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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 7, October 30, 2019
« on: October 30, 2019, 06:15:58 pm »Wow, nice! Enjoy the game!And drink one for all of us! The atmosphere must be amazing!
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Talk Zone / Re: Looking for a Fantasy Baseball League to join
« on: January 28, 2019, 11:11:11 pm »Hell, let her in our league. She might give you more competition than we did last year.No doubt!
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Talk Zone / Astros Caravan Austin
« on: January 20, 2019, 11:33:02 am »
Is there any word on which players will be coming to Austin next Tuesday?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Baltimore Orioles @ Houston Astros - April 3rd 2018
« on: April 03, 2018, 10:19:26 pm »I assume they took Correa out because of the big lead?Radio saying he gets day off tomorrow too.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yankees
« on: March 12, 2018, 05:54:57 pm »
Yesterday on Astros radio, Sparky said he heard Hinch tell Boone he's got a new Righty for Sanchez, Stanton and Judge.
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Talk Zone / Re: tomorrows game is on mlb
« on: February 22, 2018, 11:28:06 am »
I hope you're right, but if AT&T Sports has it, expect a black out on Spectrum.
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Talk Zone / Re: How to stream Astros games?
« on: April 05, 2017, 06:14:12 pm »
Appreciate it, will give it a shot.
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Talk Zone / Re: How to stream Astros games?
« on: April 05, 2017, 03:03:08 pm »
It's called ExpressVPN
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Talk Zone / Re: How to stream Astros games?
« on: April 05, 2017, 02:08:36 pm »
I am trying to use a VPN for the first time and still suffering the blackout. Shouldn't I be able to turn it on and use the At Bat app with it, or are there more hoops to jump through?
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Talk Zone / Re: Center field
« on: March 28, 2017, 07:08:50 am »
Taco More is one of Austins best kept secrets.
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Talk Zone / Re: In Market Streaming
« on: February 14, 2017, 10:47:03 am »
I'm confused by the wording "fans who subscribe to those channels". Specifically if my provider is Spectrum, with no Root Sports, am I still out in the cold?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros in WBC 2017
« on: January 03, 2017, 01:37:53 pm »Tags and ESPN separately reporting that Springer will not play in the WBC.
Any injury concerns mentioned?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rangers Post Season ballpark delicacy
« on: October 04, 2016, 11:47:44 am »It's Aramark. They have a tradition of serving brisket in sausage form.
And it taste like a water logged sponge.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cubs at Astros September 10, 2016
« on: September 10, 2016, 01:21:28 pm »
Any mention of what the game delay was for?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pukes July 15, 2016
« on: July 15, 2016, 10:49:21 pm »No, I don't think so.So why no error if he dropped the ball?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pukes July 15, 2016
« on: July 15, 2016, 10:28:34 pm »Scoring question for the wizards here about a situation that came up in my friend's son's game this afternoon. Situation: runners on 1st and 3rd, less than 2 outs. Batter hits a pop-up to 2nd, but the 2B drops it. He recovers and forces the runner at 2nd, with the batter replacing him at 1st and the runner on 3rd staying put. How do you score that? I called it a fielder's choice and no error, but the official scorer charged an error to the 2B. How would you score it?Wait, did the 2B drop the ball with intent?
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Talk Zone / Re: Lawsuit over Future of Televised Baseball
« on: March 22, 2016, 04:00:28 pm »
Apparently no Astros on TWC in Austin again this year, so far, according to some very uniformed multi-levels of tech support. At least I like sports bars. Who benefits from this, the Rangers?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phillies - March 3, 2016
« on: March 03, 2016, 03:15:08 pm »
Great having the Astros Game Zone back in the afternoon!
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Talk Zone / Re: New unis?
« on: January 24, 2016, 11:05:38 am »
So this is the new "alternate"? Does that mean the Orange "alternate" is fazed out? Or do they now have two alternates? And, it's pretty much the BP/spring trading jersey, so do we see a different bp jersey this year?
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Talk Zone / Re: Lawsuit over Future of Televised Baseball
« on: January 19, 2016, 09:22:12 pm »
So does this mean Austin, TX will not be blacked out by the MLB package?
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Talk Zone / Re: Race for the Lid Winner!!!
« on: October 22, 2015, 11:49:03 pm »
Amazing. The season keeps giving, congrats!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Hags September 29, 2015
« on: September 29, 2015, 11:14:12 pm »
Sounded well played by Tucker on radio
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Hags September 29, 2015
« on: September 29, 2015, 11:10:46 pm »
Steve Sparks pregame ritual is gargling red wine vinegar and whistling show tunes. He says.
