Talk Zone / Re: Your dad's favorite baseball player
« on: January 07, 2009, 12:29:58 pm »
My dad really liked Otis Nixon, during that whole Braves early 90s run.  I always respected Terry Pendelton and his workman effort on that team.

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Beer and Queso / Richard Justice On Crack
« on: January 07, 2009, 08:24:53 am »
Figured some of you might get a laugh out of this...

http://houstonist.com/2009/01/06/is_richard_justice_on_crack.php

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Talk Zone / Starting Pitching
« on: November 10, 2008, 01:51:00 pm »
Forgive me, gang, I've been away for the last few weeks of the season with a lot of work stuff that has kept me away from talking Astros baseball.  I'm a bit out of the loop, so I was hoping you might be able to help me out with some opinions/info.

What avenues in starting pitching would you like to see explored over the next couple of months? 

I know that the Astros are pretty much out of the Peavy "sweepstakes."  I think it is a smart move to avoid making this kind of deal.  As much as I'd like to have Peavy on the team it would be tough to part with what little minor league talent we have left. 

The Cardinals have reached a roadblock with Toronto and Halladay.  Is this the same situation as Peavy and the Padres or would this be an option?

Or perhaps Pettitte?

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Talk Zone / Re: Joe Buck dislikes baseball
« on: July 03, 2008, 12:10:44 pm »
Joe Buck dislikes baseball.

I dislike Joe Buck, so there ya go.  Maybe baseball on Fox has become a little more watchable.

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Talk Zone / Re: Testical Fracture
« on: July 02, 2008, 12:23:05 pm »
I'm sure Q feels better about his concussion now...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: rangers at oh, yeah there's also a game tonight 6.26.08
« on: June 26, 2008, 09:45:18 pm »
Mark thanks for the PBP tonight!  I'm just now getting a chance to leave the office...I definitely appreciate it!

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: rangers at oh, yeah there's also a game tonight 6.26.08
« on: June 26, 2008, 09:32:17 pm »
Miceli...wow a name I haven't heard in a while and very happy I haven't.  Talk about gas cans.  That guy's locker was full of em.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: rangers at oh, yeah there's also a game tonight 6.26.08
« on: June 26, 2008, 08:19:16 pm »
Quote from: MRaup on June 26, 2008, 08:17:32 pm
And just FYI: The Astros NEVER score runs while I'm watching. I have to either be AT work or headed home from work for them to score.

Well if that's the case...there goes the Silver Boot.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: rangers at oh, yeah there's also a game tonight 6.26.08
« on: June 26, 2008, 08:01:53 pm »
I'm trying to get outta the office in the next 30 minutes...if no one can do it I can try to catch up a bit later.  Thanks OSF!

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: rangers at oh, yeah there's also a game tonight 6.26.08
« on: June 26, 2008, 07:30:12 pm »
awesome!  Thanks y'all...def appreciate it

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: rangers at oh, yeah there's also a game tonight 6.26.08
« on: June 26, 2008, 07:12:51 pm »
Keep me up to date guys!  Working late tonight...ugh.  Thanks in advance

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros June 14, 2008
« on: June 14, 2008, 08:46:45 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 14, 2008, 08:43:18 pm
I don't know what's worse, watching this crap or the fact the four of us are so lame we're here talking about it.

I can't walk.  Yard work all day will do it to you.  Stupid me, thought I could reward my hard work with good baseball.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros June 14, 2008
« on: June 14, 2008, 08:40:34 pm »
This has been a series of squandered opportunities.  Ugh.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros June 14, 2008
« on: June 14, 2008, 08:25:01 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 14, 2008, 08:23:13 pm
When was Pence's last hit?  Last week?

Pence?  Haven't seen him in a few weeks.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 10:16:14 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 13, 2008, 10:08:04 pm
Runner on 1B with NO outs to losing the game.  Pathetic.  G'night all, am going to vent with a couple of Stolis...

You're right...I tried to block out Bourn and his stupidity.  To think, last year we could have dumped Lidge for Ellsbury.  This year we get Michael Bourn.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 10:04:43 pm »
You go from a runner on and 1 out to one strike away from losing the game.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 10:03:35 pm »
Disgusting.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 10:00:13 pm »
Bourn is quickly, very quickly losing any ounce of credibility with me.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 09:00:07 pm »
Calling timeout in the middle of the pitch.  arrrgh!

