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Talk Zone / Re: triple aaa down to two and a quagmire
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Talk Zone / Re: triple aaa down to two and a quagmire
« on: September 18, 2014, 01:01:24 pm »
Yes, Fresno's not the greatest place in the world, but it seems much better for development purposes.
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Talk Zone / Re: triple aaa down to two and a quagmire
« on: September 18, 2014, 12:52:21 pm »
The Fresno Bee says the Astros will be affiliating with Fresno. www.fresnobee.com.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Nolan Ryan thing
« on: February 04, 2014, 09:51:31 am »
I hope the all the Ryan influences bring the Astros AAA team back to Round Rock. It's harder to enjoy a game when it's a Rangers farm team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fangraphs Spends Crane's Money
« on: November 08, 2013, 04:27:34 pm »+1
The bit at the end about fighting Miami for fourth place almost got by me, though. They should probably acknowledge the move to the AL, even if they do not like it any more than I do.
I think he said the Mariners, not the Marlins.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros among front runners for Abreu
« on: October 17, 2013, 09:37:49 am »
I'm just relieved they're not going after Bobby Abreu.
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Talk Zone / Re: Congrats to the Pirates
« on: September 05, 2013, 10:21:57 am »
Until I switched to the Astros when I lived in Houston during the first years of Bagwell and Biggio, the Pirates were my favorite team (I know, always jumping on the bandwagon). So good for them--I hope they win the whole thing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros to AL/Rangers
« on: April 10, 2013, 04:08:21 pm »
The move had nothing to do with whether the Astros were successful or not. Crane needed to agree to this to get the ownership change approved. I'm OK with the move personally, but it was a power play by the office of the Commissioner, who still sucks.
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Talk Zone / Well, shucks.
« on: April 03, 2013, 04:33:37 pm »
I was hoping the 'Stros would win this opening series with the Rangers, whom I despise. Bring on the off day! And then the A's.
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Talk Zone / Re: Woodlands Zephyrs?
« on: April 01, 2013, 04:55:35 pm »
The team would have to be called The Woodlands Creatures.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Return of Orange Whoopass
« on: March 28, 2013, 04:23:17 pm »
Fantastic. Almost time to open some up on the Rangers.
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Talk Zone / Re: Nolan out in Arlington?
« on: March 04, 2013, 02:15:10 pm »
I don't care about that, but I'd want him back if he could bring the Astros farm team back to Austin.
I'd bring him back only if he could get them back to the NL.
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Talk Zone / Re: Houston has a train. Miami has....
« on: March 27, 2012, 10:39:31 am »
It's still better than the train.
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Talk Zone / Re: The American League sucks
« on: November 18, 2011, 08:40:09 am »Sorry, but the NL does not suck regardless of whether the astros are there. The NL (for whatever time it remains DH free) holds the torch for REAL baseball. The astros are joining the softball league....I am torn about that and will probably not follow them anymore. I live in Dallas and have been to ONE Rangers game in the last 20 years (a pre-season game with the astros). To each their own, but I cannot follow the stros anymore.
This board is incredible-HOF posters and I will continue to follow this board, but this is a day of incredible sadness for many. Almost like a death in the family.
No, the NL does not really suck. That was just hyperbole. But come 2013 I'll be rooting for the AL because that's where my team is.
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Talk Zone / The American League sucks
« on: November 17, 2011, 05:06:11 pm »
Until 2013. Then the National League sucks.
I don't give a hoot about the Cardinals or the Cubs or the Rangers or the Yankees or whoever. Just the Astros.
I know the Astros and the fans got screwed but I'm still a fan. Get over it and Go Astros!
I don't give a hoot about the Cardinals or the Cubs or the Rangers or the Yankees or whoever. Just the Astros.
I know the Astros and the fans got screwed but I'm still a fan. Get over it and Go Astros!
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Talk Zone / Re: Future of SnS
« on: November 16, 2011, 10:08:07 pm »I don't think we should be going anywhere, and I'm not giving up on this team. The Astros are more than any of the owners or even any of the players. The franchise is an historic institution that was here before many of us were born and will likely be here after we pass away. The Astros (and their fans) have been done a grave injustice by Selig, the other owners and McLane and Crane. They will be playing in a foreign environment under alien rules.
But they're still our Astros, and the best payback for all of this would be for them to rebuild, play by the rules that are imposed on them, and kick the living hell out of their new American League opponents, then get to the World Series and destory whichever of their former colleagues emerges from the National League.
I can't control what McLane, Crane or Selig does. I don't have enough money to buy a team myself. Even if I scraped up enough money to hire a couple of wranglers to go upstairs and beat the shit out of Selig, I've got too much to lose with my wife and kids to go to jail for the mere pleasure of seeing him beaten to a bloody pulp. What I can control is still choosing to follow the Astros. Baseball and the Astros have been around too long, and I've been a baseball and an Astros fan too long, to let some shit-brained fucktard like Selig take baseball and the Astros away from me.
Amen.
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Talk Zone / Re: How did you become an Astros fan?
« on: November 08, 2011, 03:50:40 pm »
I grew up in OKC when they were a Colt .45s, then Astros farm team the first time. So that started it. Then many years later I moved to Houston for a while, then I started watching the Bagwell/Biggio Astros when they were first starting out. I don't want the Astros to move to the AL (which sucks), but I'm not going to stop watching them and rooting for them. I'd still root for them if they moved to the Mexican League.
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Talk Zone / It won't be New Orleans
« on: August 12, 2010, 03:07:58 pm »
According to www.nola.com, the Marlins and the Zephyrs have signed up for another two years.
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Talk Zone / Silver Lining
« on: July 20, 2010, 10:29:04 pm »
At least the hitting's getting better.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For the Lid - TwentyTen - NOW OPEN
« on: March 31, 2010, 02:05:02 pm »
108. I guess I should have been paying attention. But if I win, it'll be a great season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dusty Baker
« on: January 19, 2010, 12:06:05 am »Shit! Next thing you know somebody is going to tell me that my hero McLovin is fake, too.
The Onion is no more fake than the Weekly World News was!
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Talk Zone / Re: Carl Crawford
« on: December 15, 2009, 12:27:31 am »Outfield isn't the Astros problem.
Maybe they could move Lee to third base, now that Bagwell's gone.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rangers to Gilbert?
« on: December 09, 2009, 11:22:47 am »
Wow. Clearly a surprise to me. Will Drayton reach out to him to in an expanded role with Astros if he severs ties with Rangers?Quote
Maybe Drayton will decide he's had enough and will sell the 'Stros to Greenberg/Ryan.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rangers to Gilbert?
« on: December 03, 2009, 04:08:10 pm »My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night.
That's exactly the kind of information we need.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rangers to Gilbert?
« on: December 02, 2009, 11:56:47 am »Sporting News reporting:
http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/article/2009-12-02/texas-rangers-may-soon-be-sold-former-agent
Question: If Ryan loses out in the bidding, does he stay on as President? I hope not. And simply for the reason that if Ryan is not in the Rangers hierarchy, the odds of losing RR to the Rangers is lower, in theory anyway.
That's a lot of "ifs," but I hope you're right.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wagner signs with Braves
« on: December 02, 2009, 09:20:06 am »
Oh, good. Another reason to root against the Braves.
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Talk Zone / Re: Let the Hot Stove season begin
« on: November 09, 2009, 10:13:28 am »Tags has a really good rundown of the arbitration choices facing the team re: Valverde, Hawkins, and Tejada. Plus this quote:
Yes, I am still 11 years old.
You have hit upon the team's slogan for next year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Brad Arnsberg named as pitching coach
« on: November 01, 2009, 09:35:41 pm »I think it might be this one: http://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/mlb/bluejays/article/719106--jays-get-much-needed-shakeup
It was; thanks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Brad Arnsberg named as pitching coach
« on: October 31, 2009, 11:58:06 pm »Very nice signing on Arnsberg.
Apparently he and Cito Gaston couldn't stand each other. www.thestar.com/sports/baseball
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Talk Zone / From the Milo Hamilton School of Nicknames
« on: October 27, 2009, 11:39:58 pm »
"This is guy that fits for us, this is my choice," Wade said. "When you take into consideration everything that you have to do, I think Millsey fits the bill perfectly."
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Talk Zone / Re: No, not Cruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuz
« on: October 14, 2009, 09:37:39 am »You liked the article, eh? Then you will LOVE his rant in his blog. [LINK, (read at your own peril)]
"HIGH"lights:
It's sad when the classy men in baseball are shown the door while Smith continues pulling the strings in Houston.
The Astros that were so succesful for Drayton McLane were led by Craig Biggio and Jeff Bagwell, guys who were brought into the organization under Dr. John McMullen's ownership.
How can you continue to have one of the worst farm systems in all of baseball with more drug suspensions than winning teams in the minors this season and still keep the same folks employed?
I rarely read the comments on blogs, but i did read the ones about JdJO's and found this hilarious tidbit:
"I just wish somebody of status, similar to Billy Wagner, would seriously ask Drayton, to his face with the cameras rolling, "What have YOU done to be a champion today".
Billy Wagner! There's a class act.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Playoff Prediction Game
« on: October 07, 2009, 10:01:22 am »
Yankees over Angels in AL
Co-ards over Rockies in NL
Co-ards over Yankees
Co-ards over Rockies in NL
Co-ards over Yankees
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Talk Zone / Re: Kirk Bohls - Express Changing Affiliation (Maybe)
« on: August 31, 2009, 02:59:09 pm »
The OKC paper thinks there won't be any affiliation change, but it's just speculating.
http://newsok.com/article/3282193/?print=1
http://newsok.com/article/3282193/?print=1
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Talk Zone / Re: Kirk Bohls - Express Changing Affiliation (Maybe)
« on: August 31, 2009, 09:42:21 am »he probably just heard it.
It makes sense for the Express, I suppose, but it would really suck. It certainly would diminish my enjoyment of the Express.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ausmus the third-best Jewish catcher of all time
« on: August 07, 2009, 09:23:34 am »Ask Barbara Streisand.
That wasn't a very convincing disguise, though.
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Talk Zone / Announcers & Espanol
« on: July 16, 2009, 11:45:30 pm »
I was just listening to the Dodgers' announcer butcher Arias' name. Why on earth can't baseball announcers learn to pronounce Spanish names after Latinos have been in the league for 50 years or whatever? Milo is the worst, of course.
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Talk Zone / Re: Good article a SI
« on: April 17, 2009, 12:50:54 am »
Dickie Thon's wasn't the worst accident, but it was bad enough. I remember rooting for him to be back to 100%, but he never was.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For The Lid - XI
« on: April 05, 2009, 10:29:39 pm »
Good Lord, I should have been paying attention. 111.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ryan on CC
« on: April 03, 2009, 10:11:14 pm »That'd be strange to have the Express go to the Rangers.. like bizarro world. And I wouldn't like it.
I would totally hate it. Having the Astros farm team come to Austin was a dream come true for me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Looks like Coop has made his decision
« on: April 03, 2009, 10:09:46 pm »Silly boy. Made up his mind?
Pudge hitting second and Bourn 8th are ridiculous.
It shows that Bourn can't hit.
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Talk Zone / Michaels v. Abercrombie
« on: April 02, 2009, 12:19:28 am »
Astros.com has Michaels as the likely fifth outfielder, instead of Abercrombie. I know that position is kind of trivial, but does can anyone tell me why that choice?
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Talk Zone / Re: Ryan buying into Rangers?
« on: March 26, 2009, 04:34:35 pm »http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/032609dnspohickslede.41a8e71.html
I hope not. I live in fear the RR Express will become a Rangers farm club instead of an Astros one.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pudge interest again?
« on: March 14, 2009, 11:29:57 pm »http://danny-knobler.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/8590096/14049175?source=rss_blogs_MLB
Is Drayton panicking over the lackluster spring record?
Or does this guy have nothing else to write about?
Both.
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Talk Zone / Re: Gas Can surgery - out for season, 2009 as well
« on: September 08, 2008, 04:10:39 pm »
I suspect that's the end of his career, at 37.
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Talk Zone / Re: Oh. My. God.
« on: August 04, 2008, 12:42:51 pm »I watched the All-Star game while I was in Brazil. The spanish commentary was fine- in fact, somewhat soothing. The voice inflection was enough to keep up with the game if I wasn't fully paying attention.
It was interesting to hear them say 'bye-bye' everytime there was a strikeout.
On a related note, there is an ESPN International version of PTI. It was just as annoying in spanish... two men yelling at each other about sports is not good television in any language I guess.
You do know they were speaking Portuguese, right?
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Talk Zone / Re: Introducing: Ivy Sommer Dutton :)
« on: July 26, 2008, 01:56:43 am »
Congratulations! Parenthood is a great experience. And, Go Astros!.
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Talk Zone / Re: "Line in the sand"?
« on: January 25, 2008, 08:57:02 pm »Asked if he would continue to negotiate with the players agents in the days leading up to the hearing dates, Wade gave an emphatic "no."
http://www.orangewhoopass.com/forums/index.php?topic=104809.0
I see the point of sticking to your word, but the whole approach seems kinda screwed up to me.
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Talk Zone / Re: "Line in the sand"?
« on: January 25, 2008, 03:24:06 pm »
I don't see how the Astros can win the Loretta hearing, if it actually goes to hearing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice Department to investigate Tejada
« on: January 16, 2008, 12:19:17 pm »Just as an fyi, and it doesn't really matter in this instance, but that website isn't necessarily current.
Thanks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice Department to investigate Tejada
« on: January 16, 2008, 11:17:59 am »
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode18/usc_sec_18_00001001----000-.html
Here's a link to 18 US Code 1001.
Here's a link to 18 US Code 1001.