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Talk Zone / Re: TV Schedule
« on: April 06, 2015, 12:26:32 am »
Anyone heard if Astros Opener is available in Austin on TW?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros vs StripedYellowPussies 3/12/15
« on: March 12, 2015, 01:46:25 pm »
I really like Ford too, Capps brings me back too some good times. Hopefully Ford is here to do the same.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros vs StripedYellowPussies 3/12/15
« on: March 12, 2015, 01:08:42 pm »
Great to here Capps again, stopped listening to the Express games. THAT is an PBP voice.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Yankmees @ Astros March 7, 2015
« on: March 07, 2015, 02:32:28 pm »
Astros lead 4-3 after 7 1/2.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft Day Predictions
« on: June 05, 2014, 05:30:27 pm »
Kolek
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Talk Zone / Re: Friday's game not blacked out
« on: May 29, 2014, 01:39:18 pm »
Motion to make all remaing games Civil Rights Games
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rangers April 12, 2014
« on: April 12, 2014, 10:19:51 pm »
No doubt, Villar! And nice snag from Carter.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rangers April 12, 2014
« on: April 12, 2014, 09:42:33 pm »
Gross man legging out nice double in the ninth
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Yankmees @ Astros April 1, 2014 Opening Day!!!
« on: April 01, 2014, 07:52:12 pm »
Blacked out in Austin MLB network and free preview. Sounds good on the radidio though. Cheers to all at the game!
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Yankmees @ Astros April 1, 2014 Opening Day!!!
« on: March 31, 2014, 02:14:08 pm »
Any word on TV showing of this game in Austin on Time Warner?
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Talk Zone / Re: OPENING DAY 2014 - tickets, food, etc.
« on: March 31, 2014, 01:11:24 pm »
Anyone know if this game will be televised in Austin on Time Warner?
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Talk Zone / Re: Berkman hangs 'em up
« on: January 30, 2014, 12:12:50 am »
Very interesting argument. You can also look at it another way, as in pure numbers vs pure astros iconic legend. I might lean Cruz over Berkman on the Jose CRUUUZ walk up intro alone.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fowl poles are staying
« on: December 04, 2013, 01:52:51 pm »
Like the trade and hope it works out for all involved. Really hoping I might actually be able to watch this F'ing team develope in Austin again soon, so I can have an opinion about it. Seems the positives are finally coming. Fowler, Appel, Correa, Springer, next 1-1, Comcast lawsuit. Like.
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Talk Zone / Re: anyone watching the ws tonight
« on: October 23, 2013, 03:13:28 pm »
It's the only baseball left, of course I'm watching.
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Talk Zone / Re: Grossmans catch
« on: August 15, 2013, 11:30:04 am »
Yeah, I see it that way too after watching again. Seems usually the player is so happy, he immediately pulls the ball out if his glove to show the world. Grossman played it off like he was just doing his job. Would of been a hell of a hidden ball trick, if he missed it and not gotten called on it.
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Talk Zone / Grossmans catch
« on: August 15, 2013, 10:57:43 am »
If you haven't see it, last night's game saving catch over the wall, find it. It's pretty awesome. But thought Chris Davis asking to see the ball was was a little disrespectful. Like he couldn't believe an Astro could pull it off. The umps weren't asking to see it, why does Grossman owe Davis visual proof. Would've liked to seen him show Davis the finger.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 12, 2013
« on: August 12, 2013, 03:25:26 pm »
YES!
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Talk Zone / Re: CSN Houston
« on: August 05, 2013, 07:47:50 pm »
I'm sure this has been answered, but if I buy MLBTV for the last month of the season ($24.99), will I have access to the Astros games (in Austin area)?
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Talk Zone / Re: Braun suspended for rest of 2013
« on: July 23, 2013, 11:29:56 am »
Isn't his official OWA name Pencil Face Dick Nose?
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Talk Zone / Re: AA Meeting?
« on: July 09, 2013, 04:24:38 pm »
Man Ram in the lineup for RR. Be nice, I hear he is quite sensitive in his old age, now that he's off the pregnancy pills, or whatever he claimed that to be. And please tell that Spike thing he's a fucking traitor!
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Talk Zone / Re: AA Meeting?
« on: July 09, 2013, 03:12:52 pm »
I'm out for this one, but appreciate the effort and hope to be able to make the next one. Cheers!
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Early 2013 Draft Thread
« on: June 05, 2013, 06:44:08 pm »
I would not be disapinted with Frazier or Meadows. Boys can too.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 31, 2013
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:22:54 am »
Angels be our bitches, three game winning streak. Mucho goodness.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 31, 2013
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:20:39 am »
Nice!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 31, 2013
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:17:58 am »
Huge out, wish I could see this!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 31, 2013
« on: June 01, 2013, 12:16:24 am »
Come on Veras!
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Talk Zone / Re: wives gala canceled
« on: May 20, 2013, 03:58:57 pm »
How many of these young players are married?
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Talk Zone / Re: All Star Voting - Where did I go Wrong?
« on: May 20, 2013, 03:57:42 pm »
Well for starters, I don't like your tie.
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Talk Zone / Re: Berman says Reid Ryan to Astros a done deal
« on: May 16, 2013, 12:18:42 pm »
I had forgotten what good news felt like.