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 08:22:31 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 13, 2008, 08:20:57 pm
The mustache, unlike the masking action of a beard, calls attention to its wearer by stating confidently: I am furry and riding shotgun -- you got a problem with that?"

Best line of all!

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 08:08:00 pm »
Quote from: austro on June 13, 2008, 08:02:09 pm
Oh. poor Joe Girardi: he doesn't want to have to go two series in a row without the DH. He's going to be real unhappy when I become President, because the very first thing I'll do is abolish the DH.

I think Giambi should worry about finding a razor for that porn 'stache he's workin on.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: The Evil Empire visits The Good Guys on Friday the 13th
« on: June 13, 2008, 07:38:58 pm »
Have I missed something in the past couple of days?  Did Abercrombie get sent back down?

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:50:45 pm »
Astros 6th

Lee vs Sheets

Foul
Ball
Ball
Jacked to Left Center in the gap
Double

Wiggy vs Sheets

Strike
Ball
Strike
Ball
Ball
Foul
Foul
Ball Wiggy walks

Runners 1st and 2nd

Bourn vs Sheets

Strike
Foul
Ball
Ball
Bourn pops out to LCF

Pence hitting for Quintero

Pence vs Sheets

Ball
Foul
Ball
Foul
Strikeout swinging

Blum hitting for Geary

Strike
Strike
Ball (checked swing safe)
Pop out to SS

Inning over, and unfortuately so am I.  Time for work.  Ugh.


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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:43:11 pm »
Brewers 6th

Sheets vs Geary

Strike (swinging)
Strike (swinging)
Ball
Bunt attempt foul out

Hart vs Geary

Strike (called)
Foul
Ball
Ball
Strikeout Called

Counsell vs Geary

Strike
Strike (called)
Ball
Ball
Foul
Grounder to Q throw to first for the out.

End of Brewers 6th.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:36:41 pm »
Astros 5th

Erstad vs Sheets

Ball
Ball
Strike (looking)
Strike (called)
Strikeout Swinging

Matsui vs Sheets

Strike(called)
Strike(swinging)
Ball
Ball
Strikeout swinging

Tejada vs Sheets

Strike
Strike
Ball
Strikeout swinging
Ball in dirt.  Miggy gets to first.


Puma vs Sheets

Strike
Ground ball first base Fielder tags Berkman.

Inning over.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:29:09 pm »
My broadcast is a bit delayed...I can continue if you guys want, or if someone else wants to take over that's okay with me too.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:17:59 pm »
Hart pops out to Bourn in CF--1 out

Counsell vs Moehler

Ball
Ball
Strike looking
Ball low
Liner to RF single

Braun vs Moehler

Swinging strike
Throw to first (safe)
Right back to Moehler hits Mo and scored as infield hit

Runners 1st and 2nd.  No one in bullpen.

Fielder vs Moehler

Ball (outside)
Hit LF single

Bases loaded

Branyan vs Moehler

Ball
**Geary in bullpen**
Called Strike
Ball (borderline strike not given to Moehler)
Ball (low and away)
Swinging Strike
Foul out of play
Fly ball caught by Bourn

Runner tags and scores.  6-3.

Cameron vs Moehler
Stolen base.  Braun at 3rd.

Ball
Ball
Foul
Foul
Ball
Ball
bases loaded

Geary in for Moehler

Hall vs Geary

Ball
Swinging Strike Foul
Ball
Foul
Hall HBP
7-3 Braun scores

Ground ball Rivera to Wiggy.  End of inning.




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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:16:14 pm »
I've got it

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 01:38:58 pm »
Let's go Q!  Keep it alive.  (And don't get hit in the junk)

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 01:35:18 pm »
Cameron smacked that wall pretty hard.  Sounded like the wall was miked up.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 01:29:23 pm »
Moehler is having some serious control issues this inning...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 01:28:29 pm »
I absolutely cannot hear Cory Hart's name without "Sunglasses At Night" popping into my head.  Never fails. Ugh.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Afternoon Delight 6/12/08
« on: June 12, 2008, 01:19:00 pm »
Guys, lemme know when you need me to take over.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Thursday's game
« on: June 11, 2008, 05:08:00 pm »
I'm working night shift tomorrow so I'll be around...I'll do my best to chip in as well.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Seligs @ McLanes - 6/10/08
« on: June 10, 2008, 09:10:04 pm »
Will there always be a home for Julian Tavares?