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Talk Zone / Re: 5 signed w/ ST invitations
« on: January 10, 2008, 10:07:39 am »
Humberto is on the 40-man roster. I assume he'll be the starter in Round Rock, to be called up if Towles or Ausmus gets hurt.
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Talk Zone / Re: On deck, or in the hold? (non-BB)
« on: December 19, 2007, 10:56:31 pm »
It's repeating what's already been said, but "Congratulations!"
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Talk Zone / Re: Visual Evidence
« on: December 13, 2007, 05:06:14 pm »That Kirk Radowski guy was cleaning up!
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0712/mlb.mitchell.report/content.1.html?bcnn=yes
You would think they'd have paid in cash.
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 12:17:57 pm »
The Astros better have gotten Bedard, too, or this seems like a very uneven trade.
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Talk Zone / Re: Mitchell Report 2PM EST
« on: December 12, 2007, 10:00:12 am »That's 1BM CST, as I understand things.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071212/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bbo_mitchell_report_15;_ylt=AtMYtKQAN_9CtSBlzcJIivME1vAI
1 BM?
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Talk Zone / Re: Scott to San Diego?
« on: December 04, 2007, 03:29:23 pm »At all.
Actually, I thought it was hilarious. I even laughed out loud. It was a nervous laugh, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Weird random quote (non-BB)
« on: October 24, 2007, 10:07:56 am »
Maybe he could donate a lung. Or two.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dog breeds (non BB)
« on: October 19, 2007, 10:41:22 am »
Holly, we have a dog who's now about a year-and-a-half. They tend to stop getting taller at about a year, but they get stockier for about six months to a year after that. Dachschunds are pretty friendly little dogs, but they can be nervous. That would show up already, though. I don't know much about Dobermans. And, lest this thread be deleted for irrelevance, I believe Astro, the Jetsons' dog, was part Doberman.
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Talk Zone / Who will be the next Yankees' manager?
« on: October 18, 2007, 04:23:42 pm »
I say JimyWilliams.
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Talk Zone / Re: whittlin down the catcher options
« on: October 18, 2007, 04:21:44 pm »
I don't know. I doubt teams will take Gimenez in the rule 5 draft after shoulder surgery.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pirates fire Littlefield
« on: September 07, 2007, 11:40:39 am »
And Matt Morris may be available in a trade.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bob Watson
« on: September 06, 2007, 09:51:28 am »
I agree it took guts to trade Caminiti, Finley et al., but that was also a terrible trade in the end, in my opinion.
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Talk Zone / I love this story about Bonds suing Schilling
« on: August 16, 2007, 04:16:07 pm »
Bonds can't possibly win, but it would still be a ton of fun.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txbondsschilling&prov=st&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=txbondsschilling&prov=st&type=lgns
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Talk Zone / Re: I am preparing to duck behind whatever I can find shortly
« on: August 09, 2007, 03:55:52 pm »
We've taken our kids--not me solo--and I would just say don't be disappointed if you miss part of the game.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jim Molony, voice of reason
« on: August 01, 2007, 11:47:36 am »
I don't want reason; I want a scapegoat!
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Talk Zone / Re: Road trip down from DC (non-BB) to Dallas, Memphis included-suggestions?
« on: July 20, 2007, 02:23:15 pm »
This is not exactly a fun activity, but the Civil Rights Museum is well worth seeing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Texas LAW question (NON BB)
« on: July 18, 2007, 11:24:30 am »
By the way,under that second provision,502.409, almost all dealer license plate holders are illegal, because they obscure the space shuttle, the cowboy, something . . .
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Talk Zone / Re: THIS is going to be some first class crap
« on: July 18, 2007, 11:15:55 am »Pinwheel, 2 hours on the radio. The Polly Prissypants Tea Party Show! Link
And at least he picked a great name for his show.
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Talk Zone / Re: NYCU follow-up
« on: July 17, 2007, 02:44:14 pm »Thanks for the summary. Incidentally, I was actually listening to that fateful episode, and after Berkman was safely in the dugout where he belonged, one of them said he even seemed confused on the basepaths on Lee's walk. That's confused.
Maybe they can get Bruntlett or Bagwell to give some of them a refresher course.
I was listening on the radio, and apparently he failed to advance to second when Lee walked. Just stood there, from what they said, until someone told him to move along.
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Talk Zone / Re: San Francisco Travel advise needed (non-BB)
« on: June 27, 2007, 11:46:22 am »
Definitely stay in the city. We like to walk through parts of Golden Gate Park and wind up at Cliff House, where you can look at the ocean, watch the seals, go to the museum, and get a drink.
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Talk Zone / Re: You can't make stuff like this up
« on: June 26, 2007, 01:07:13 pm »
What is the most idiotic part of this answer?
(1)It's a very good question, because I've been asking myself the same question.
(2) I've talked to the owner and he wants to win.
(3) I am disappointed in what I've seen so far.
I vote for #1, but it could be #2. Or perhaps #3.
(1)It's a very good question, because I've been asking myself the same question.
(2) I've talked to the owner and he wants to win.
(3) I am disappointed in what I've seen so far.
I vote for #1, but it could be #2. Or perhaps #3.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lonely Friday afternoon gin thread
« on: April 27, 2007, 04:40:21 pm »A proper martini is all gin, with the merest hint of vermouth. Winston Churchill famously "showed" the vermouth to his martinis, without any liquid actually leaving the bottle.
Churchill could never be elected President today.
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Talk Zone / Re: Babelfish and Pitching Changes
« on: April 27, 2007, 03:16:10 pm »
If El Paso gets affiliated beisbol again (and it never should have left), the team should be called the Tapeworms.
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Talk Zone / MLB: How could we know it would be cold in the North in April?
« on: April 09, 2007, 10:42:13 pm »80
Talk Zone / Re: Adam Everett in the 2 spot
« on: April 03, 2007, 05:01:06 pm »
I like Everett as a shortstop, but I can't see batting him second. He can't get on base.
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Talk Zone / Re: Same tired topic (Astros TV in Austin/Round Rock)
« on: March 27, 2007, 03:24:01 pm »
I've been thinking about switching from T-W to Dish, partly for that reason. How have you found Dish's service? Lots of outages? Not many?
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Talk Zone / Re: Washington
« on: March 13, 2007, 12:57:39 pm »Quote:
I find myself in D.C. for a few days next month and remember a few tips from this forum a few months back to one of our folks. If I can trouble you to reprise your dining and other recommendations I would be grateful. I plan to make Old Ebbit Grill a stop for sure. Will also be in Annapolis one night.
There's a good restaurant/brewpub/music club in Annapolis called the Rams Head. A few doors down is a good Irish pub. Not surprisingly, I don't remember its name, but all the guys are my great friends and all the girls are very beautiful.
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Talk Zone / Re: The 3rd is back.........
« on: March 07, 2007, 11:34:11 am »Quote:Quote:
Joseph Cotton, hands down. Very underrated actor, lived in the shadows of Orson Welles.
Not sure about "hands down" but I definitely agree with the rest.
Loved Sir Ian as Richard, though. One of the better Shakespearean performances I've seen.
Don't discount Richard Dreyfuss' performance as Richard III in "The Goodbye Girl," though.
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Talk Zone / What's the deal with Munson?
« on: March 03, 2007, 09:58:03 pm »
So far he's played exclusively at 3b and 1b, according to the box scores. Does this mean the Astros aren't looking at him at catcher and that job is Quintero's?
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Talk Zone / Re: Ausmus and his crystal ball
« on: February 28, 2007, 03:37:57 pm »Quote:
From Whitey's PPV-blog at ESPN...
Ausmus thinks Lidge will be successful again in '07, in large part due to the sinking fastball he used heavily at the end of last season. The fastball, which bores down and in to right-handers is a great compliment to his slider.
Ausmus also thinks Sampson will win the #5 spot in the rotation.
Did he say who would win the #4 spot?
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Talk Zone / Re: second worst use of "literally"
« on: January 21, 2007, 02:44:06 pm »Quote:
Carlos Lee, Brahman Cows, and the Hellish Isolation of Modern Life
by Gregor Samsa, special to the Houston Chronicle
PANAMA- One morning, as new Astros LF Carlos Lee was waking up from anxious dreams at 6 am to check on one of his ranches...
This may be the first Kafka reference to appear in OWA. But it shouldn't be the last.
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Talk Zone / second worst use of "literally"
« on: January 19, 2007, 11:46:08 am »
The Link
The worst was this, which I heard in a TV biography of Tanya Tucker: "Tanya Tucker literally grew up in a fish bowl."
The worst was this, which I heard in a TV biography of Tanya Tucker: "Tanya Tucker literally grew up in a fish bowl."
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Talk Zone / Re: Funny How That Goes - Astros-Related
« on: January 01, 2007, 09:19:43 pm »Quote:
Congrats on the 5-year! What date is the actual anniversary? I just got married on the 30th
Congratulations!
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Talk Zone / Re: Zito a Giant
« on: December 28, 2006, 11:21:20 pm »Quote:Quote:
When I saw this deal, the terms/money, and knowing what I do about Zito (admittedly not much, since he's in the AL) I immediately thought of Mike Hampton.
I am, of course, a genius. See most similar players by age:
The Link
I have a feeling this will be a huge albatross for the Gints.
Are the Giants moving to Denver?
Yes. Boras made them agree to that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tigers after Scott?
« on: December 15, 2006, 11:14:41 am »
Trade for whom, I wonder? If the idea would be to put Jason Lane back in right field, I'm against it. Very much against it. Very very very . . .
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Talk Zone / Re: I have a confession
« on: December 15, 2006, 01:34:42 am »
"Moneyball" is a good book (though not gospel) and Lewis is a good writer. Try "Liar's Poker," too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Who wants Vernon Wells?
« on: December 13, 2006, 09:50:36 pm »Quote:Quote:
7 yr/ $18 mil per
The Link
It only takes time for today's over inflated contract (see: Lee, Carlos or Soriano, Alfonso) to become tomorrow's bargain basement deals.
Lance Berkman now looks like a steal if this goes through and A-Rod is no longer alone at the top.
Crazzzzzeeeee!
He should so take this.
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Talk Zone / What's the Astros' payroll now?
« on: December 13, 2006, 05:35:37 pm »
Anybody have any idea? Is there room to add?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros trade for Jennings
« on: December 12, 2006, 06:25:55 pm »Quote:Quote:
This is a very heavy price to pay.
I'll never be confused for a GM, and I was hoping the Astros could get the pitching strengthened, but wow...
Buchholz and Hirsh may never pan out, but they had some promise of a nice MLB future. I think the Astros are going to miss Willy Taveras. I know I am. Maybe not the best player ever traded by the Astros, but he was a fun player to watch.
I wasn't that impressed with Buchholz (not that I ever really saw him or know anything about pitchers, mind you), but Hirsch seemed pretty good. The team needed pitching but the price seems very high.
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Talk Zone / Re: "New York is Where God Wants Me"
« on: December 11, 2006, 12:11:56 pm »Quote:
Wow, that's the first time I've ever heard anyone blame God for them being a money-grubbing whore.
You must live alone on a desert island.
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Talk Zone / Re: I can't believe I am saying this but..
« on: December 11, 2006, 12:03:08 pm »
Me, too. I couldn't believe Stark's interpretation that it was all over "$2 million." He's usually better than that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pitcher by trade or FA?
« on: December 10, 2006, 03:26:30 pm »Quote:Quote:
Tomo Ohka, anyone?
Not good enough. He is a 4th-5th starter at best.
If the Astros go the FA route, the best option is Jeff Suppan.
I'd rather have Suppan, but I like Ohka. I think he'd be a good signing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jason Stark explains the Pettitte deal
« on: December 10, 2006, 03:23:57 pm »Quote:Quote:
I had thought I read that the Giants actually offered Lee more money than the Astros did. If that is true, then Selig should be sucking MClane's dick for keeping salaries down.
Suck that dick, Bud. Suck that dick.
Sucking is just about the only thing ol' Bud is good for...
Perhaps. But this story is ridiculous. The Astros didn't want to pay $28 million over two years to an injury-risk pitcher who had a mediocre season last year. That's why there was no deal.
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Talk Zone / Crazymaking
« on: December 09, 2006, 12:59:12 am »
It is driving me nuts to see all these websites and "news sources reporting the Pettitte deal as a "one-year, $16 million" deal. With the option, it was for twice that long and twice that much. I guess I shouldn't worry about that sort of thing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Possible #2s
« on: December 08, 2006, 07:13:09 pm »Quote:Quote:
Pulling Baldelli at from the Rays ain't gonna probably to let the Astros have Albers, Bucholz, and Hirsh as the rotation, however much of an "out of the playoffs" ring it may have had to it to begin with.
A new standard of incomprehensbility. Bravo!
Sounds like someone used Babelfish again.
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Talk Zone / So now what after Pettitte?
« on: December 08, 2006, 06:44:01 pm »
Suppan? Another attempt to get Garland?
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Talk Zone / Re: Jury Duty HELP!! (non-bb)
« on: December 08, 2006, 05:55:49 pm »Quote:
What happens if you just don't show up.
I haven't been selected. This I believe is just the selection process.
I know business reasons are not an excuse, but I really can't miss work that day. Any advice? How do i get out of it?
You should accept the Yankees' $16 million offer and immediately move to the Bronx.
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Talk Zone / Re: SI: Yankees close to signing Pettitte
« on: December 05, 2006, 04:05:41 pm »
One thing I liked about the article was the headline, which said Pettitte "could be back in pinstripes." Which would also be true if he signed with the Astros, of course.
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Talk Zone / Re: NBA more ridiculous than MLB
« on: December 01, 2006, 06:41:39 pm »Quote:
Last year the players filed a grievance after Stern told them they had to wear suits while traveling to/from games.