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Talk Zone / Re: Today's PSA:
« on: May 10, 2013, 10:38:16 am »
Rumblings on Dan PAtrick that Angel Hernandez intentionally ignored instant replay of the HR as an act of defiance. Would not be surprised at all, if true.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster move
« on: April 24, 2013, 10:13:43 am »
Grossman leading off today's game.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @Angels April 13, 2013
« on: April 13, 2013, 11:03:54 pm »Veras first save situation?Yup
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @Angels April 13, 2013
« on: April 13, 2013, 11:02:13 pm »
Veras first save situation?
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @Angels April 13, 2013
« on: April 13, 2013, 11:00:07 pm »
8-6-4 put out at 2nd to end that inning. Well played boys!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @Angels April 12, 2013
« on: April 13, 2013, 12:34:05 am »
Hamilton brain fart, AWESOME!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @Angels April 12, 2013
« on: April 13, 2013, 12:28:04 am »
3rd quality start for Bud, first starter to go 7.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @Angels April 12, 2013
« on: April 13, 2013, 12:22:13 am »
Dig these new road greys.
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Talk Zone / Re: Harang?
« on: April 08, 2013, 08:00:23 pm »
Would make for some interesting costumes out on the home run porch.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Return of Orange Whoopass
« on: March 27, 2013, 11:56:00 pm »
Now that's what I'm talkin' about! So great to see it.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic
« on: March 09, 2013, 08:55:46 am »
In the wake of the void, finding the WBC pretty compelling. Amazing atmosphere for the games in Japan and the USA-MEX game was packed to the gill's. Some good match ups between team mates too, last night Gallardo against Pencil Faced Dick Nose, Fernando bench coaching for Mexico, etc. Likey.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: March 08, 2013, 12:29:52 pm »
Yeah, Lyles era now at 25.20. My high hopes on him are suffering a bit.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2013 Presale
« on: March 01, 2013, 08:17:03 am »
Presale this morning 10am, pm me if you need password.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 27, 2013, 01:39:32 pm »
Well that made tuning in on lunch break nice. Springer second bomb of the day.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 23, 2013, 02:50:08 pm »
Enjoying having a former player in the booth again. Brings perspective DoRay couldn't. Really looking forward to Ashby.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 23, 2013, 12:21:42 pm »
Oh yeah, Utley is still good. 1-0 Phily. Up comes Howard.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 23, 2013, 12:12:41 pm »
Uni's are sharp.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 23, 2013, 12:12:04 pm »
Maxwell with first hit of the Spring
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 23, 2013, 11:52:57 am »
Former Astro Catcher Chris Snyder, trying for a job with the Nats, just jacked a HR off Sean Marcum. Baseball is back!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Spring Training 2013 Edition
« on: February 23, 2013, 11:11:11 am »
Astros v Phillies, play ball!
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Talk Zone / Re: And so it begins
« on: February 23, 2013, 11:07:46 am »
I'm pretty psyched to hear the new radio teams debut today.
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Talk Zone / 2013 Presale
« on: February 13, 2013, 11:10:11 pm »
Anyone else get an email concerning individual game ticket Presale from astros.com, that had no information attached? Please share if your email contained any info, like when and a password if you were lucky enough to get one.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2013 Games now on KBME 790 AM
« on: February 05, 2013, 01:18:36 pm »
Don't forget you can buy the MLB Radio package for a descent rate. I've had it the past 3 yrs, you get every broadcast for every team. Iirc it's about $20 for the season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball book
« on: February 01, 2013, 09:47:43 pm »
It'a fun read Hap, but probably more from your "watered down" era point of view. Lot's you already know, but still interesting to read about. Especially during the VOID!
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Talk Zone / Re: HOF announcement coming in less than 2 weeks
« on: January 09, 2013, 08:19:39 am »
1pm today, drum roll please...
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Talk Zone / Re: HOF announcement coming in less than 2 weeks
« on: December 31, 2012, 06:55:49 pm »
With Voting ending today, when is HOF announced?
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Talk Zone / Re: Wilton Lopez to Philly
« on: December 04, 2012, 11:55:43 pm »
Wind-up looks a little like the Rocket. Sans the bat throw at Piazza of course.
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Talk Zone / Re: JD expected to return in 2013
« on: December 04, 2012, 02:51:21 pm »
Well crappy, crap, crap! They sure know how to kick a fan when he's down.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rangers Lose
« on: October 06, 2012, 10:46:35 am »
I love that Ranger fan will have to suck on that until spring training.
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Talk Zone / Re: Riggleman on the short list
« on: August 23, 2012, 12:15:24 pm »
Can I get an Ausmus!
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Talk Zone / Riggleman on the short list
« on: August 23, 2012, 11:53:53 am »
Says he's been contacted by Astros for interview after seaon. On Dan Patrick Show.
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Game Zone 2012 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 06/13/12
« on: June 13, 2012, 11:47:51 pm »
Cain pitching a helluva game. CJ had one good swing on him, but wow.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2012 Draftees and Status
« on: June 04, 2012, 06:52:29 pm »
When does he start playing in the minors?
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Talk Zone / Presale today
« on: February 09, 2012, 08:32:56 am »
If you'd be so kind, please post PW when you get it from Twitter.