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Seligs @ McLanes - 6/10/08
« on: June 10, 2008, 07:58:57 pm »
Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 07:57:34 pm
Am I the only one who really, really loathes Braun?  Not necessarily because he is good, which he is, but moreso because he looks (and acts?) like such a goddamn twat.  I don't know if any other player has ever climbed my most hated ladder so fast.

So we've got Fielder and Braun, anyone else want to add to this list of disliked players?

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Seligs @ McLanes - 6/10/08
« on: June 10, 2008, 07:53:59 pm »
There are certain players in Major League Baseball that make it hard to say you have to be a fine athlete to be a baseball player.  Prince Fielder is one of those guys.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 09, 2008, 02:43:24 pm »
Quote from: Noe in Austin on June 09, 2008, 09:41:49 am
Is he athletic?  Does he project as a possible LF, C, 1st Baseman, 2nd baseman?  Does he run well?  How are his hands?  What is his body type?

Thanks...

Dish is not very athletic.  Just a strong country boy.  Spent a lot of time at DH.  When they needed him in the field  he basically spent his time at catcher while at South Carolina.  He wasn't an awful catcher, but usually only played in the field when the game was out of reach either way.  South Carolina listed him at 6-2 210.  From what I could tell, he had a little more weight on him than that.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 09, 2008, 08:30:34 am »
Just a bit of information on Astros signee Phil Disher (15th round) here...

Disher was a DH for South Carolina most of the season, even though the Astros drafted him at 1B, he did not get any playing time whatsoever over Justin Smoak (Rangers draftee at 11th overall)

When Disher did play, he played at catcher.  Disher has a lot of trouble with changeups and swings at a lot of bad pitches.  Not very difficult to figure out for opposing pitchers.  The upside on Disher, he can hit the ball a mile.  Lots of power.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 05, 2008, 02:14:59 pm »
Noe-

Help me out a little in regards to the pitching class.  I know Crow was considered the top pitcher, but what kind of drop off is there?

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 05, 2008, 02:11:43 pm »
"He has a very high probability of making it as a backup."

That's never what you want to hear.

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 05, 2008, 02:08:57 pm »
I think we all know how the Astros drafting a catcher turns out. ugh

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 05, 2008, 01:59:06 pm »
Still pulling for Smoak. 

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2008 Draft Thread
« on: June 05, 2008, 01:49:15 pm »
I've already admitted to being a Gamecock fan, I hope that Smoak somehow falls to the Astros.  The kid is solid.

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Talk Zone / Re: Road Warrior Wandy
« on: June 04, 2008, 09:24:10 am »
Quote from: Lufkin02 on June 04, 2008, 09:20:24 am
New guy here. Don't you mean the other way around? Last year he was 6.37 on the road vs. 2.94 at home.  ???

I could blame my complete spazz out there on it being Monday, truth is...I just don't want to be at work.

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Talk Zone / Road Warrior Wandy
« on: June 04, 2008, 09:04:32 am »
A great performance by Wandy last night, it amazes me how well he does at home usually.  Last night he pitched really well on the road, so maybe he's coming around.  To what do you guys attribute the difference between his road record and home record?

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Talk Zone / Re: The five hole in the lineup
« on: May 29, 2008, 09:52:01 am »
Quote from: remy on May 29, 2008, 08:29:45 am
Speaking of Freddy Krueger, he's back in the NL Central.

How does this guy keep getting a job?  Anytime I see him I think of the 95 World Series when he was with Cleveland and he was bawling his eyes out after losing the series.

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Talk Zone / Re: What's best for J.R. ?
« on: May 28, 2008, 02:06:45 pm »
Quote from: Noe in Austin on May 28, 2008, 02:03:19 pm
Ironically so... or is that a simile? Metaphorically speaking of course.

Simile, metaphor, analogy...they're all the same.