Now, if he'd made them wear microfiber composite suits, they might have a point.
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Talk Zone / Re: Guitar Info (non-BB)
« on: December 01, 2006, 06:24:34 pm »Quote:
Never tried coated strings... what an odd concept
As for bending the neck... never had to do that with either of the wood-bodies or my Ovation knockoff, using mediums.
Those sound like John Pearses to me, Holly. And they are hard to find.
The coated strings aren't quite as bright sounding, but they last longer, which is good because changing strings is a pain in the ass. I recommend Elixirs, but there's probably not much difference.
I've never had any trouble with medium-gauge strings, either, but light gauge might be better for a beginner.
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Talk Zone / Re: Guitar Info (non-BB)
« on: December 01, 2006, 06:04:08 pm »Quote:Quote:
I'm around Nacogdoches/Lufkin. I should make my way through Houston before too long. If anyone knows a good place to look on 59 or 45 south, let me know.
There is a Guitar Center on I45 just south of FM 1960. There is also a small shop called Texas Music Emporium in a stip center at I45 and 1960 (next to the Petsmart). They sell Seagulls.
Rockin Robin's is on Shepherd near 59.
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: Guitar Info (non-BB)
« on: December 01, 2006, 05:48:28 pm »
A reputable music store should have some good advice. I've actually found Guitar Center to be helpful, even though they're a chain, but any reputable local store should be able to help. I didn't look to see where you are, but if you're in Austin, I also recommend South Austin Music.
It's been awhile since I bought a guitar, but Takemines are good and usually have a pretty wide price range, if I recall. I also like Guilds.
It's been awhile since I bought a guitar, but Takemines are good and usually have a pretty wide price range, if I recall. I also like Guilds.
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Talk Zone / Re: What the hell is in LA's water?
« on: November 22, 2006, 02:20:37 pm »Quote:Quote:
Berkman and Oswalt are now signed about 25%-40% under market value.
That's becoming completely obvious. We absolutely stole Lance and Roy.
Thanks, gerry.
Didn't Purpura sign Roy?
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Talk Zone / Re: Where IS Pete Munro?
« on: November 20, 2006, 11:37:55 am »Quote:Quote:
Actually, it was a real question.
So, he's available then.
Yeah, and so is Nate Bland (heh, there's that second lefty out of the bullpen), C.J. Nitkowski (ditto) and Brandon Puffer. MILFs...uh...MLFAs all.
Hmm. You may be on the wrong board.
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox after Stros Bullpen
« on: November 15, 2006, 06:34:49 pm »Quote:
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I don't remember her singing a song entitled "You're a Fucking Moron"
That was definitely a Waylon Jennings hit.
The entire Waylon title was "You're a Fucking Moron (But You Deserve Better Than Me)."
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Talk Zone / Re: Jason Jennings increases in value
« on: November 15, 2006, 05:03:08 pm »Quote:
So thats the problem, I need to get my balls a humidor.
Depends on how far you want them to travel.
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Talk Zone / Re: What Brings You Here?
« on: November 14, 2006, 01:52:43 pm »
I think there was a link to AC and other fan sites at one time from the official Astros site. Could that be true?
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Talk Zone / Re: still? really?
« on: November 03, 2006, 05:19:56 pm »
We will be hearing the Red Sox/Yankee speculation at least twice a year until Clemens is dead.
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Talk Zone / Re: I guess for a few months..........
« on: October 28, 2006, 12:52:37 am »Quote:Quote:
we have to call them the 1stinals. What a freakin ride for Jeff Weaver this year. I still hate them. But I think my hate for the AL is bigger and more uncontrollable. Screw your DH and All-Star wins.
Eh, I find the AL annoying but I just can't tolerate the Cardinals and a majority of the BFiB. A peronality quirk of mine.
I'm more of a National League guy, so I'm glad the Cardinals won and we can stop hearing how the AL is so much better. I'm mostly glad it's over so the Hot Stove League can begin.
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The other part of this that gets me is that now the "wisdom" is that St. Louis has this in the bag and it will be over in five. Well, maybe. But if the Tigers win tonight the big story will be how they stunned everyone and now they're going home with momentum. BS all around.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sheffield
« on: October 27, 2006, 12:20:04 am »Quote:Quote:
Anyway, I don't think it makes him a bad guy,
I've told this story before, but when Sheffield was a hot-shit SS with the Brewers and was doing his time in El Paso (when El Paso was the AA club of the Brewers), we had a chance to go out, as Little Leaguers, and get autographs of our favorite Brewer farmhands (like Billy Spiers; no shit).
I took my ball cap over to be signed by a Gary Sheffield who still had the gold "G" and "S" in his two front teeth (classy). He looked right at me, couldn't have been, what, 18? And says "fuck you. I ain't signing any more fucking things."
I was 10? 11?
Class.
Exactly the sort of class I'd like to see hitting 5th in our lineup this year.
I've never had a story turn me off a ballplayer so quickly. I hope the Yankees make him their backup catcher.
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Talk Zone / Re: Funniest sign ever?
« on: October 20, 2006, 05:50:25 pm »Quote:
No way is that better than the Snakes fan in the '01 Series.
"It takes more that 9 Yanks to beat our Johnson."
Absolutely. The Mets one was good, but the Snakes one was brilliant and still makes me laugh.
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Talk Zone / Luke Scott questions
« on: October 20, 2006, 12:16:09 pm »
If the Astros sign Carlos Lee, he'll be the left fielder. Can Scott successfully play right field? Do the Astros want him there or are they going to try to find someone else?
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Talk Zone / Re: T.O. or Wags?
« on: October 05, 2006, 09:19:47 pm »Quote:
His "I don't give a fuck attitude" is what has kept him effective as a closer.
I don't see a T.O. comparison at all.
They can't all be quire boys.
Effective unless you're the Braves in the playoffs. Don't have to be "quire" boys, but no need to be a blowhard jackass either. The fact he's bemoaned how hard it is for closers to get in the Hall of Fame really annoyed me. As if he deserved it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Catching in 07
« on: October 04, 2006, 04:30:35 pm »
As for available catchers, there's Bengie Molina, a good hitter but the slowest or second-slowest player in baseball, depending on whom you ask.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dusty Baker out
« on: October 02, 2006, 04:22:53 pm »Quote:
something we all expected but I just read it on Fox sports..who do you think takes over now?
Jimy Williams. Great baseball man.
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Talk Zone / Re: Does Anyone Else...
« on: September 29, 2006, 12:25:58 pm »Quote:
I know that Lane got a hit yesterday. And I know that Huff's numbers aren't very good against left-handed hitters. But I still have no confidence in Lane and I would much rather see Huff start than Lane.
Lane's just in a slump. He's due to break out of it any day now.
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Talk Zone / So who pitches Saturday?
« on: September 29, 2006, 12:50:37 am »
Clemens tomorrow, Petitte Sunday. Sampson and a crew from the bullpen again?
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Talk Zone / Re: So, about the weather in Pittsburgh...
« on: September 28, 2006, 11:49:16 am »Quote:
I was thinking the same thing.
Here's a terrible thought: game never gets played, we go straight to Atlanta at 4 in the morning, and then IF we manage to sweep the Braves, we have to fly back to fucking Pitt to play a game on Monday, while the Cards stay home to play the Giants.
I've been an atheist for years; why would God do this to me now?
I thought the Giants/Cards makeup game was supposed to be in SF. Am I mistaken?
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Talk Zone / Re: There are no words...
« on: September 27, 2006, 06:19:39 pm »
I sense a new hit TV show: "****ing With the Stars."
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Talk Zone / Re: re: NYCU 9/26
« on: September 26, 2006, 05:23:29 pm »Quote:Quote:
Yeah, I've been hearing rumblings about this. He was very good with the Brewers, but fell off so bad with the Rangers. Seems like a very high priced fixer upper, but fat guys can hit. I just wonder why he is not. Is he another head case? American League blues?
We've done this The Link
Also, it's my understanding the Astros have been reluctant to offer more than 3 years to pitchers because of their inherent fragility. And of course they blew that off for Roy O.
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Talk Zone / Re: If They Played the Games On Paper:
« on: September 26, 2006, 11:36:42 am »
Of course, if they played the games on paper, the Astros should have taken a game or two from Philly in Houston and they shouldn't have swept the Cardinals.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson gets the nod.
« on: September 25, 2006, 05:09:42 pm »
Good. He may do terribly, but I feel better than I would with Albers.
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Talk Zone / Re: Scott Fults
« on: September 25, 2006, 12:10:32 am »Quote:
I was getting text message updates on the Astros game while I was at the UH v OSU football game last night. I get an update in the top of the 9th, I was upset, 2 minutes later Scott Fults walks by. Not 10 seconds after he walked pass me, I get a call from the Someone at MMPUS, letting me know Luke just hit a walk off job. Coincidence?
Yes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Big Puma vs. top LH hitters in NL
« on: September 22, 2006, 10:24:17 am »Quote:
As a lefty only, Lance Berkman - the Big Puma - is currently batting .323 with a .429 OBP and a .677 slugging (1.106 OPS). In 359 AB from that side of the plate, he has 36 HR (1 every 9.97 AB) and 98 RBI (1 every 3.66 AB).
Ryan Howard: .312-.414-.670 (1.084 OPS); 548 AB, 57 HR (1 every 9.61 AB), 140 RBI (1 every 3.91 AB)
Carlos Beltran (lefty only): .291-.397-.661 (1.058 OPS); 327 AB, 32 HR (1 every 10.27 AB), 75 RBI (1 every 4.36 AB).
Another wild idea: Why don't they have a Mickey Mantle Award for baseball's best switch hitter?
I like the Mickey Mantle Award idea. Of course, that may be because I think our boy would win it.
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Talk Zone / Lamb at third
« on: September 22, 2006, 10:22:52 am »
I've been thinking about next year--not that I've given up, because I haven't--and I was wondering how bad Lamb is at third. Could he be the regular starter there next year or would that be a bad idea?
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Talk Zone / Re: Way to go Berkman
« on: September 21, 2006, 11:56:14 pm »Quote:
I'm sure there will be some 2nd guessing in St. Louis on the decision to pitch to Lance with 1st base open.
Go Stros. Fun game to watch.
The Link
Not sure why they included the following in that recap:
"Biggio has 637 career doubles, three behind Honus Wagner for eighth on the career list. "
I'm not either, but I wish the name "Honus" would make a comeback.
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Talk Zone / Re: Would 11-0 get it done
« on: September 21, 2006, 11:56:22 am »Quote:
Let's say that the Astros swept the Cardinals. That would leave the Astros 3.5 games out. Cardinals would then have 3 with the Padres while the Astros go to Pittsburgh for 4.
Yeah. That would be interesting.
The Astros also have one makeup game with Philadelphia.
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Talk Zone / Albers Gets Nod; Forced to Wear Funny Outfit
« on: September 19, 2006, 07:26:11 pm »140
Talk Zone / Re: The Justice League
« on: September 19, 2006, 07:20:45 pm »
Holy Mother of God. They win the freaking World Series last year, for the first time since Great Grandpa was a lad, and this is what they get?
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Talk Zone / Re: 78 Days
« on: September 18, 2006, 06:44:44 pm »
I saw the Express play a preseason exhibition against the Astros last year and Wandy was striking out everything in sight. Admittedly not that hard with the Astros, but I'm sure it got their attention.
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Talk Zone / congratulations corpus christi hooks
« on: September 16, 2006, 11:36:42 pm »
Texas League Champs
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Talk Zone / Re: What is to become of Lidge?
« on: September 16, 2006, 10:43:34 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
My guess is that they will give him every opportunity to get right in 2007. If he's not back to being a major league closer caliber pitcher by around the All-Star break...
Are you fucking kidding? The words Lidge, Astros, and 2007 should never be used in the same sentence again. He had "every opportunity" to get right in 2006.
So, do you think that the Astros management will trade him in the off-season (for whom or what, I cannot imagine) and absorb most of his $4 million plus salary, or do you think that the Astros management will release him outright and absorb all of his $4 million plus salary?
I don't think Lidge is under contract for next season, he's still under club control. If the club wants to just get rid of him with nothing in return, they can simply non-tender him.
I think you're right. My guess is he'll be traded to a team like the Rays or the Royals, who don't expect to win next year and who think they can fix him with a change of scenery. And maybe they can.
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com Hometown Bum
« on: September 14, 2006, 05:14:12 pm »Quote:
Drayton Mclane Jr., has to be. He let Nolan Ryan go to Texas, he stiffed Daryl Kile, he paid too much money to Jeff Bagwell so that the Astros didn't have any money to field a decent team, he refused to negotiate for Carlos Beltran, he made Gerry Hunsicker leave but not before making him trade Billy Wagner, and running off Jeff Kent. He kept Roger Clemens from ending his story book career in Boston by refusing to let him be traded. Now he won't sign Roy Oswalt and Craig Biggio. He makes Brad Ausmus hit with nerf bats. Plus, the Astros are playing in a dank, antiquated ball park, that hardly nobody goes to and it sounds like a morgue in there.
Don't forget how he gave Larry Dierker a brain seizure.
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Talk Zone / Re: I love Alyson Footer
« on: September 14, 2006, 01:18:45 pm »Quote:
I see the Astros are going after a big bat in the offseason. Do they plan on going after one big bat or two? I don't think one big bat will solve any problems. How many bats do you think the Astros should go after?
-- Shane J., Houston
Seven. ...
--Alyson
We could use another good-hitting pitcher, too.
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com Hometown Bum
« on: September 14, 2006, 11:57:53 am »
How about Pete Incaviglia?
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Talk Zone / Re: MMP ranked 17th among MLB stadiums
« on: September 13, 2006, 07:11:31 pm »
I've got to say AT&T Park in San Francisco is the best. And I'm not just saying that because I got free beer all day because I was a guest of the concession manager.