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Talk Zone / Re: Fielder to the Tigers
« on: January 26, 2012, 12:50:02 pm »Then there is this lovely shot from his days roaming Tiger stadium as a very large child. Brings to mind the old put down "and your mother dresses you funny."
Tigers hat, Cubs pants, Giants shirt. Nice
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros sign Chris Snyder
« on: January 20, 2012, 12:52:40 pm »
Footer thinks/tweets- if healthy, an upgrade over Q.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reliever traded?
« on: December 14, 2011, 07:07:37 pm »Hopefully that's not some kind of prophetic Freudian slip.
Ha, and I was worried about getting Lowrie wrong.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reliever traded?
« on: December 14, 2011, 05:25:20 pm »
First descent Astros news I've heard in a while and would bet Mills had a big say in this move too.
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Talk Zone / Re: 50th Anniversary Logo
« on: September 30, 2011, 11:25:47 pm »
At first I thought the D-backs most recent uni looked too much like the our roadies. Until we switched to red caps, and looked just like them.
ETA: Not to mention the black hats already looked awesome with the road greys!
ETA: Not to mention the black hats already looked awesome with the road greys!
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Talk Zone / Re: I miss the Clarks
« on: September 30, 2011, 08:52:33 pm »
There is some freaking hilarious shit to be read in this thread. Thank you, err fuck you Clarks!
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Talk Zone / Re: 50th Anniversary Logo
« on: September 30, 2011, 08:32:27 pm »
I think it's pretty good, especially the Shooting Star over the Rainbow Gut. They are definitely in "promote the brand mode" since they lack a face to put on it. Also will be a challenge to make-over Minute Maid Park since it was basically built around the current colors. Would love to see it though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros on Time Warner Austin still?
« on: September 09, 2011, 12:51:45 pm »Not even the bump to 77?
I've checked 77, no luck recently.
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Talk Zone / Astros on Time Warner Austin still?
« on: September 09, 2011, 10:20:54 am »
Anyone know if the Astros are on at all, anywhere on Time Warner in Austin this weekend? Seems the stRangers are taking over 1639. Grrrr
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Beer and Queso / Re: SnS Fantasy Football 2011!!!
« on: September 01, 2011, 12:04:58 pm »
I'm in, will log in and sign on tonight.
Thanks!
'11 Oilers
Thanks!
'11 Oilers
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 8/26
« on: August 26, 2011, 11:22:45 pm »
Carlos is right, BS call
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 8/26
« on: August 26, 2011, 11:02:28 pm »
Bring back the black road caps
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 8/26
« on: August 26, 2011, 10:47:11 pm »
Happ's been good tonight, squeezed a bit on his game plan of low strikes to Keppinger cost him there
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 8/26
« on: August 26, 2011, 10:37:11 pm »
Kep is quality
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 8/26
« on: August 26, 2011, 10:28:38 pm »
Have I been Cabrera'd at Altuve v Tatu for Seperated at Birth?
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Giants 8/26
« on: August 26, 2011, 10:20:12 pm »
Happ looking good so far, happy Friday folks!
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Astros at Rockies
« on: August 22, 2011, 07:35:40 pm »
Schaefer (sp?) debut tonight?
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes 8/11/11
« on: August 11, 2011, 11:44:26 pm »but not really surprising.
night.
Exactly, this team is to young to win games like this.
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Game Zone 2011 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes 8/11/11
« on: August 11, 2011, 11:27:25 pm »
Got away with the hanger, then Goldschmidt guessed right on the fastball. Mother f***!!
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Beer and Queso / Re: London's Burning
« on: August 11, 2011, 10:00:38 am »
Tottenham-Everton scrapped. EPL opening weekend in doubt now.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New Orleans foodie recommendations
« on: August 11, 2011, 09:56:33 am »Yes, but he doesn't want to dine with the masses in the 3rd class cabin in case the lower decks are scraped by a traveling iceberg.
Exactly! Thanks for all of the recommendations. My list got very long, very fast. Gonna need to add a couple more weeks to the trip to fit it all in!
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Beer and Queso / New Orleans foodie recommendations
« on: August 10, 2011, 12:51:26 pm »
First trip to New Orleans and need some foodie advice. Looking to avoid the tourist traps and find the real deal. Expensive or inexpensive, swank are dive, don't care. Looking for creole, cajun, soul food, etc.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Jarred Cosart
« on: August 03, 2011, 12:25:17 am »
Ah-la Roy-o maybe, with a more exaggerated hitch.
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Talk Zone / Re: Brain-frying vid
« on: July 26, 2011, 11:22:39 am »
You know, to me it looks more like the turf gave way than him tripping over himself. It was just replaced after a U2 concert. Classic
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Talk Zone / Re: Lyon, WTF?
« on: June 09, 2011, 03:42:55 pm »
Are we sure Lyon was not hurt from the get go, and just tried to suck it up for the team until he had to be DL'd. He may finally be right, and be the Brandon Lyon of last year. If he does well, great and he ups his trade value. If not, Melancon is your man.