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Talk Zone / Re: What's best for J.R. ?
« on: May 28, 2008, 02:00:54 pm »
Quote from: Bench on May 28, 2008, 01:57:37 pm
Obviously you have not been watching the Astros. Automatic outs in the 8th spot in the order have been holding this team back for years. This is just more of the same. The Astros will never succeeed with that kind of OPS hitting before the pitcher.

Certainly better than the 7-8-9 black hole that we had last year.  The Astros have never gotten great production out of the 8 spot whether it was Everett or Ausmus there.  It was a black hole in the World Series year too.  So, for you to say that the Astros can't succeed with Towles in the 8 hole isn't very accurate.

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Talk Zone / Re: What's best for J.R. ?
« on: May 28, 2008, 01:48:04 pm »
For me, it is much easier to be patient with Towles when everything else around him is clicking as it is.  I thought about this last night, while it would be great to have someone who is tearing it up offensively is that something that will make or break the team right now?  

I think the team has determined that he's the one with the best shot at being here for the long haul.  Therefore, they've decided to stick it out with him and let him learn to be the best defensive catcher he can from Ausmus.  Hopefully, eventually, the offense will come around.

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Talk Zone / Re: MLB TV
« on: May 28, 2008, 10:44:00 am »
I streamed this into my HDTV from my laptop last night (via S-Video cable) and was very pleased with the outcome.  However, I didn't have Silverlight or NexDef installed (I was running 1.2MB) so I'm gonna download this and see if the picture gets better tonight. 

This is awesome.

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Talk Zone / Re: MLB TV
« on: May 27, 2008, 12:01:45 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on May 27, 2008, 10:51:58 am
MLB Premium Service vs. Extra Innings thread.

Thanks OSF!

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Talk Zone / MLB TV
« on: May 27, 2008, 10:19:21 am »
Since I'm an out of market guy I'm used to letting you guys be my eyes on the GZ forum.  I'm looking into an MLB TV subscription and wanted to find out if anyone else has any experience with it.  Are you subscribing to the premium or the standard?  Is it worth it?

Thanks in advance!

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Talk Zone / Re: Hey Emo Oranges!
« on: May 21, 2008, 07:11:28 pm »
Yea that was Sam Dyson.  Our mid-week starter.  Tanner just wanted to throw someone at LSU that you guys hadn't seen before.  Too bad our relievers didn't finish off the great job Sam did.

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Talk Zone / Crasnick on Bourn
« on: May 21, 2008, 07:08:33 pm »
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN has an article up on the top base stealers in MLB...

Bourn is listed as one of the "newcomers"  Here's the word on Bourn and the link...(Kaz is also mentioned as a player of note)

Newcomers Division

[Michael Bourn, Astros
"There are three stages of speed: Fast, really fast and Mike Bourn," said Jimmy Rollins.

The long-term question is, will Bourn reach base consistently enough to take advantage of his speed? You wouldn't know it by his .196 batting average with Houston this season.

Before Bourn left Philadelphia in the Brad Lidge trade, Lopes told him that base stealing was his ticket to a long and lucrative future in the game.

"I told Michael, 'Run to the bank. That's your moneymaker,' " Lopes said. "If Michael hits, he will be the dominant base stealer in the game. Without question."]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=3406046&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab6pos1

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Talk Zone / Re: Hey Emo Oranges!
« on: May 21, 2008, 06:58:02 pm »
Shoot me now.  Gosh we suck.  You'd think with a 3-0 lead going into the 9th that we'd be able to hold on. 

We got you guys started on your streak, I guess we figured we'd make sure it continued.

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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson
« on: May 21, 2008, 09:45:53 am »
Quote from: Ty in Tampa on May 21, 2008, 09:27:58 am
Your clarkish skin is a tissue. Hopelessly thin.

...if you assumed me to be offended then you were incorrect.  Seriously...what are we like 48th or 49th in education?

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Talk Zone / Re: Almost at the Memorial Day holiday, you know what that means?
« on: May 21, 2008, 09:23:20 am »
The Padres might be interested in dumping a guy like Greg Maddux, although he'd have to approve a trade.  Anyone have thoughts on Maddux in Houston?