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Talk Zone / Re: The "season over" posts are candyassed
« on: September 13, 2006, 10:00:23 am »Quote:
not a circus at all. Lidge pitched Albert the same way Clemens did in 2004 Game 7--hard in. they seem to think that is better than taking a chance on hanging a slider. he shattered the bat so just say wow to AP's strength. Lidge pitched him fine.
what will get Lidge traded, imo, is his loss of command/control. when Spezio came up, i KNEW he would get on, and i knew HOW. i would have bet hard-earned money on a HBP, and Lidge did not make me wait long.
It's as if he were drawn to Pujols; he couldn't help himself.
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Talk Zone / Ok, time to let it go already
« on: September 10, 2006, 01:02:32 pm »
In Boston, they're still talking about how Clemens should've been traded there. About halfway down an article about Bret Favre. The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: were number two (astros baseball )
« on: September 10, 2006, 12:56:05 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
The next series will make or break any challenge to the division title.
needless to say, today's game is little short of a must-win considering the upcoming schedule. wandy versus dave bush, who has pitched three solid games against houston this year. get back to .500, stay a managable 3 back in the wild card.
and who's gonna pitch this coming tuesday if the old man can't go? sampson?
Astros.com says Borkowski. Maybe.
Borkowski VS. Weaver:
This time it's personal!
Astros.com now says Rodriguez. Not really a stirring endorsement by the old web site, though: The Link
Also, clearly I'm not with the program. Wandy today; Borkowski or someone else against the Co-ards. Just like you were talking about. Sorry. Still kind of a funny headline about Wandy, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: were number two (astros baseball )
« on: September 10, 2006, 12:52:06 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
The next series will make or break any challenge to the division title.
needless to say, today's game is little short of a must-win considering the upcoming schedule. wandy versus dave bush, who has pitched three solid games against houston this year. get back to .500, stay a managable 3 back in the wild card.
and who's gonna pitch this coming tuesday if the old man can't go? sampson?
Astros.com says Borkowski. Maybe.
Borkowski VS. Weaver:
This time it's personal!
Astros.com now says Rodriguez. Not really a stirring endorsement by the old web site, though: The Link
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Talk Zone / If you don't want him, can we have Michael Young?
« on: September 07, 2006, 04:42:55 pm »153
Talk Zone / Re: It Bears Mentioning...
« on: August 28, 2006, 08:57:13 pm »Quote:
The Mets' magic number to close out the Braves and deny them their first division title in eons, is 15.
Let's hope the Astros don't contribute to their title run.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros make moves
« on: August 28, 2006, 08:56:27 pm »Quote:Quote:
It's interesting that they brought up Quintero and not Munson.
Munson's 10 days are not up yet. He'll be up in September just like everyone else they may need that is available.
However, the chances are that both Sampson and House are being sent down now because they will be valuable to the RR Express for their playoff needs. I think both House and Sampson return only when the playoffs end for the AAA club.
His ten days aren't up yet, but they would be Aug. 30, which is soon enought for the playoff roster. I'm wondering if they think Quintero is a better catcher for Wandy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros make moves
« on: August 28, 2006, 07:13:36 pm »
It's interesting that they brought up Quintero and not Munson.
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Talk Zone / easy rooting
« on: August 25, 2006, 11:34:13 pm »
The convergence of the NL Central and the wild card race makes the rooting a little easier. Screw the wild card; I'm pulling for whoever's playing the Cards, the Reds, or the Brewers.
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Talk Zone / Re: Vote for Contraction Passes
« on: August 24, 2006, 06:38:32 pm »
You know, I'm sorriest for the kids on Pluto. They'll be really disappointed.
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Talk Zone / Re: Vote for Contraction Passes
« on: August 24, 2006, 06:30:27 pm »
Would Pluto be saved if the Marlins built a new stadium there?
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Talk Zone / Re: No Boras for Lee after all...
« on: August 24, 2006, 12:55:42 pm »Quote:
so... do you think word leaked to lee that if he was in any way, shape or form serious about wanting to play for the astros, he maybe should reconsider boras?
i mean, assuming his courtship with boras was true, doesn't this rather abrupt about-face portend well for the local 9?
Astros publically: It's not an issue.
Astros privately: No way in hell.
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Talk Zone / Re: next Astros retired numbers
« on: August 24, 2006, 11:29:31 am »Quote:Quote:
The next number retired after "5" should be "7." No others should be retired until maybe Berkman down the line. The Astros have too many retired numbers already, in my opinion.
I agree. The Astros have WAY too many retired numbers right now. As of now, they should have exactly one....49. #5 and #7 should be next, but after that, no one comes close in my opinion.
I think "34"--Ryan--was a legitimate number to retire, too, but just those two before Bagwell and Biggio.
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Talk Zone / Re: next Astros retired numbers
« on: August 23, 2006, 09:48:37 pm »Quote:
I'm in a good mood because of the win and started feeling Astro nostalgic. It's been discussed here several times, but what's the latest guess on Astros next retired numbers after Bagwell officially retires (assuming he is next) I heard J.R.Richard or Cedeno. I never seem to hear anything about Joe Niekro in regard to retired number potential. The man had a helluva career and took the team on his back in 80 in that glorious Dodger one game playoff.
The next number retired after "5" should be "7." No others should be retired until maybe Berkman down the line. The Astros have too many retired numbers already, in my opinion.
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Talk Zone / so now who'll be the fifth starter?
« on: August 23, 2006, 12:12:53 pm »
I'm not sure why I care, but old habits die hard. Surely they won't send Hirsch out again in 5 days, will they?
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Talk Zone / What a relief!
« on: August 23, 2006, 12:57:52 am »
I left after the third inning when it was 12-0. What a relief to come back and find the Astros had only lost 14-0 instead of 36-0. They're starting to pull it together.
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Talk Zone / Re: Radical Thought
« on: August 22, 2006, 09:16:23 pm »Quote:
Mr. Hirsch is not quite ready for primetime.
I'm beginning to think it's possible you may be right.
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Talk Zone / Re: What? No Anderson Cooper thread? (non bb)
« on: August 18, 2006, 11:51:52 am »Quote:Quote:
Search in Google news for John Mark Karr, 2,890 articles. Search for Anna Diggs Taylor 524.
The closing lines of her opinion are classic. She simply quotes Justice Warren:
"Implicit in the term ?national defense? is the notion of defending those values and ideas which set this Nation apart. . . . It would indeed be ironic if, in the name of national defense, we would sanction the subversion of . . . those liberties . . . which makes the defense of the Nation worthwhile."
I greatly admired Earl Warren, but that statement's rather ironic considering he helped round up the Japanese Americans after Pearl Harbor.
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Talk Zone / Re: What? No Anderson Cooper thread? (non bb)
« on: August 17, 2006, 06:55:40 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
I had visions of this "serious newsman" running frantically around the Beruit airport (if there still is one) last night, trying to find the next direct flight from Lebanon to Colorado (if there ever was one.)
Well, that and visions of Rita Crosby and that dingbat on FOX (Nancy something?) reaching mutual maximum orgasm together, on camera, nationwide.
I was prevented from watching the cable last night because I had to go to my in-law's, but I thought sure I could catch up here.
Nancy Grace? That awful bitch is on CNN Headline News now, along with dickhead Glenn Beck. CNN Headline News is trying to be new Fox, it appears.
Well, once the market had a second viable player, they DID discover 2nd place rather quickly, all by simply being themselves. A little emulation, and I DO mean a little, won't hurt their core values.
All that said, Nancy Grace is a bit of an odd-ball.
The other night they were revisiting the Scott Peterson case and what his life is like on deathrow. She kept going on and on about the menu he was being fed: "America, this murderer is getting chicken on the bone and an ice cream cup." The attorney she was interviewing had to bring her back to earth by saying, "well Nancy, I doubt there's very many people in America who would trade places with him."
"Chicken on the bone?" Is that better than off the bone?
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Talk Zone / Re: Hirsh and the 25-man roster
« on: August 10, 2006, 12:32:54 pm »
Lane's already been to Round Rock this season. How can he not have cleared waivers?
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Talk Zone / Re: Clemens is such an altruist
« on: August 01, 2006, 12:51:10 pm »
What struck me as weird about the whole article was the fact that the Astros are still within striking distance of the wild card after having played so horribly for so long. It's amazing how bad everybody but the Mets and the Cardinals have been this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Maybe We Should Be Trading With the Dodgers
« on: July 26, 2006, 04:48:38 pm »Quote:
The Dodgers hope Elmer will be the glue that holds the team together going into the postseason.
LOL
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Talk Zone / Re: Dontrell????
« on: July 05, 2006, 04:46:32 pm »
And then, according to Bohls, the Astros would trade Dontrelle to the Tennessee Titans for Vince Young.
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Talk Zone / Re: US got screwed on that PK
« on: June 22, 2006, 05:15:52 pm »Quote:Quote:
The rankings also take into consideration the last 8 (!) years of play. They're more complicated than the BCS, and half as reliable.
Full rankings explanation: FIFA Ranking Calculation
FIFA doesn't use its own rankings. If they did, USA would've been in Mexico's slot and vice versa.
Speaking of "overranked," (or of teams snatching defeat from the jaws of victory if we go with the Mav's thread), what the f*** happened to the Czechs?
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Talk Zone / Re: US got screwed on that PK
« on: June 22, 2006, 02:06:49 pm »Quote:Quote:
Thank you both. I suppose no one knows why they don't just stop the clock. That seems easier to me, but then that's what I'm used to.
You think it's bad now! It's only relatively recently that they begun to announce the time to be added on. Before that, it was known only to the referee, and that lead to some very tense moments at the end of games I can tell ya!
I imagine so. "He's driving for the goal! He's past the defenders! Time's up!"
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Talk Zone / Re: US got screwed on that PK
« on: June 22, 2006, 01:30:52 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Can someone explain injury time to me, please?
Whem a players goes down because of injury, the clock does not stop (as in most other sports). It continues to run. Initially, teams would use this to their advantage and fake a ton of injuries. This was to kill time.
Eventually FIFA installed a rule that would mean a yellow card for a player if he was deemed faking an injury. If, however, a player is injured and in need of assistance, the officials would keep track of the amount of time it took to care for the injured player and tack it on to the end of each 45 minute regulation time. Those two measures have actually helped cure the stupid injury faking that was previlent at one time in FIFA matches. The late 70's were brutal to watch with all the fake injuries at the end of matches.
Also, it's mandated that there's a 30 seconds added for each substitution. Please don't ask me how they can add fractions of minutes for subs but only count injury time in whole minutes...because I just don't know.
Thank you both. I suppose no one knows why they don't just stop the clock. That seems easier to me, but then that's what I'm used to.
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Talk Zone / Re: US got screwed on that PK
« on: June 22, 2006, 01:11:42 pm »
Can someone explain injury time to me, please?
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Talk Zone / Re: I like Milo.........
« on: June 09, 2006, 06:27:31 pm »Quote:
Gene Elston is the voice of the Houston Astros.
Milo is just a voice, and he can no longer even see the games, much less describe them.
So why did they can him, and when? It was before I started paying attention to the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Re: I like Milo.........
« on: June 09, 2006, 05:02:36 pm »
I liked the Barbara Bass thing. And Kevin's (at least I think it was Kevin's) description of Milo's meeting with Florence Henderson was one of the funniest things I've ever read. You won't get that with no Brett Dolan.
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Talk Zone / Re: article on the Astros worst recent mistakes
« on: June 09, 2006, 01:32:37 pm »
Only about four of those strike me as mistakes. Definitely the Schilling one. But Nevin? Remember what a total ass he was? And not that good, either.
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Talk Zone / Re: Barry's a dick
« on: June 09, 2006, 01:27:47 pm »Quote:
At least that's the gist of this cartoon: Link
How did that get by the editor?
(Note, bonus points deducted for having home plate facing the wrong way.)
And everyone talks about steroids enlarging his head . . .
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Talk Zone / Re: In praise of Chris Burke
« on: June 07, 2006, 06:06:50 pm »Quote:
Subluxation of the shoulder?
I have know idea what that means, sounds horrible.
With this and Willy in the dog house (I don't know why)Maybe give Preston some time in CF and bring up Scott?
I like Lamb at 1st, with Berkman, Preston and Palmiero/Scott in Left.
I'm not sure if I like it or not, but Scott seems like the logical candidate. I imagine Taveras' OBP is part of the reason he's in the doghouse.
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Talk Zone / Re: In praise of Chris Burke
« on: June 07, 2006, 06:01:58 pm »Quote:
you cannot be this stupid and have a law degree.
disingenuous.
Judge Buchmeyer would disagree. The Link
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Talk Zone / left handed opposing pitcher today
« on: June 07, 2006, 01:05:02 pm »
So Lamb will probably be on the bench and Berkman at first. So who plays right field? Lane?
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Talk Zone / Billy Preston passes away at 59 (non bb, obviously)
« on: June 06, 2006, 06:55:44 pm »185
Talk Zone / Re: Rumour: Barzilla an Astros?
« on: June 06, 2006, 06:49:29 pm »
Backe to 60-day list. The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: Texas Motor Vehicle Accident Commission? (non-bb)
« on: June 06, 2006, 06:46:44 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
They're not going to charge him any fees. These are personal-injury attorneys fishing for a client. The best course of action, if Waldo can confirm a name and contact information, is file a complaint with the state bar, which is much more likely to act than the attorney general.
Last time I filed a complaint at the State Bar, I was refused further service.
Once again, not all waitstaff appreciates the reach-around. I'd think you'd understand that by now.