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Talk Zone / Re: Twitter type info
« on: May 26, 2011, 12:08:40 am »
Brett Wallace does not look like Brian Bogusevic.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sat Night Game
« on: April 23, 2011, 05:13:56 pm »
Is there an Time Warner station in Austin showing the Astros game tonight? Looks like the Spurs have hijacked FSN, 1639.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole Hamels: A Marked Man
« on: March 16, 2011, 08:40:11 am »
FTR, Hall did not go down, just got brushed back. I find his comments kind of funny and am glad he's fired up.
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Talk Zone / Re: Annual Lineup Debate Thread
« on: March 03, 2011, 12:04:09 pm »ETA: And block the catcher's view of 1B.
Wallace has a leg up on everyone in this department.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ty Wigginton on adjusting to different positions as a utility guy:
« on: February 28, 2011, 11:57:35 pm »
Ty's good like that.
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Talk Zone / Re: SN: NL Central
« on: February 28, 2011, 11:53:36 pm »worked out pretty well because of Kepp's injury, but unless a) Keppinger falls off the table or b) Hall suddenly becomes Prince of the Crawford Boxes this looks like at best a wash
Kepp worked out pretty well last year so the Astros went out to protect him with Hall, just in case. So far so good.
If Hall plays well, Kepp comes back, you've got depth. If Hall tanks, Kepp comes back and must step up, I still like both scenarios.
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Talk Zone / Re: Berkman in STL Today
« on: January 21, 2011, 10:14:18 pm »Yep.
Sure, me too. but then I think about how much better this team was in the second half last year without Twinkie and Roy, and all of their drama, and I get a little excited about the potential of this new mix and a a year two B. Mills at the helm.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell: More Classy than the entire BBWAA
« on: January 05, 2011, 11:54:05 pm »
Another reason I love Bagwell.
Bags is pure class, exceptional quotes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Guess what percentage of votes Bagwell will get for HOF
« on: January 03, 2011, 11:32:06 am »
33.3%
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Talk Zone / Re: Mystery team?
« on: December 22, 2010, 05:57:54 pm »I don't how much he'd clear in payroll, but how about trading Keppinger and keeping both Wandy and Webb. Wandy can always be flipped at the deadline. Myers, Wandy, Happ, Webb and Figueroa/Rowland-Smith isn't a bad rotation.
As far as the current state of rotation goes and with the fact they open on the road in Philly, I'd wouldn't mind seeing Happ and Meyers open against their former club, then Wandy v Roy in game three of the series. Then Bud throws the Home Opener.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Okay, let's play a game
« on: December 10, 2010, 12:49:19 pm »
From "A Hard Days Night" alone, I reset these constantly with my ever improving Liverpudlian accent -
"It's right grotty"
"They loom large in his legend"
"Sorry 'bout your field mistah!"
"Bet your a terrific swimmer"
"It's gear, fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles"
"It's right grotty"
"They loom large in his legend"
"Sorry 'bout your field mistah!"
"Bet your a terrific swimmer"
"It's gear, fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles"
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Talk Zone / Re: Fox 26 says Astros officially for sale
« on: December 10, 2010, 09:23:28 am »Last I saw was a lot of people yakking it up but nothing serious yet.
Yeah, also heard that although alot of interest, Drayton say's he hasn't "opened the books" to anyone. Whatever that means.
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: December 10, 2010, 09:20:47 am »
Some how my '10 Oilers snuck in the back door of this party. Bum luck I guess, because I get out projected every week.
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Talk Zone / Re: Winter meetings: Astros notes (per MLBTR)
« on: December 09, 2010, 08:03:14 am »
Pedro Beato, has a ring to it. Just sayin'
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Talk Zone / Re: Crawford
« on: December 09, 2010, 07:59:28 am »
I think I'm becoming so numb to the amount of millions these guys make that the length of the contract shocks me more.
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Beer and Queso / Re: The 50 best Mexican restaurants in Texas
« on: November 18, 2010, 08:59:16 am »
Very interesting and informative thread. I'm curious, are black beans considered Tex-Mex?
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Talk Zone / Re: Blum to Snakes
« on: November 15, 2010, 10:53:08 pm »
Sorta sucks, I mean he did manage this team for a time during the Cooper years.
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Talk Zone / Re: Expanded Playoffs?
« on: October 29, 2010, 10:43:56 am »
I vote for Lyon. Lindstrom makes me nervous with his delivery, seems like to many moving parts or something. All for keeping them both until you get a good offer for Lindstrom.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL
« on: October 14, 2010, 08:37:47 am »
Sonic Youth were jaw dropping incredible. Actually the triumvirate, back to back to back
of Beach House, Sonic Youth and the Strokes on friday was woth the price of my three day pass.
of Beach House, Sonic Youth and the Strokes on friday was woth the price of my three day pass.
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Talk Zone / Re: Braves hire Fredi Gonzalez
« on: October 13, 2010, 02:34:00 pm »
My brain just saw "Braves hire Fredia..."