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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson
« on: May 21, 2008, 09:11:32 am »
Eh...my fault, I'm used to similes using "like or as"

My South Carolina education fails me again!  Would you like to explain a metaphor now?

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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson
« on: May 20, 2008, 10:34:39 pm »
Quote from: cougar on May 20, 2008, 10:24:13 pm
If they shocked him every time he made it so he had to dive for a routine fly ball his balls would end up vibrating like a nudist colony in Antarctica.

One of the best analogies I've ever heard.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 09:39:56 pm »
Solid victory!  Great night by Spaz.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 09:37:43 pm »
Fontenot and Theriot...

Are the Chicago Cubs now the French Connection?

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 09:35:26 pm »
Come on Jose...don't go mental on us now.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 09:25:46 pm »
Hahah...where is Edmonds now? 

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 08:59:21 pm »
Quote from: Ron Brand on May 20, 2008, 08:58:03 pm
Ausmus in for Towles?

Yea...double switch since the pitcher was up first in the bottom.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 08:54:35 pm »
Cubs announcers are saying "hoff power"

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 08:41:20 pm »
Cubs announcers are talking about gold thongs.  Ugh...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 08:19:28 pm »
Towles looks completely lost at the plate.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 07:33:45 pm »
Nice stab by Geoff!

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 07:29:06 pm »
Quote from: Matt on May 20, 2008, 07:22:23 pm
Dempster's little glove twist during his wind up is fucking annoying.

I couldn't agree more...there are ways to stop it.  It'll take a line shot back at him though.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Cubs @ Astros, 5/20/2008
« on: May 20, 2008, 07:18:09 pm »
Because I'm out of market I am forced to watch this one on WGN. 

It amazes me how they can go from saying Jim Edmonds is a bum to having a major stiffy for him in just the matter of one night.

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Talk Zone / Re: Article on Lance - front page of ESPN.com
« on: May 20, 2008, 12:44:19 pm »
Great read...this is what got me laughing...

"This game is so hard, most guys are just grinding their eyes out to get a knock a night," Burke said.

Or for you Chris, a knock every 7 to 8 nights.

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Talk Zone / Re: Cubs Series Preview Is Now Up
« on: May 19, 2008, 08:30:58 am »
The only thing I must disagree with you on is this line...

"The Cubs have been getting a little bit hard to hate lately"

The Cubs are never hard to hate.  Never.

Great write up!

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rangers, 5/16/2008
« on: May 16, 2008, 09:02:44 pm »
How many fastballs was Francisco going to serve up to Kaz?  wow...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rangers, 5/16/2008
« on: May 16, 2008, 08:21:19 pm »
And he's replaced by Bork...which means the Rangers are guaranteed another 8 runs.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rangers, 5/16/2008
« on: May 16, 2008, 08:05:04 pm »
There is also something to be said for getting into the groove of a game by playing in the field instead of just DH'ing.  With Berkman on a streak like he is/was I'm not so sure I would have changed it up and put him at DH.  (But I'm not getting paid the big bucks)

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rangers, 5/16/2008
« on: May 16, 2008, 07:30:59 pm »
I know the guys like battling back...but must we do it every night?  Give us a boring win for a change!

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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: MLB: Projecting the top 10 picks
« on: May 16, 2008, 06:32:11 pm »
I know that 1b isn't the most pressing need for us right now.  With that said, I gotta say if the Astros have a shot at Justin Smoak, they'd be wise to take a long look at him.

I've seen him in person many times (being a Gamecock fan) and he's probably the best hitter that South Carolina has had in it's rich baseball history.  He also has a pretty solid glove.

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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Draft Talk
« on: May 16, 2008, 06:29:01 pm »
Sorry...didn't realize it was there. 

Can you delete this one for me?

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Talk Zone / MLB Draft Talk
« on: May 16, 2008, 06:25:13 pm »
I was reading up on some draft info at astros.com earlier today and wanted to get some thoughts on what position you guys would like to see drafted with the 10th overall pick?  I know the writer mentioned Gordon Beckham, the SS from Georgia as a possiblity.  Being an SEC fan I've heard a lot of good things about him.  I was pretty surprised that the writer felt that Justin Smoak could be around there for the Astros.  Smoak is probably the best hitter that we've had at South Carolina and would certainly be an incredible draft pick for the Astros...I would love to see him come to Houston. 