Most lawyers do, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Texas Motor Vehicle Accident Commission? (non-bb)
« on: June 06, 2006, 05:05:59 pm »Quote:
I believe this is the same group that contacted me earlier this year about helping the widow of Mr. Imduse Mugabwe, the former Nigerian Undersecretary of Housing and Transportation, transfer $18,000,000 to a bank in the Caymen Islands. I sent them the money to start the process, but I've never heard back from them. If they call you back, Waldo, would you ask them about it?
Now that you mention it, they're the same people who helped me increase my penis size.
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Talk Zone / Re: Barzilla being called up
« on: June 06, 2006, 05:03:31 pm »
Good scoop, by the way. The other Barzilla's writing is just excruciatingly boring, so I admire your capacity for pain.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rumour: Barzilla an Astros?
« on: June 06, 2006, 05:02:09 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
I'd bet you hit it in the Sampson thread. Bagwell to 60-day DL. That's my guess.
That's how they got Sampson on the 40-man. They'll have to either move Backe to the 60-day, or drop someone from the roster.
I'd guess Trever Miller goes away.
No way. I'd guess waivers for Gallo before that.
Backe to 60-day is also possible, but just briefly postpones making another move.
Maybe. I forgot about Gallo.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rumour: Barzilla an Astros?
« on: June 06, 2006, 04:57:12 pm »Quote:Quote:
I'd bet you hit it in the Sampson thread. Bagwell to 60-day DL. That's my guess.
That's how they got Sampson on the 40-man. They'll have to either move Backe to the 60-day, or drop someone from the roster.
I'd guess Trever Miller goes away.
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Talk Zone / Re: Texas Motor Vehicle Accident Commission? (non-bb)
« on: June 06, 2006, 04:54:56 pm »Quote:Quote:
If you call your own insurance company, you might be asked to file a report that would result in an increase in your rates.
Not if your insurance company doesn't have to pay, and even then, they cannot raise your rate if your claim is under a certain dollar figure (I think my insurance guy told me $2,500).
Bogus. Here's a link to the Secretary of State's list of state agencies and they're not on it. The Link
If these jokers call again, ask for a return phone number, then tell them you'll contact the State Bar Association if they call again.
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Talk Zone / Re: Whatever happened to... Brien Taylor?
« on: June 05, 2006, 06:51:50 pm »
Interesting. Thanks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson in, (fill in the blank) out...
« on: June 02, 2006, 08:50:31 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Posting from my blackberry on the way to Houston, so this may be reported already and I just didn't see it, but 610 is reporting Gallo optioned to AAA.
Still doesn't explain how Sampson gets on the 40-man. Any word on how they managed that?
Bagwell to 60 The Link
Ah, ha!
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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson in, (fill in the blank) out...
« on: June 02, 2006, 06:30:51 pm »Quote:
Posting from my blackberry on the way to Houston, so this may be reported already and I just didn't see it, but 610 is reporting Gallo optioned to AAA.
No, that's the first post that hasn't been speculation. Thanks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sportsline's take on Roger and the Astros
« on: June 02, 2006, 04:35:13 pm »Quote:Quote:
I was frankly pleasantly surprised that he gave the credit he did to Everett and Wily.
He may not be the smartest coyote ever but he's guts and determination damn it!
I really think the problem is those Acme products he buys.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson in, (fill in the blank) out...
« on: June 02, 2006, 01:48:14 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
I notice Sampson's not on the 40-man roster. And if I'm counting correctly, it's at 40 now. So who leaves it? Bagwell to the 60-day list?
DFA Gallo.
Are you guessing or is that a done deal? I would think a left-handed reliever with options would have some value. Even Gallo.
That's a guess. I'm assuming that Gallo would be the one Sampson replaces. But what value do you think Gallo possibly has?
I don't know. But since he's left-handed, it seems like someone might take a flier on him. I guess if they DFA him, they can still try to trade him.
Here's my next question, though: Why hasn't any of this shown up on the Astros' web site? Just the euphoria of RocketMania? Or are they looking for Gallo to break the news to him? Is he hiding?
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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson in, (fill in the blank) out...
« on: June 02, 2006, 01:04:02 pm »Quote:Quote:
I notice Sampson's not on the 40-man roster. And if I'm counting correctly, it's at 40 now. So who leaves it? Bagwell to the 60-day list?
DFA Gallo.
Are you guessing or is that a done deal? I would think a left-handed reliever with options would have some value. Even Gallo.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sampson in, (fill in the blank) out...
« on: June 02, 2006, 12:00:56 pm »
I notice Sampson's not on the 40-man roster. And if I'm counting correctly, it's at 40 now. So who leaves it? Bagwell to the 60-day list?
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Talk Zone / Re: Barrett gets 10 game suspension
« on: May 26, 2006, 12:58:41 pm »Quote:Quote:
I have to confess to only seeing a small portion of the homeplate collision in question. However, since when is a catcher immune from taking it on the chin, assuming he's blocking the plate with a runner attempting to score? Seems like another instance of Barrett being the biggest baby in the majors.
Exactly so. Thus, 10 games.
But why did Pierzynski get fined? Just for being an ass in general?
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Talk Zone / Re: Ahh, Willy leading off, Biggio 2 hole.
« on: May 23, 2006, 12:15:09 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
I'll just stick my little rant here in the absence of a gamezone...
gNats color guy (Paciorek?) gives this gem in the top of the 6th... "I don't understand what the big deal about the emergency catcher is. I mean, I wouldn't worry about until I got in that situation. I mean, any of those bench guys could go out there and catch an inning or two, its not that hard. Its just catching the ball..."
Now, this is after they have been carrying on about the absence of Schneider and the poor play of the guy filling in tonight. Do these guys even hear themselves talk?
I assume he's talking about a 3rd catcher?
Right. Apparently Chris Burke is the Astros' emergency option... according to the gNats color guy.
I thought Lamb was the emergency catcher. Maybe Burke is the small backup emergency catcher.
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Talk Zone / Re: Can't even imagine Pravata's take in NYCU...
« on: May 22, 2006, 04:46:27 pm »
Why on earth is it "inevitable" that he's pictured with Emmylou Harris?
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Talk Zone / Re: Houston, Tx.
« on: May 12, 2006, 11:51:39 am »
Check out the National Museum of Funeral History. The Link Apparently the NMFH has a golf tournament coming up, too.
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Talk Zone / Re: For the Leinart haters (non-bb)
« on: May 11, 2006, 05:05:12 pm »
The really weird image is the one of those obese Air Force fans.
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Talk Zone / Re: Does anybody know whatever happened to Batty Bob?
« on: May 10, 2006, 12:28:41 am »Quote:
he is posting as "Old Blevins."
LOL
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Talk Zone / Re: Does anybody know whatever happened to Batty Bob?
« on: May 09, 2006, 04:16:57 pm »Quote:
The fan that roamed the Astrodome in the 90s dressed like a clown in an Astros jersey with a big inflatable bat?
He became President of the United States.
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Talk Zone / Re: Second verse
« on: May 08, 2006, 12:25:44 pm »Quote:Quote:
Last July, Wagner said the Phillies "ain't got a chance" of making the playoffs and criticized his teammates for not having enough intensity, saying they quit when they got behind.
...
Also, Wagner said he didn't believe the Phillies supported him and felt that he deserved to fail, especially in a late-season loss to Houston where he gave up a ninth-inning, three-run homer to Craig Biggio in an 8-6 loss.
This is better than fiction.
How unfair that he'll never make the Hall of Fame.
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Talk Zone / Re: McLane getting it from the Rocky Mountain News
« on: May 07, 2006, 10:16:41 pm »Quote:Quote:
?Roger just told me that he was somewhat surprised but that he will live with it," Hendricks said. "Alan and I had told him about the possibility, but I believe, like most fans, he was still surprised at Drayton's decision."
The Link
Does that sound "spit in the face"? Didn't the Astros pay the man the most that has ever been paid to a pitcher in the history of baseball last season?
"We told the Astros -- because it's their desire to know ? 'If you need an answer, you should presume he's not playing,'" Hendricks said at the Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas, site of this year's Winter Meetings.
Hendricks said. ?If someone said, 'You have to decide today,' what will you do? The answer would be he would retire. He doesn't think at this point, based on the end of the season, that he's got seven months of baseball in him to go through that grind ..."
We told them to do what they need to do," Hendricks said. "If they offer arbitration, we understand. If they don't offer arbitration, we understand."
The Link
Ringolsby is not factoring in the Beltran fiasco, nor is he considering that the Astros were very close to obtaining Miguel Tejada. How are the Astros responsible for any race other than the one they are in?
I had a nice little email exchange with Ringolsby, and he apologized for the factual error claiming that McLane ran Nolan Ryan out of town....
on the other stuff, he stood his ground.
However you want to slice it, not offering Clemens arbitration was a business move, and a logical one, considering what the Clemens camp was saying at the time--"I am probably done."
I emailed him too, and he was very apologetic in his response. He usually is a good writer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ausmus has a bad case of the "We's"
« on: May 05, 2006, 12:02:51 pm »
Hey, at least he didn't talk about himself in the third person.
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Talk Zone / Re: Going to NY-recommendations needed (Non-BB)
« on: May 04, 2006, 04:12:55 pm »
Go to the Top of the Rock (top of Rockefeller Center) or the Empire State Building. Very cool, though very touristy, but then you're a tourist. Wander through Central Park a little, too, if you have the chance. I once went to a little restaurant called Dominick's in the Bronx, which was casual and fantastically good, but expensive.
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Talk Zone / Re: Non BB: Texans sign Mario Williams...
« on: May 01, 2006, 05:23:32 pm »
If you want to see something kind of funny, go to the Texans' web site and click on their live draft room cam. It's still on.
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Talk Zone / Re: Brad states the obvious
« on: April 27, 2006, 11:49:36 am »
I liked Dave Raymond's comment.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Great Chris Burke to start at SS tonight
« on: April 26, 2006, 06:32:33 pm »Quote:Quote:
Per ESPN 790.
How good is Wandy at making throws from the hole?
P.S. How is Jim's heart doing?
I'm still mad at Tal Smith for putting that hole in the infield.
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Talk Zone / Nice comments by Peter King about Minute Maid and Biggio
« on: April 24, 2006, 04:51:05 pm »
At the end of a long long article about the Texans and Vince Young.
The Link
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros in Spanish
« on: April 24, 2006, 04:37:13 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
also in NYCU
"El sitio oficial de los Astros de Houston, en espanol." The Link
Somebody who reads Spanish needs to keep an eye on this site. They have different articles.
Use the Babel Fish Translator
'k,
It is certain that there are many elements that surround to the Stars of Houston and they put them in an uncertain situation: one of its better throwers, Brandon Backe, after having record of 1-0 and effectiveness of 2,25, is in the list of disabled and is going to lose at least six weeks of action, due to an ailment in its left elbow. It caused a series of adjustments that resulted in the presence of pitchers still more inexpert in the rotation: already Wandy Rodriguez, Ezequiel Astacio, Taylor Buchholz and Fernando Snow has appeared in such roll.
Better than nuthin.
Correct, if you already know what they're writing about, you can follow this no problem.
Any discussion of how Taveras is doing as central gardener?
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Talk Zone / Re: Maybe this is significant?
« on: April 20, 2006, 01:46:10 pm »
If bear cubs start falling through the ceiling, please let us know.
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Talk Zone / Re: Miller DLed
« on: April 20, 2006, 12:00:38 pm »
So who comes up from Round Rock?
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Talk Zone / who catches Wandy?
« on: April 05, 2006, 11:15:52 am »
Munson? Or will he catch Backe? Or what? Anyone know?
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Talk Zone / Re: Cards' new stadium
« on: April 03, 2006, 04:37:06 pm »Quote:
Probably just scarred by the 2000 move into Enron Field.
Clearly I must have been.
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Talk Zone / Cards' new stadium
« on: April 03, 2006, 02:22:55 pm »
It seems to me that the Co-ardinals moving into a new stadium is likely to hurt them. It happens to a lot of teams the first year. Can anyone think of a team/new stadium where that didn't happen recently?
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Talk Zone / Wandy better watch out
« on: March 29, 2006, 12:16:45 pm »
I know he's penciled in as the fourth starter, but he sure hasn't looked very good. Does he still have minor league options?
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell to start season on dl
« on: March 26, 2006, 12:01:37 am »
Whether that's true or not, it's a sad day for Astros fans.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Count was on Rome today
« on: March 23, 2006, 04:45:40 pm »
I heard the whole Clemens segment and you didn't really miss anything.
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Talk Zone / Re: Soriano, most unselfish player ever?...
« on: March 21, 2006, 01:57:48 pm »Quote:
Who would use him at 2B? At this point, the Nats will be lucky to get a minor leaguer after giving up Wilkerson AND Sledge. I really don't get how Bowden continues to find employment in baseball.
an interesting question, and my guess is he will not be the Nats' GM after this season, between this screw-up and the new owner's inevitable, "Jim did a great job, but I want to have my own person in this position" speech.
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Talk Zone / Re: Soriano, most unselfish player ever?...
« on: March 21, 2006, 12:06:44 pm »
Probably what will happen is that he'll get traded to a team that will use him at 2d, so he'll get what he wants.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rummaging around
« on: March 16, 2006, 04:15:23 pm »
It's a little hard to follow.
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Talk Zone / Re: spring training
« on: March 16, 2006, 11:33:36 am »Quote:
I can't remember when I've been less interested in spring training. The bullpen is set, the rotation is pretty set, the only thing of great interest is Bagwell, and that's just, I don't know, something I want to know the outcome of but don't want to watch. Is it just me? I can't even get interested that Prior's arm has already fallen off.
I'm with you. I just want it to be over so they can play.
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Talk Zone / Re: Milo drifting into Harry Caray territory
« on: March 15, 2006, 06:11:20 pm »
According to the box score it was Ramiro Mendoza.