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Talk Zone / Re: 5 games back
« on: September 23, 2010, 12:47:58 am »
Stranger things bro, stranger things.
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Talk Zone / Re: OMG Look at Pence Bobble
« on: September 04, 2010, 10:17:46 am »
All I can think of is- America! Fuck yeah!!
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: August 28, 2010, 10:35:07 am »
Thanks man, really appreciate it.
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: August 28, 2010, 09:46:29 am »
Joey, sent you a pm. I'm on the list of 14, but getting a league full message when registering. Anyone else get this?
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Talk Zone / Re: Brandon Phillips shamelessly tries to endear himself to SnS posters
« on: August 10, 2010, 10:26:44 pm »
Apologies for delayed response, but it was shown live on MLB network ,Time Warner. Pisser of a night, returning from watching USA/Brasil abomination, just in time to catch Bourns triple that later tied the game, only to suffer through Lindstrom choking the game up to former Express farm hand Brooks Conrad and his monster dinger. Happy for Brooks, but DAMN painful night for the brick red, white, black -n- blue.
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Talk Zone / Re: Brandon Phillips shamelessly tries to endear himself to SnS posters
« on: August 10, 2010, 06:27:27 pm »
Here we go, first inning and both teams have a go. LaRussa and Baker ejected. Molina and Phillips kick it off.
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Talk Zone / Re: SnS fantasy football 2010!!!
« on: August 10, 2010, 12:22:29 pm »
I'm in, will pm you.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Redlegs@ Astros 7/23/10
« on: July 23, 2010, 07:55:48 pm »
Barehanded Johnson?
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Andy Hummel
« on: July 21, 2010, 05:22:36 pm »
Wow, that's crazy. Survived only by Jody Stevens. Would be nice to see him do some more stuff with the Posies.
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Beer and Queso / Re: La Gran Final: Spain vs. The Netherlands
« on: July 10, 2010, 11:22:57 am »
2-2, Holland win on PK's.
er, Netherlands, Holanda, Oranje, Whatevah.
RO RUTCH!
er, Netherlands, Holanda, Oranje, Whatevah.
RO RUTCH!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final
« on: June 30, 2010, 02:49:18 pm »
The El Mundo newspaper refers to it as Holanda. Is that how it's commonly refered to/spelled in Spanish?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final
« on: June 30, 2010, 02:23:34 pm »
You are correct sir, old habits die hard. The actual FIFA country code for the region is NED, for Nederland. Holland has become more of a nickname, like the Azzuri for Italy or Yanks for Americans. Depending on how it's used, Holland can actually be an insult to some, sorta like calling a Texan a Yank.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final
« on: June 30, 2010, 12:20:16 pm »I had a Spain - Brazil final in my bracket and, despite a number of early games going awry, that's how it's panning out and I have no reason to change my opinion. Spain beats Brazil in a thriller.
Same here, but I've got Brasil winning their 6th title. Dating back to 1962, this thing goes Euro/S. America/Euro/S. America...
1962 Brasil
1966 England
1970 Brasil
1974 W. Germany
1978 Argentina
1982 Italy
1986 Argentina
1990 W. Germany
1994 Brasil
1998 France
2002 Brasil
2006 Italy
2010 ...
I'm going on record here and say Brasil break's the trend at WC'14 and wins numbero 7 too. Remember where we're going?
Rio.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final
« on: June 30, 2010, 11:10:17 am »Spain and The Netherlands will meet in the finals and Spain will final take care of business and win "La Copa Mundial".
This is the one I want. Holland can play with Brasil all day long offensively, but Brasil get a slight edge on defense, which is wierd to say. Robben's goal against Slovakia is my hands down fave of the Cup.
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Beer and Queso / Copa Mundial 2010 - Cuartos de Final
« on: June 30, 2010, 09:37:20 am »
Friday, July 02
Holland v Brasil
9:00am at Port Elizabeth Stadium, Nelson Mandela Bay
I would love a Dutch upset here, but the Samba Boys are starting to feel there shirts. This is a rematch of the '94 WC Quarterfinal, played in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. I was there btw, it was incredible. It was the game Bebeto did his famous "rock the baby" goal celebration. The Dutch were down 0-2 and tied the game in the second half. Won late by Brasil 3-2 on a free kick by Branco.
Uruguay v Ghana
1:30pm at Soccer City, Johannesburg
Gotta go with Uruguay here. Incredibly strong defensive team and Forlan has been awesome. Ghanaria won't be able to knock them off the ball like they did the Americans.
Saturday, July 3
Argentina v Germany
9:00am at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Pick 'em. Soccer Gods say 0-0 and Germany wins on PK's. The Hand of God will remain on the side line, but the little god on the field may finally find the net. Who knows, he's very due.
Paraguay v Spain
1:30pm at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Next, Espana romp.