Anyone have any thoughts on guys that might be around at #10?

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Talk Zone / Re: Free free set them free
« on: May 12, 2008, 02:34:37 pm »
Nice Sting reference in the subject...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Chavez Ravine, 5/9/2008
« on: May 10, 2008, 12:47:29 am »
Quote from: BudGirl on May 10, 2008, 12:45:56 am
was that Borkowski's first appearance since Cooper's fit?

No...he pitched last Sunday, I believe.  Either way...he still scares the crap out of me.

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Talk Zone / Re: Article title I never thought I would see
« on: May 08, 2008, 10:02:12 am »
Quote from: homer on May 07, 2008, 02:00:16 pm
After Pence walkoff, this was the headline on Astros.com:

There he Goes: Pence makes Crew none the richer

She constantly tries this approach to headlines.  I can't tell you how many Backe headlines she has written have made me want to slam my head against a wall.

"Astros Backe in Action"
"Astros Look To Bounce Backe"

There have been many many more...and I expect another one today.

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Talk Zone / Re: Best players by number
« on: May 07, 2008, 10:33:49 am »
Quote from: Gizzmonic on May 06, 2008, 02:25:30 pm
Sadaharu Oh is an interesting pick, since he didn't play in MLB.  Anyone want to speculate who would be considered the best MLB player to wear number 1?

Otis Nixon? haha

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Talk Zone / Re: This years team...........
« on: May 07, 2008, 09:06:16 am »
Quote from: JaneDoe on May 06, 2008, 10:19:18 pm
Not just fun, there is always a part of you that believes that they can and will come back. 

Exactly.  Last night watching the 8th inning you could just feel it.  Once you saw Tejada get on base you knew something was going to happen.  (at least I felt that way)

What really has excited me is watching the aggressiveness on the basepaths.  Berkman with 6 steals on the year?!

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Talk Zone / Sampson Outing
« on: May 04, 2008, 09:50:49 pm »
What do you guys think of Sampson's chances right now to get another start?  If the Astros decide to move him to the pen who would you guys like to see in his spot?

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Brewers - Astros - Quatro de Mayo
« on: May 04, 2008, 03:56:57 pm »
Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 04, 2008, 03:55:13 pm
Hey Emo, how did you like the spanking that your Cocks took at the hands of my Tigers?

Never saw it coming...I really thought my guys would take two of three.  Unfortuantely for us LSU was getting hot at the right time.  Looks like we'll take 2 of 3 from the Gators this weekend though.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Brewers - Astros - Quatro de Mayo
« on: May 04, 2008, 03:52:06 pm »
Ugh...Spaz gets the hat trick.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Brewers - Astros - Quatro de Mayo
« on: May 04, 2008, 03:10:47 pm »
Nice inning of work by Geary...still in it...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Brewers - Astros - Quatro de Mayo
« on: May 04, 2008, 02:31:56 pm »
If nothing else, at least Bork is consistent...

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Brew Crew @ Astros May 2, 2008
« on: May 02, 2008, 09:10:46 pm »
I haven't seen very many games this year (being out of market) but I didn't realize how much pop that Geary has on his fastball.

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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Brew Crew @ Astros May 2, 2008
« on: May 02, 2008, 09:03:29 pm »
I'm guessing we won't be seeing Bork tonight...

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Talk Zone / Re: Roy Oswalt real estate typhoon
« on: May 02, 2008, 06:39:09 pm »
Quote from: remy on May 02, 2008, 11:33:15 am
Roy is a real estate hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea?

Or a bad, overweight, professional wrestler in the 1980s.

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Talk Zone / Re: Jennings to the DL
« on: May 02, 2008, 05:39:55 pm »
Jennings on the DL in May.  I would have definitely lost the pool.  I figured by week three of the season he'd be gone.

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Talk Zone / Re: Waiting on Matsui
« on: April 03, 2008, 01:02:58 pm »
I've been so offensive minded the past couple of years (due to the struggle) that I didn't weigh the defensive side of things as heavily as I probably should have.  Good points.