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Talk Zone / Re: Milo drifting into Harry Caray territory
« on: March 15, 2006, 05:05:31 pm »
What the heck. All those Italian names sound alike.
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Talk Zone / bagwell tuesday
« on: March 14, 2006, 11:26:50 pm »
Did anyone follow the game? Did he throw? If so, how did he do?
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Talk Zone / Re: And also
« on: March 10, 2006, 02:14:16 pm »Quote:
If you haven't seen it, Plunk Biggio is doing a pre-season survey which is truly funny, not just theoretically funny.
"Plunk" would be a good nickname for Biggio. Better than "Bidge," in my opinion.
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Talk Zone / Re: San Antonio making some more noise!
« on: March 09, 2006, 01:20:28 pm »
A $200 million contribution from San Antonio is not going not cut it, though. They'll need a domed stadium unless they're going to start all their games at midnight.
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Talk Zone / Re: College Baseball
« on: March 07, 2006, 01:36:18 pm »
I heard Augie Garrido on 1300 the zone today. Earlier in the year their main problem was hitting. Now their main problem is fielding, particularly in the outfield, though he seemed optimistic that could be fixed.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jeff Bagwell - Sidearm Question
« on: March 03, 2006, 04:45:26 pm »Quote:Quote:
Does anyone know if Jeff Bagwell has tried throwing sidearm? Perhaps a sidearm delivery would be less painful for him.
Bagwell is still able to swing with some authority, and it seems that a sidearm motion wouldn't be much different than his typical batting motion.
Cause blowing out his elbow would be a hoot. No, he's tried cortisone injections, having his shoulder scraped, pins put in his shoulder, he's tried having fake cartilage injections, he's tried lasiks, (but only after his wife had it first), he had a piece of armour especially designed for his left hand, he's tried shot putting the ball, running the ball in, flipping it to Richard Hidalgo for him to throw, he's tried creatine, weight lifting, changing his stance, growing an Amish beard, orange sunglasses, he's thought about throwing left handed (for a half a second while trying not to laugh),he's considered retiring, being traded to the American League, becoming a free agent, he's defied Lloyd's of London, Drayton Mclane, and howling packs of call in show goons, but I've never heard whether he's considered throwing sidearm.
You know, that Amish beard was kind of a crackpot idea. I think dreadlocks would be more likely to help his throwing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Has anyone seen this?
« on: March 03, 2006, 02:17:16 pm »
I think it was the faux testimonial to one of Don Martin's books that said, "I could hardly pick it up."
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Talk Zone / Re: So....Anyone Here Know Any Good Astros Boards?
« on: March 03, 2006, 01:06:55 pm »
You didn't miss much. What's a PFS?
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Talk Zone / mlb in san antonio?
« on: March 03, 2006, 11:47:27 am »
I seriously doubt it will happen, but if it did it would be weird. Being from Austin, it would be hard not to root for a San Antonio team, but I couldn't abandon the Astros.
The Link
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: little league moral question
« on: March 03, 2006, 11:44:37 am »Quote:Quote:
No, it has nothing to do with the brewers. This is something important.
This year I'm my son's team's official scorekeeper, and I thought it would be great fun to actually keep statistics for pitching and offense. Offense is not a problem (except that unless it's pretty blatant and it breaks up a no hitter errors are largely ignored). But when I got to ERA, I realized that the games are limited to 7 innings. Because they're time-limited to one hour 50 minutes, effectively they don't go past 5 innings. So in calculating ERA, it seems to me I should use 5 as the multiple, not 9.
Is this just wrong?
Is *THIS* the moral dilema? I am coaching little league (actually coach pitch) for the first time this year. I've been an assistant coach for many years, but this year they gave me a team to coach. Talk about moral dilema! I can't decide if teaching the kids about the value of cups is necessary at this stage.
I say yea, what say the TZ? If yes, would it be bad to line up two kids and have one with a cup and one without and then show tangible evidence of the need by tossing the ball at said cup and cupless players to teach them the value?
The moral thing to do is this: Have one kid with a cup and you without one. Then illustrate the value of having one.
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Talk Zone / Re: Who's the dipshit?
« on: March 01, 2006, 12:34:43 pm »Quote:
He's the sometimes pre- and post-game host on 740AM in Houston (the flagship station). He's horribly inept, and spineless but in a friendly puppydog way. He also can't properly pronounce a name with an "L" in it... it comes out sounding like baby talk. I remember cringing every time he mentioned Derek Bell (well, aside from Bell himself). It would come out like "Dair-ick Bay-oh." Pre- and post-game stuff is mostly fluff, but for goodness sake, at least show that you can manage simple pronunciations without sounding like you have a speech impediment.
How does he pronounce "Baio?"
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Talk Zone / Re: A WHAT!? Oh, that's it, no way to compete with this.
« on: February 08, 2006, 01:26:01 pm »Quote:
According to a report in Tuesday's Boston Herald, the Red Sox are getting ready to present a serious offer to Clemens, who turns 44 in August. Included in their offer is a DVD video for Clemens in which Red Sox fans plead for the right-hander to return to Boston.
The idea for the video came from team chairman Tom Werner, a Hollywood producer who knows a thing or two about putting together a quality show.
The Link
Clemens being reminded of what Red Sox fans are like. That should clinch the deal.
"Hey, Rahah, yah f***in' f***, why da f*** doncha come back here to pitch? F***IN' SOX RULE!!!"
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros are Filing on Bagwell?Bagwell wants to play
« on: January 25, 2006, 11:20:47 am »Quote:
does shit list equal get traded list? seems like they are all long gone
I think Billy Wagner got himself on that list.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 17, 2006, 06:48:39 pm »Quote:
this is the longest thread in a year that hasn't involved barzilla
I'm sure he's involved in this somehow.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell & Manny
« on: January 13, 2006, 06:48:18 pm »
Boston has David Ortiz, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: BB Prospectus
« on: January 13, 2006, 05:48:21 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
Dubbing Clemens "Hamlet" makes it worth the visit. Oh. I guess I just blew the punchline.
Where are the Astros going to get some more SNLVAR?
anyone willing to venture a guess what the hell SNLVAR stands for or what it represents?
Support-Neutral Lineup-adjusted Value Added vs. Replacement value.
It represents penis envy.
And Clemens had a 9.4???!!!! Jeez!
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Talk Zone / Re: BB Prospectus
« on: January 13, 2006, 05:18:59 pm »Quote:
Visits the Astros today:
The Link
Dubbing Clemens "Hamlet" makes it worth the visit. Oh. I guess I just blew the punchline.
That's a nicely written piece. But what is a "MLB-leading 9.4 SNLVAR?" Does that go with Hamlet's burnt-orange Hummer somehow?
Totally beside the point, I once read a story in which a parrot combined "Hamlet" and Sherlock Holmes by saying "2-2-2-B or not 2-2-2-B . . . "
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com story on possible Bagwell retirement
« on: January 13, 2006, 04:44:13 pm »
OK. I know your quote is from a Danny Kaye movie, but what's it called?
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Talk Zone / Re: Brooks Kieschnick
« on: January 13, 2006, 04:42:39 pm »Quote:
ST Invitee - Baltimore
Someone was wondering in one of these threads, but I can;t find it now.
These invitations should quell Tejada's concerns.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade brewing
« on: January 13, 2006, 02:13:34 pm »Quote:Quote:
I don't know how much substance there is to this rumor but I read the article on Huff earlier today and figured there would be rumors starting. Huff hasn't been a happy camper since before last season. His performance dropped off significantly last season and while it's been too long to find the articles I read at the time, I suspect Huff was pushing for a trade last season.
Other way around. Huff was happy enough with TB to sign a three-year deal avoiding arbitration a few years back, IIRC. This was after his breakout season. At the time, the club held him out as an example of a quality player who wouldn't flee St. Petersburg as soon as he was able.
Since then, the team has offered him (or has been rumored to have offered him) in all sorts of deals. The rumors were at their apex last season. Most people watching were almost sue Huff was gone.
I believe it was somewhere in there that Huff became disenchanted with the franchise. I also believe he was injured last season.
Huff plays all the positions Lamb does, but with more skill. 3B is probably his natural spot, but he has done OK at 1B and in RF. A solid MLB hitter, left-handed, with power and average and OK plate discipline who can and will play three positions adequately, and is relatively cheap -- those don't come available every day. Keep in mind, too, Huff has put up the numbers he has in a home park much less hitter-friendly than MMPUS, playing for a crappy team and a screwed-up owner, with little support around him in the batting order.
This is also the last year of his deal, I believe, so TB may be wanting to move him on the theory that they won't be in the playoffs this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 12, 2006, 06:52:41 pm »Quote:
If you really believed the conspiracy theories you're peddling, then you'd be afraid to post them, since you'd be in danger of being rounded up.
Hey, where'd Limey go?
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Talk Zone / Another thought about the Bagwell situation
« on: January 12, 2006, 05:00:56 pm »
That Dr. Andrews is a hoss, isn't he? Heart attack last week; checking Bags out this week. Of course that kind of work schedule is probably what gave him the heart attack in the first place.
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Talk Zone / Astros haven't asked Bagwell to retire
« on: January 12, 2006, 11:36:48 am »
Although it appears they've hinted at it, left cryptic notes in his locker, sent him brochures about summer vacation spots, etc.
The Link
The strangest thing in this article is the notion that the parties' perception of the insurance policy deadline has changed. How could that be? Wouldn't you familiarize yourself with the policy right away when this came up?
The Link
The strangest thing in this article is the notion that the parties' perception of the insurance policy deadline has changed. How could that be? Wouldn't you familiarize yourself with the policy right away when this came up?
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Talk Zone / Re: contraction back in play?
« on: January 12, 2006, 10:58:25 am »Quote:Quote:Quote:
I think a team will end up in Vegas sooner or later. Maybe later though, because they don't have a stadium. AAA Cashman Field sure can't support an MLB team. But I think what they're counting on is building a fancy-ass whiz-bang stadium near The Strip, and getting tourists to see games.
What's the point now? With you out of town, the prospect of 72-hours of CTB, Foggy, drinking, baseball and no sleep is deader than I would be after 72-hours of CTB, Foggy, drinking, baseball and no sleep.
Well yeah, but airfare to Vegas is always going to be cheap, so there's still the possibility of roadtrips. Which is why we should all hope the Marlins land there and not the Twins, because who wants to roadtrip to American League games?
I'd like to see Vegas in the running, just for the sheer spectacle of Mayor Oscar Goodman being in the nightly sports news. That's entertainment gold right there.
The Link
Though there are rumors now that Harry Reid is trying to get Oscar to run for the Senate.
If the Marlins land there I'll bet MLB will make them move to the American League so they can move Texas to the AL Central. Maybe move Tampa Bay to the NL.
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Talk Zone / Re: Personal news (non-BB)
« on: January 11, 2006, 05:46:44 pm »Quote:Quote:
April 15th and beyond, with the audit side of it. It's already begun: I get to spend 5-9 weeks in Enid, OK, starting week after next. Yeehaw.
Holy Smokes! I do my share of time in Enid as well. I'll probably be there for a few days in a couple of weeks.
While you're up there, go see the Medford, OK, Cardinals play, and give them a cheer from the Card family. My Dad grew up there, my grandparents lived there their whole adult lives, etc.
Here's a look at the team:
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: contraction back in play?
« on: January 11, 2006, 04:44:08 pm »Quote:Quote:
I only mention that option as it relates to possible illegal actions of FORCING a team to contract. Since MLB owns the Nationals still they would not be forcing anyone. And the Twins owner has volunteered for contraction before.
Very delicate situation for Selig. Last time they used the contraction ploy, Congress started writing bills to restrict their exemption. Messing with DC wouldn't be a politically smart thing to do.
MLB's other problem is that the potential locations to move to get dicier and dicier. Las Vegas and Portland can barely support their AAA teams.
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Talk Zone / contraction back in play?
« on: January 11, 2006, 01:18:41 pm »
Old news from yesterday--the Twins have filed to declare they have no lease at the Metrodome. What are the chances MLB will try to contract 2 teams after the 2006 season? I think, under the bargaining agreement, it has the right to do so. I would say the odds are pretty high, given the Twins' situation, the hassles with D.C., the Marlins' situation, and the lack of a new stadium in Oakland.
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Talk Zone / Re: Decent Article on Bagwell situation
« on: January 11, 2006, 01:13:05 pm »
I don't see any reason why the Astros can't file, based on his situation at that time, and then withdraw the claim if he improves enough to play, as long as they don't attempt to mislead the insurance company about the situation. Not that they could, now that it's made it into OWA.
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Talk Zone / Re: Personal news (non-BB)
« on: January 10, 2006, 11:31:28 am »
Congratulations, Holly. How's the Luzern team look this year?
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Talk Zone / Re: 3 Non-roster signees
« on: January 09, 2006, 05:24:15 pm »Quote:
Carlos, Zinter, and Gothreaux get invitations to Kissimmee, per mlb.com. Now, you can all go back to worrying if Ashcroft is hiding in your closet wearing your wife's evening wear.
I'm glad to see Zinter get an invitation, even though it's very very unlikely he'll make the team.
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Talk Zone / Re: 25-man roster now set
« on: January 09, 2006, 05:22:28 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Well...it takes a pretty big optimist to think that Bagwell is coming back.
I have to agree with this at the risk of getting flamed. OTOH never in a million years did I expect Baggs to be pinch hitting by the playoffs after surgery.
I would not be surprised to see Bagwell limited to pinch hitting duties. Although he would be a high priced bench option, he would be damn effective in the role assuming he can have range of motion to hit the ball with some power.
Refresh my memory. Has Bagwell clearly stated that he would retire if he could not play his position?