Holland v Brasil
9:00am at Port Elizabeth Stadium, Nelson Mandela Bay
I would love a Dutch upset here, but the Samba Boys are starting to feel there shirts. This is a rematch of the '94 WC Quarterfinal, played in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl. I was there btw, it was incredible. It was the game Bebeto did his famous "rock the baby" goal celebration. The Dutch were down 0-2 and tied the game in the second half. Won late by Brasil 3-2 on a free kick by Branco.
Uruguay v Ghana
1:30pm at Soccer City, Johannesburg
Gotta go with Uruguay here. Incredibly strong defensive team and Forlan has been awesome. Ghanaria won't be able to knock them off the ball like they did the Americans.
Saturday, July 3
Argentina v Germany
9:00am at Green Point Stadium, Cape Town
Pick 'em. Soccer Gods say 0-0 and Germany wins on PK's. The Hand of God will remain on the side line, but the little god on the field may finally find the net. Who knows, he's very due.
Paraguay v Spain
1:30pm at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Next, Espana romp.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #3: Groups E and F, 6/24
« on: June 24, 2010, 09:54:04 am »
Come on you Kiwi's!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Manzella out for six weeks
« on: June 23, 2010, 03:45:58 pm »
Sucks! Was enjoying the new look infield last night.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23
« on: June 23, 2010, 12:34:33 pm »
Separated at birth with Nate from Six Feet Under.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups C and D, 6/23
« on: June 23, 2010, 12:31:46 pm »
I think the American is former US Midfielder John Harkes. I'm still breathless an hour later. Unfreakingbelievable. AMERICA, F*** YEAH!!!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 22, 2010, 03:44:37 pm »England meets France in the airport.
Too funny, and obviously the French surrender to them.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup Decision Day #1: Groups A and B, 6/22
« on: June 22, 2010, 03:36:13 pm »
And still the World Cup waits for a Messi goal. Just sayin'...
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: June 21, 2010, 09:03:07 am »
Any word on Lyles being moved up to Round Rock?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 17, 2010, 08:57:03 am »
So...5 goals in 2 games for Argentina and none for Messi? The worlds greatest player is obviously not playing yet, right?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 16, 2010, 11:02:45 am »
WHOA! The suprise's in this tourney are the freaking best!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 16, 2010, 10:45:30 am »
Thanks for the Gaurdian link Limey. Good commentary.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 16, 2010, 08:23:58 am »
Question. In the Round of Sixteen, can two countries from the same region play each other? There's a good chance that 2A v 1B will be Argentina v Uruguay. If they can't face each other, who would be moved?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 14, 2010, 11:34:55 am »You don't like loud vulvas?
Sounds like France is threatening to surrender to them.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 11, 2010, 02:19:00 pm »
A draw for South Africa against Mexico is a win for the host nation, imo. That's Mexico easiest opponent, they needed a win as was apparent from their attacking game plan. South Africa and their fans are very happy tonight.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 11, 2010, 09:28:07 am »
ANyone have an online link for this?
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros at Rockies - 6/10
« on: June 10, 2010, 04:54:55 pm »
Thank you humidor.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros at Rockies - 6/10
« on: June 10, 2010, 04:52:12 pm »
Is this Lyon's first save opportunity?
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros at Rockies - 6/10
« on: June 10, 2010, 04:36:04 pm »
Fucking double clutch in that situation!? I'm sorry but all reports coming out of ST had Feliz as a stellar defensive third baseman. Let's see it.
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if you are going to hijak do the cadilak of fan sites with the rolls of fans
Toadally!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 10, 2010, 02:10:22 pm »Bet against Messi at your own risk.
A fools bet for sure, but while he excels under the Barca system that is built to provide for him, I have yet to see it translate when he puts on an Argentina shirt. Speaking of fools, I think it's absolutely shocking that Maradona has been given the reigns to this team.
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Beer and Queso / Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 10, 2010, 12:15:04 pm »
Happy World Cup Eve all.
It's hard not to think the final will come down to Brasil v Espania, but there are always suprises in store. I like Uruguay over France tomorrow, as the French may have already surrendered. Gotta go with my home boys over England Saturday, just because. Holland are my dark horse with Ribbery, Robben and Snieder running riot on everyone. Messi will
wilt without his Barcalona supporting cast, and hell Maradona is bat ass crazy. Injuries to Drogba and Nani will weigh heavy on the Ivory Coast and Portugal. The ball is a ball, quit yer cryin' keepers and I'll take the over on the number of super models in attendence to fawn over Ronaldo's abb's.
This monster will be covered like no other sporting event in history, can't wait!
It's hard not to think the final will come down to Brasil v Espania, but there are always suprises in store. I like Uruguay over France tomorrow, as the French may have already surrendered. Gotta go with my home boys over England Saturday, just because. Holland are my dark horse with Ribbery, Robben and Snieder running riot on everyone. Messi will
wilt without his Barcalona supporting cast, and hell Maradona is bat ass crazy. Injuries to Drogba and Nani will weigh heavy on the Ivory Coast and Portugal. The ball is a ball, quit yer cryin' keepers and I'll take the over on the number of super models in attendence to fawn over Ronaldo's abb's.