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Talk Zone / Waiting on Matsui
« on: April 03, 2008, 12:33:26 pm »
I read earlier today that Matsui is getting ready to start his rehab assignment.  While it will be nice to have him finally make his debut in a couple of weeks, I don't really feel any urgency for him to come back. 

Maybe I feel perfectly fine with Loretta at second, or Blum, or maybe it is because I don't feel he's going to have too much of an impact on this team.

Am I alone in this thought process?

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Talk Zone / Re: There was a game last night
« on: April 01, 2008, 10:19:49 am »
I, like you, was very happy with Michael Bourn.  It is exciting to see the Astros have a speed threat on the bases again, even though Bard isn't known for his prowess at throwing out runners.

I felt that Roy O was a little rattled after the line shot back at him, I don't expect him to be Jekyll and Hyde like that for the rest of the year.  Just a tough outing against a tough pitcher like Peavy.

As for Tejada...he made a couple of plays, especially the one behind second to throw out the runner which I was pleased with.  

Pence didn't look comfortable at the plate last night, and I realize that Lee isn't there for his fielding, but it seemed to take him longer than normal to get to the grounders to LF.  

I'm excited to watch Backe tonight, and I think we'll see a few runs on the board tonight once the guys settle in.

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Talk Zone / Re: Why is this...
« on: March 31, 2008, 09:08:49 am »
Actually, I wasn't.  Interesting...I just figured the Cubs were being jerks as usual.  Thanks for the info!

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Talk Zone / Re: Why is this...
« on: March 31, 2008, 08:21:02 am »
Unfortunately, living outside of the Houston market, I have to watch Astros/Cubs games on WGN.  Last year they referred to the 2007 season as "The Championship Season on WGN"

I don't know why year after year...choke after choke people continue to pick them.  They'll find a way to meltdown around late August.

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Talk Zone / Re: Anybody out there?
« on: March 30, 2008, 07:14:17 am »
Feels like this was me just a few days ago...

wait...

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Talk Zone / Re: Woody gone
« on: March 29, 2008, 09:39:06 pm »
Okay,sure, since my name led you to thoughts of...well...you know.

and because JackAstro gave me a name that I didn't have think of...

My name is now changed.

Embrace the scorn!

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Talk Zone / Re: Woody gone
« on: March 29, 2008, 08:40:22 pm »
I was, too, reading Berkman's comments concerning the release of Woody Williams.  Does it seem to you guys that after most Astros moves that Berkman or someone criticizes management these days?  I'm not saying management is above criticism...but it seems to be too frequent.

Thoughts?

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Talk Zone / Re: New Marketing Slogan
« on: March 27, 2008, 10:47:45 am »
Jacksonian-

Good to see you here...the other board was absolutely dead...figured I'd come here for more discussion.  Seems like I got it  :D

By the way, just so we all know...

ColdCock is a reference to the University of South Carolina.  I'm a Gamecock fan...I'm used to disappointment :D

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Talk Zone / Re: New Marketing Slogan
« on: March 27, 2008, 10:23:59 am »
Very encouraging place here...  ::)

Listen...forgive me for not reading this site since it's inception...I heard something, thought it was funny, figured I'd share with fellow Astros fans.

I wasn't going to "introduce" myself with my first post, those are simply boring. 

FYI...I don't care if you guys "pile on" go for it...I've learned enough about life to realize that you can't take anything too seriously or else it'll kill you.

Maybe one day you'll be able to enjoy a laugh or a smile.  We're four days away from Opening Day...maybe that'll make some of you happier.

Go Astros!


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Talk Zone / Re: New Marketing Slogan
« on: March 27, 2008, 09:07:22 am »
*yawn*

You know what I never understand?  The elitist mentality that some message board posters have.  Take yourself a little less seriously.  Makes life more fun!

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Talk Zone / New Marketing Slogan
« on: March 27, 2008, 08:46:42 am »
So I'm sitting here waiting on the 2008 Astros marketing slogan, which I'm sure is going to be genius as always, and I began to wonder what might make a good slogan for this team?  (I'm sure if Footer can use Backe's name as a pun she will)

How about...

"From Killer B's To Killer B-12"

Yes...I really am an Astros fan...not a flaming at all, just having a little fun.

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