No. But I have heard people who know him and have talked with him, and they all seems to feel that way, as long as the Astros Organization doesn't treat him poorly between now and then as he genuinely tries to make a go of it.
I think I read somewhere that the Astros have insurance on his contract if he can't play. If that's true (depending on the language, of course), he wouldn't really retire, just go on DL and get paid. At least I would think so, with $17 million at stake.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 09, 2006, 02:06:22 pm »Quote:Quote:And your definition would include letting known terrorists have their cute little privacy while potentially discussing how they might bomb their next target? That's more than chilling; right now I don't have words for it.Quote:
This is a chilling definition of "liberty".
No, my definition would be letting American citizens have a little privacy. I don't believ in sacrificing freedom for security. Not at all. You and I obviously have radically differnt ideas about liberty.
While I agree with you in principle, I also wonder what any law abiding citizen is doing in private that they'd have to be concerned the gov't might be eaves dropping or spying on them?
Supporting the opposition to the party in power? Without any court supervision whatsoever, the definition of "known terrorists" can easily be expanded to include people like Michael Moore or Harry Belafonte. Or whoever.
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Talk Zone / Re: Miguel wants to stay in B'more
« on: January 09, 2006, 11:40:53 am »
I guess this is the end of my dream trade of Eric Bruntlett and Raul Chavez for Tejada.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros add a lefty to the bullpen
« on: January 09, 2006, 11:37:33 am »
Maybe Miller is better now, but didn't he used to suck?
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 07, 2006, 04:50:08 pm »Quote:
According to this Chronicle article, it sounds as if it is a possibility. Link
Soooo.... Screw Castro and Cuba? Or should the U.S. cut them a break since its basically punishing the players when it's Castro that they are pissed at? Option three would be that nobody gives a shit about the World Baseball Classic so it doesn't matter. Discuss amongst yourselves...
Found a good thread that has decent arguments for both cases. Link
I believe no country holding prisoners in Cuba without legal representation or trials should be allowed to participate.
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Talk Zone / Re: the signing of Wilson implications
« on: January 05, 2006, 02:56:58 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
Who's Tavares?
You know... Willie.
Is he a cousin to Julian? I bet he gets confused alot with Willy Taveras, the baseball player!
Willie's agent is Scot Boris.
I don't really see why his agent is important for the first couple of years. The money doesn't come until arbitration looms.
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Talk Zone / Re: New minimum wage
« on: January 04, 2006, 11:39:48 am »Quote:
The Link
"The minimum salary for players in the major leagues is rising $9,000 this year to $327,000.
The 3.5 percent increase is due to a cost-of-living escalator in baseball's labor contract. The minimum was $300,000 in 2003 and 2004, then rose to $316,000 last year."
327,000 - 316,000 = 9,000... interesting math.
Mayvbe they're deducting the agent's portion.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros reach tentative agreement with Wilson
« on: January 03, 2006, 06:47:12 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
Yahoo player profiles suggesting the one year option
The Link
What if you and Pravata are the "sources?"
Then Yahoo has upgraded their sources from Sandberg.
Carl or Ryne?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros reach tentative agreement with Wilson
« on: January 03, 2006, 06:15:01 pm »Quote:
Yahoo player profiles suggesting the one year option
The Link
What if you and Pravata are the "sources?"
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros reach tentative agreement with Wilson
« on: January 03, 2006, 03:58:09 pm »
Which again raises the question: What position will he play?
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Talk Zone / that wacky burnitz
« on: January 03, 2006, 11:15:42 am »
Cubs? Orioles? Pirates? They all sound great.
The Link
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: Wilson? Burnitz?
« on: January 02, 2006, 04:19:19 pm »Quote:
I think Burnitz signed with the O's, with a physical required before it's officially announced.
That's ironic, though. The one decent player that Purp could have signed last January, he now wants this January and he goes to 2nd division Baltimore.
Still waiting for "something exciting..."
According to the Chronicle, the Burnitz-to-Orioles thing isn't done, but then that's the Chronicle. Last year I can see why he didn't want Burnitz, since he thought he had Lane and Berkman at the corner outfield positions. Turned out to be a bad assumption, but still.
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Talk Zone / Wilson? Burnitz?
« on: January 02, 2006, 11:49:44 am »
According to the Chronicle, the Astros have made offers to them. I wonder how one of them would fit in if Bagwell can play.
The Link
The Link
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Talk Zone / Re: There goes Byrnes
« on: December 30, 2005, 02:38:58 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
to the D'backs
The Link
2.25 million? Good deal.
Still waiting for "something exciting."
If not? God I hope Bagwell can play.
Byrnes had a horrible season last year. Putting that aside, he probably had enough teams interested to pick the place he was certain of a starting position. That's not necessesarily the case in Houston.
Yes, he did. I'm not sorry the Astros didn't get him.
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Talk Zone / Re: There goes Byrnes
« on: December 30, 2005, 02:25:47 pm »Quote:Quote:
to the D'backs
The Link
2.25 million? Good deal.
Still waiting for "something exciting."
If not? God I hope Bagwell can play.
I think they'll sign Sammy Sosa. That would be exciting. Weird and ill-advised, but exciting.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pirates close to signing Randa
« on: December 29, 2005, 04:00:26 pm »Quote:Quote:
Who? How?
What must it be like to be a Pirates fan....
Very similar to Royals' fan (without the water fountains).
But the ballpark is beautiful.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tejada?
« on: December 27, 2005, 12:31:26 pm »
Of course, none of those deals has happened yet, so it's hard to tell what the Orioles would settle for. My guess is Tejada stays where he is, though.
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Talk Zone / reggie sanders
« on: December 20, 2005, 02:01:01 pm »
According to si.com, the Dodgers are backing away from Reggie Sanders, so he might become more available. The Link [second page of story]
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Talk Zone / Re: Gettin' busy in Kansas City
« on: December 16, 2005, 12:56:37 pm »Quote:Quote:
They announced this morning that they have signed Scott Elarton, Mark Grudzielanek, Doug Mientkiewicz..
I hope they aren't paying by the letter.
LOL
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Talk Zone / Re: Clemens to decide among four teams
« on: December 16, 2005, 11:56:06 am »Quote:
Because his agents have said that until Roger decides to play in 2006, there's nothing to discuss. Sadly for Roger and his ego, that means no one is discussing him. So he lets a little statement loose to get the focus back on him.
But he still hasn't decided to play in 2006, so there's nothing to discuss.
Maybe somebody asked him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Innuresting..........
« on: December 14, 2005, 05:37:30 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
The 2b plan in San Diego fell through, if the offer on the table discouraged Riccardi, then Nomar's a Yankee.
Eight years ago an infield of Nomar, Jeter and A-Rod would've sounded preposterous.
I was thinking the EXACT same thing.
Maybe the Yankees can pick up Tejada and move him to second.
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Talk Zone / Re: Innuresting..........
« on: December 14, 2005, 12:21:35 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
So which guy would we rather have? Nomar or Rondell? Either one could wind up on the DL before the season ends/starts. I think I have to go with Nomar, no statistical reason, just a feeling.
I don't care as long as we come away with one of them. Rondell should be solid offensively and defensively, and judging by his last deal, should make less than $3M if signed.
Nomar on the other hand, provides more upside offensively and more downside defensively. I've read about him turning down two offers of 1 year at $4M. I've also read that he's received offers as high as $5M (most likely from the Yanks).
So based on that which one would you rather have? Again, I like them both, but I'm inclined to take the upside of Garciaparra at $5-6M if he can be had for that.
I've read that Rondell is terrible defensively, at least his arm is terrible. But you would know what you were getting and he would be cheaper.
The other thing you're getting with White is a good clubhouse guy (don't you roll your eyes at me...) Garciaparra is a big ol me monkey.
I think it's important to have good clubhouse guys. Not crucial, maybe, but important. If Bagwell comes back, White would probably be cooler about sitting on the bench some. Of course, either one of them might just be sitting on the disabled list, too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Innuresting..........
« on: December 14, 2005, 12:04:54 pm »Quote:Quote:
So which guy would we rather have? Nomar or Rondell? Either one could wind up on the DL before the season ends/starts. I think I have to go with Nomar, no statistical reason, just a feeling.
I don't care as long as we come away with one of them. Rondell should be solid offensively and defensively, and judging by his last deal, should make less than $3M if signed.
Nomar on the other hand, provides more upside offensively and more downside defensively. I've read about him turning down two offers of 1 year at $4M. I've also read that he's received offers as high as $5M (most likely from the Yanks).
So based on that which one would you rather have? Again, I like them both, but I'm inclined to take the upside of Garciaparra at $5-6M if he can be had for that.
I've read that Rondell is terrible defensively, at least his arm is terrible. But you would know what you were getting and he would be cheaper.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bradley who?
« on: December 13, 2005, 06:48:24 pm »
Yes,Milton. But for whom? I'll guess Payton.
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Talk Zone / Re: What a Mench
« on: December 10, 2005, 12:49:32 pm »Quote:Quote:
I doubt the Astros want to invest a lot of money in a left fielder precisely because Berkman might wind up there. They want someone cheap who, if necessary, can play either corner as a fourth outfielder or can start if Bagwell cant' play. Mench fills that bill. I don't understand why they'r hot to get a right-handed hitter, though, since they only have one left-handed starting position player.
Wouldnt Burnitz fill that role just as well? He wanted to come to Houston last year, He is from Conroe(I heard) and hell, his name starts with a "B". The best thing about it is that you dont have to trade to get him. IMO that would be just as good as Mench.
He would, except his salary last year was around $4.5 million and he may not want to sign if he could wind up as a fourth outfielder. He'd be good, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lopez...
« on: December 09, 2005, 03:40:27 pm »Quote:Quote:
Lopez@Large
Quote:
Roger Clemens will be wearing a different hat in 2006. While it might seem the Astros would not expand the budget now that their biggest-ticket item is gone, I would suspect otherwise.
I believe a blockbuster deal is on the way and it might include more than one team and involve the Astros having to expand their budget in order to make it work Brad Lidge is on the trading block, is my hunch. He has been and will be offered, because he is the best commodity -- and would bring the most in return. The Astros also feel strongly about Chad Qualls and Dan Wheeler perhaps sharing time as the 2006 closer, relieving each of some closer pressure, until one distinguishes himself.
Mark it down.
They're dangling Lidge and another player (not Jason Lane) and dealing for an outfielder. The magnitude of this deal could shock you and make you feel a bit better about losing an icon ...
Translation:Lopez thinks we might trade Jeff Bagwell and Brad Lidge for Manny Ramirez.
That may be the deal, who's to say at this point? All we know so far that it's going to be exciting. Now we've added "shocked"? However, hows losing another icon going to make me (atleast) feel better about losing the other icon?
Why would the Red Sox want Bagwell? They already have a full-time DH, Ortiz, who is incompetent in the field. If Bagwell can play, he should stay with the Astros. If he can't, the Red Sox are about the last team that could use him.
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Talk Zone / Re: What a Mench
« on: December 09, 2005, 03:37:18 pm »
I doubt the Astros want to invest a lot of money in a left fielder precisely because Berkman might wind up there. They want someone cheap who, if necessary, can play either corner as a fourth outfielder or can start if Bagwell cant' play. Mench fills that bill. I don't understand why they'r hot to get a right-handed hitter, though, since they only have one left-handed starting position player.
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Talk Zone / Tigers: 2 years, $11 Million for Todd Jones
« on: December 08, 2005, 02:26:05 pm »
Todd Jones! Unbelievable
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Talk Zone / Re: Delotti reporting from Dallas
« on: December 07, 2005, 08:29:56 pm »
How about Lidge and Everett for Michael Young?
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Talk Zone / Re: Arbitration Deadline
« on: December 07, 2005, 12:47:26 pm »
I think they'll get a deal done with Ausmus and offer arbitration to the others.
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Talk Zone / Re: I heard a report that said............
« on: December 07, 2005, 11:34:46 am »
When does the World Baseball Classic end?
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Talk Zone / Re: San Antonio Marlins?
« on: December 06, 2005, 07:01:48 pm »Quote:Quote:
Good God! How many cities are they looking at?
From the story:
Quote:Samson also is expected to visit Las Vegas, Portland, Oregon and other cities he didn't disclose.
Quote:
Here are his other stops on his 3-5 month tour:
Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow,
Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Bangor, Baltimore, Salvador, Amarillo, Tocopilla, Barranquilla, and
Padilla, I'm a killer. (to chorus)
Boston, Charleston, Dayton, Louisiana, Washington, Houston, Kingston, Texarkana, Monterey, Ferraday, Santa Fe, Tallapoosa, Glen Rock, Black Rock, Little
Rock, Oskaloosa, Tennessee, Hennessey, Chicopee, Spirit Lake, Grand Lake, Devil Lake, Crater Lake, for Pete's sake; (to Chorus)
Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Ombabika, Shefferville, Jacksonville,
Waterville, Costa Rica,
Pittsfield, Springfield, Bakersfield, Shreveport, Hackensack, Cadillac,
Fond Du Lac, Davenport,
Idaho, Jellicoe, Argentina, Diamontina, Pasadena, Catalina,
see what I mean, (to next verse)
Pittsburgh, Parkersburg, Gravellburg, Colorado, Ellensburg, Rexburg,
Vicksburg, Eldorado,
Larrimore, Atmore, Haverstraw, Chattanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska,
Opelika,
Baraboo, Waterloo, Kalamazoo, Kansas City, Sioux City, Cedar City, Dodge
City, what a pity;
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Talk Zone / Re: San Antonio Marlins?
« on: December 06, 2005, 06:44:29 pm »
From the story: "Marlins president David Samson said San Antonio was the first stop on a tour that will last three to five months."
Good God! How many cities are they looking at?
Good God! How many cities are they looking at?
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Talk Zone / Re: Very Interesting note I heard on XM this morning
« on: December 06, 2005, 11:59:11 am »Quote:Quote:
when they were breaking the AJ Burnett signings, 5 years 55 million to toronto they (buck martinez) said that in the end he went for the money, turning down identical 4 year- 40 million dollar offers from the turdnals and the ASTROS.
I didn't know we were in on this guy at all, was buck wrong or might we be trying to make a splash after all and the payroll is not as locked into 85 million as we thought?
Wow. That is news. I have never heard us mentioned with Burnett. Maybe thats a good sign.
I hope they made the offer and I'm glad he didn't take it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Musings
« on: December 05, 2005, 03:33:52 pm »
I don't think the Astros will trade for Abreu. He's too expensive.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros re-sign Russ Springer
« on: December 03, 2005, 01:05:36 am »
You get points for using the active voice, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: How best to take advantage of the Marlins' desparation?
« on: December 02, 2005, 05:07:19 pm »
If Ausmus doesn't sign with the Astros--and I hope he does--LoDuca could probably be had pretty easily. Not the best catcher perhaps, but competent. Junction Jack for LoDuca.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roughly on Rumor Central 12/01/05
« on: December 01, 2005, 11:46:40 pm »Quote:
8. Ron Villone is one the move again. The Mariners are looking to trade Villone and are asking for a pitching prospect in return. When a deal is completed, Villone will hold the record for being traded in a career. It will mark the 36th time he has been moved.
If the Mariners could get a pitching prospect for Villone, it would be a real coup, since he plays for the Marlins.
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Talk Zone / Re: Purpura paddling furiously
« on: December 01, 2005, 11:39:14 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
p.s. Rumor mill has the Mets trading last years questionable deal to the Orioles (Benson for Jorge Julio)...
Good lord... Anna Benson in the VD capital of America... you'll see the explosion from here.
GonnOrioles?
She'll be working hard beneath the surface.
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Talk Zone / Re: purpura
« on: December 01, 2005, 11:55:19 am »
Seems to me Purpura needs to go for a cheap 4th outfielder/possible starter to hedge his bets about Bagwell being able to play. Someone like Kevin Mench of the Rangers or Craig Monroe of the Tigers. Or Reggie Sanders, though I don't know how cheap he'd be.
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Talk Zone / Re: Who?????
« on: December 01, 2005, 11:50:52 am »
The Astros would also need the Phillies to toss in about $12 million. That seems unlikely.
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Talk Zone / Re: WS05 DVD released today
« on: November 30, 2005, 06:24:22 pm »
I want to relive Oswalt's 5-run inning so I can an excuse to drink another whole bottle of wine.
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Talk Zone / Re: Capps replaces Milo?
« on: November 30, 2005, 02:16:31 pm »
Ashby is one of them, I've heard.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Florida Marllins of Las Vegas?
« on: November 23, 2005, 01:13:06 am »Quote:
Just out of curiousity, if Tropicana Field wasn't new for the Rays (I recall threats to move the Giants there about 10 years ago) why was it originally built?
I think it was built to attract a major league team (like the Alamodome for the NFL), which eventually, it did, and then almost immediately became the worst park in MLB.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Florida Marllins of Las Vegas?
« on: November 22, 2005, 05:58:24 pm »Quote:
As much as I admire Oscar Goodman, would the interests of baseball be served by moving a team to Vegas? When awarding the All-Star game to Vegas a few years back, the NBA made them promise to take no action on the game. It seems like that would be a gambling problem waiting to happen (but I bet the stadium would kick ass)!
Maybe Pete Rose could get back into baseball and be their first manager.
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Talk Zone / Re: Starks Rumblings, Astros related
« on: November 22, 2005, 05:11:04 pm »Quote:
well, the last time I posted info about Jayson Stark it turned into a 150 response thread with I and others attacking STL as a city, this time I'm guessing not so much...
He reported interest in trading Qualls for Mench up in Dallas. I'm interested and think I'd say pull the trigger.
Your thoughts on if this sounds feasible/like a good move for the local nine.
Thanks, I'll hang up and listen.
I like it. If it turns out Bagwell can play, either Mench or Lane could be traded elsewhere if that seems advisable.
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Talk Zone / Re: Beckett shopped to Texas
« on: November 22, 2005, 11:51:53 am »Quote:Quote:
They are dumping salary.
Ahhhh, the holidays. Drinking, turkey and the Fish dumping salary.
Sounds like they've given up on getting a stadium and are getting ready to move. Hello, Las Vegas!
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Talk Zone / Re: Terry Collins to interview for Dodger job
« on: November 21, 2005, 05:29:24 pm »
He's fiery.
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Talk Zone / Re: One of the Astros targets spurns the Astros
« on: November 17, 2005, 11:23:32 pm »
"I never, ever want to win the World Series," said Eyre, "so I signed with the Cubs."
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Talk Zone / Re: Pirates agree to multiyear deal with Bay
« on: November 17, 2005, 01:55:57 pm »
Good for them. I probably shouldn't wish any of the Astros' Central Division rivals well, but the Pirates have totally sucked for too long.
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Talk Zone / Billy Wagner on the Mets' contract offer
« on: November 16, 2005, 11:48:08 am »
"Four years would be hard to turn down. The Mets are already ahead in some aspects because of the kind of team they can put on the field."
Which ignores the fact that the Phillies put a better team on the field last year. It reminds me of Wagner's comments about the Astros, after which they've gone to the LCS and the World Series in consecutive years.
Which ignores the fact that the Phillies put a better team on the field last year. It reminds me of Wagner's comments about the Astros, after which they've gone to the LCS and the World Series in consecutive years.
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Talk Zone / Rockies interested in Ausmus?
« on: November 14, 2005, 06:14:28 pm »
The Link,1299,DRMN_83_4236994,00.html
[scroll down]
Everything I've read has said Ausmus is interested in either Houston or San Diego. Has anyone heard any differently? Ringolsby doesn't actually say Ausmus would be interested, but he sort of implies it.
[scroll down]
Everything I've read has said Ausmus is interested in either Houston or San Diego. Has anyone heard any differently? Ringolsby doesn't actually say Ausmus would be interested, but he sort of implies it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Padres looking to trade for catching?
« on: November 10, 2005, 02:37:58 pm »
Also the Austin Lounge Lizards' song, which was inspired by the aforementioned road off I-35.
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Talk Zone / Re: Padres looking to trade for catching?
« on: November 10, 2005, 12:01:45 pm »
Well, the link came up with the Dallas Morning News registration page. Sorry about that. The gist of the story is that the Pads and Rangers are talking about trading Adam Eaton for Gerald Laird.
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Talk Zone / Re: I think this is a good thing
« on: November 08, 2005, 11:36:52 am »
I agree it probably wouldn't be good for the Astros. But I also agree that it would be good for baseball. I is a shame that a team with a rich history and a fantastic stadium like the Pirates should be mired in last place forever.
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Talk Zone / Re: List of free agents
« on: October 28, 2005, 12:13:05 pm »Quote:Quote:
What are yall talking about?
Sosa is the bat and corner outfielder that we need to shore up this lineup, Nomar as an upgrade over Everett at short, and Lidge is done and we can sign a lock down closer in Farnsworth.
oh fuck, then we'd have the cubs
What the Astros have to do is pry away that clutch hitter guy, you know the one, what's his name, the one guy who was the essential piece that helped his team get to the World Series this season? Damn memory, what's his name...
You must mean Carl Everett.
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Talk Zone / 15-30, 0-3. What the hell.
« on: October 26, 2005, 11:54:21 am »
Just need to win four games in a row and that's been done before. Not in a World Series, but there's a first time for everything.
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Talk Zone / Re: I won't post the poem or anything, but....
« on: October 25, 2005, 04:08:52 pm »Quote:
Excellent link; but I am confused as to why it's on a site called American Rhetoric.
Good question. In college I had a course on European literature in which we read Flannery O'Connor.
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Talk Zone / Re: I won't post the poem or anything, but....
« on: October 25, 2005, 04:07:20 pm »
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot,
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats he did that day.
Then shall our names,
Familiar in their mouths as household words,
Oswalt the king,
Bagwell and Biggio,
Berkman and Ausmus,
Taveras and Lidge,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in New York now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
But he'll remember with advantages
What feats he did that day.
Then shall our names,
Familiar in their mouths as household words,
Oswalt the king,
Bagwell and Biggio,
Berkman and Ausmus,
Taveras and Lidge,
Be in their flowing cups freshly remember'd.
This story shall the good man teach his son;
And Crispin Crispian shall ne'er go by,
From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remember'd;
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne'er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition:
And gentlemen in New York now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin's day.
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Talk Zone / Re: If Selig is correct that MLB controls the post season...
« on: October 25, 2005, 11:37:19 am »
Will they be introducing the Commissioner at the game? That should generate some noise.
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Talk Zone / Re: A brief, but enjoyable, history lesson--at least for me
« on: October 21, 2005, 06:38:33 pm »Quote:
Read that someone in Chicago has a sign w/ this message: "SOX in the city".
I enjoyed the history lesson. Speaking of signs at baseball games, my all-time favorite was in Phoenix at the Arizona-Yankees series: "It takes more than nine Yanks to beat our Johnson."
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Talk Zone / Re: We still don't know who the Game 1 starters are...
« on: October 20, 2005, 05:27:49 pm »
I predict two former Yankee pitchers.
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Talk Zone / an entertaining aspect of the new Busch Stadium
« on: October 20, 2005, 05:26:48 pm »
will be the many car crashes right outside. From the Cardinals' web site:
Second, when Clark Street is "rebuilt" through the site after Busch Stadium comes down, fans and motorists traveling along Clark Street will be able to enjoy unobstructed views into the ballpark, including the playing field itself!
Second, when Clark Street is "rebuilt" through the site after Busch Stadium comes down, fans and motorists traveling along Clark Street will be able to enjoy unobstructed views into the ballpark, including the playing field itself!
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Talk Zone / Re: inspiration
« on: October 20, 2005, 01:10:54 pm »Quote:Quote:
I don't know about the rest of you, but as a long-time OWA and AstrosConnection reader, this image gave me confidence yesterday:
The Link
That and Roy O, of course.
Well, good. I'm glad I could help. I'd like to thank Kevin's disembodied head, Moses, Charlton Heston, and the good people at Adobe for making the wonderful products that they do. And Roy. Of course.
You're ready for the Oscars.
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Talk Zone / inspiration
« on: October 20, 2005, 11:40:36 am »
I don't know about the rest of you, but as a long-time OWA and AstrosConnection reader, this image gave me confidence yesterday:
The Link
That and Roy O, of course.
The Link
That and Roy O, of course.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell as DH
« on: October 20, 2005, 11:31:49 am »
They should use the same lineups they have been: Lamb at 1st against righthanders with Berkman in left; Berkman at 1st against lefthanders with Burke in left. And Bagwell at DH.
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Talk Zone / Cardinals and their fans
« on: October 20, 2005, 11:21:33 am »
For all the crap they get in this forum, I thought the Cardinals and their fans were very classy in defeat, which is not that easy. They're a great organization and I hope they lose to the Astros again in next year's LCS.
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Talk Zone / Re: To the Cards Fans Coming Over Here to Quote Me:
« on: October 19, 2005, 06:05:06 pm »Quote:
In the end, we're all just dorks with internet access.
Thank God for the internet or we'd all just be plain old dorks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Something to say before game 6, possibly 7
« on: October 19, 2005, 03:52:01 pm »Quote:
Just wondering why you guys talk about the Cards the way we talk about the Cubs.
You should read the things that are said here about the Cubs. That makes the Co-ards stuff seem like Tim McCarver.
I agree with you about your team for the most part. The only thing that bugs me is that banner.
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Talk Zone / Re: YOUR DUTY TODAY AS AN ASTROS FAN
« on: October 19, 2005, 03:11:13 pm »
I've been pulling for the team every game. I guess I must really like the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Re: Billy Wagner quote....
« on: October 19, 2005, 11:57:50 am »
I'm not a fan of Billy Wagner, but good for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: separated at birth
« on: October 18, 2005, 07:06:01 pm »Quote:
Wait a sec, where the hell are you?
He's right outside your door.
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Talk Zone / Re: separated at birth
« on: October 18, 2005, 06:57:49 pm »
He's Oklahoma's football head coach. I reckon you're not from around these parts.
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Talk Zone / Re: The people saying the Astros are done
« on: October 18, 2005, 06:50:25 pm »
And maybe we could have gotten Tim Redding back.
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Talk Zone / The people saying the Astros are done
« on: October 18, 2005, 06:23:31 pm »
are no doubt the same people who had them trading Clemens to the Yankees.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ok, I'm Over It.
« on: October 18, 2005, 05:48:16 pm »Quote:
Roy is the perfect person for Game 6. he will flat get after their asses. i have to admire StL. they play hard and do not quit. their 9th inning rally was a miracle, but it happened because they believed that it could.
go get 'em.
I agree. I got nothin' against the Co-ards (except that ridiculous banner). But now it's time to kick their asses. And I wish they were playing tonight.
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Talk Zone / Re: The worst thing about last night...
« on: October 18, 2005, 04:41:29 pm »
If their ballpark is so great why are they blowing it up?
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Talk Zone / Re: Jesus Mary and Joseph
« on: October 18, 2005, 12:15:37 pm »
Yes, sir. Yesterday sucked, but it's over and tomorrow is another day.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2006 schedule
« on: September 12, 2005, 02:23:14 pm »
Do all the teams do this kind of spin on the next season? The Royals? The Devil Rays?
Quote:
"The Houston Astros today unveiled their schedule for the 2006 championship season..." Championship season? What the hell does that mean?
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