This monster will be covered like no other sporting event in history, can't wait!
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft 2010
« on: June 08, 2010, 12:28:19 am »
And we shall all suffer for that. Excellent work OSF, thank you.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Draft 2010
« on: June 07, 2010, 06:53:03 pm »
Good athlete, second base, I dig it.
ETA: I like that Veck was pro-active, reaching for the guy he wanted.
ETA: I like that Veck was pro-active, reaching for the guy he wanted.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 World Cup Ad
« on: May 26, 2010, 03:52:29 pm »
England will look great on the list of teams punked by the US with this mentality.
Nice headline from an English tab shown during last nights game, er, tryout.
England
Algeria
Slovenia
Yanks
Nice headline from an English tab shown during last nights game, er, tryout.
England
Algeria
Slovenia
Yanks
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Beer and Queso / Re: Lost
« on: May 26, 2010, 01:58:43 pm »I thought the finale was pretty good, but the back and forth of this thread is even better. Any thoughts/theories on why Mr Echo was a no show on the finale? .
..besides they threw the character away.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 World Cup Ad
« on: May 26, 2010, 01:42:15 pm »Whoa, whoa, whoa there. You Americans are actually rooting for USA in the World Cup? Sweet Jesus, why?
Big time, call me a homer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Austin gets the US Grand Prix!
« on: May 26, 2010, 01:40:19 pm »So, uh, who's paying for the track?
Privately funded according to todays Statesman. Wierdest thing about this is how out of the blue it came. They've been working on it for four years? I'm sure there was some heavy competition and a highly anticipated F1 announcement ceremony, but there wasn't a peep about it mentioned here in the paper or on local sports radio until the announcement came out yesterday. I'm hearing it's going to be located somewhere around the new airport. Also that it's not a 100% done deal just yet.
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Talk Zone / Re: Could the owners of this site...
« on: May 26, 2010, 01:29:52 pm »
I was hoping it was cosmic shift when ever this team goes 15-30. Bring the tombstone!
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2010 World Cup Ad
« on: May 24, 2010, 03:45:45 pm »
Caught it Saturday during the Champions League Final, freaking brilliant!
I loved the "England in Roo-ins" headline part and hoping to see it for real on June 13th.
I loved the "England in Roo-ins" headline part and hoping to see it for real on June 13th.
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Talk Zone / Re: RIP Jose Lima
« on: May 23, 2010, 02:06:50 pm »
Shocking. One of my all time favorite Baseball personalities.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Champions League Final
« on: May 22, 2010, 11:55:06 am »
Found it, 1501 KTBC1 on TWC.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Champions League Final
« on: May 22, 2010, 11:35:02 am »
My Austin Time Warner has FSC on 1614. It showing the pregame noon-1:30pm, Premier League Highlites until the post game show at 4pm. No live game feed. Then replay at 8pm tonight. ?Is it on Fox Soccer Channel Plus?
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Beer and Queso / Champions League Final
« on: May 22, 2010, 10:00:29 am »
Any one know what channel this will be on in Austin on Time Warner Cable?
I'm not a huge fan of either team, but the Mourino drama is always fun to watch and Arjen Robben might be one of the most in form players on the planet right now.
I'm not a huge fan of either team, but the Mourino drama is always fun to watch and Arjen Robben might be one of the most in form players on the planet right now.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: 'Stros at Dojers, 5/17/2010
« on: May 17, 2010, 10:45:00 pm »Takes a slow man to get tagged out at home on that play....
He was waved home, no?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Guitarists - power supplies?
« on: May 12, 2010, 11:32:44 am »
I know alot of folks who will tell you they prefer batteries, and claim they sound better that way. Their are alot of tone variables in any set up though.
I replace batteries before every gig, unless doing consecutive nights. Granted, I use 2 to 3 pedals tops. I've had pedal boards with adapters but have had those fail too. It's all personal preference really. Here's a nice option -
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PedalPwr2Pls/
Flatwounds on electric? Hell yeah. Any Beatles album pre 1966 is all flat wounds. Pyramid makes a great electric flat. Note, you wont be able to bend the G string, because they are wound in most flat sets.
I replace batteries before every gig, unless doing consecutive nights. Granted, I use 2 to 3 pedals tops. I've had pedal boards with adapters but have had those fail too. It's all personal preference really. Here's a nice option -
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/PedalPwr2Pls/
Flatwounds on electric? Hell yeah. Any Beatles album pre 1966 is all flat wounds. Pyramid makes a great electric flat. Note, you wont be able to bend the G string, because they are wound in most flat sets.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Multiple Lead Singers
« on: May 05, 2010, 12:30:16 pm »Does BRMC count as a "major" band? If so, you can add BJM to the list (for the rare occasions that Anton let's the alternate singer actually sing).
That's a subective question. I guess to some maybe. I understand your point, but with the current state of the music industry, i.e. the disappearance of the "Major" label, indentifying a band as "major" depends on the scene, or genre it's opperating in. BJM is a good case in point.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Multiple Lead Singers
« on: May 05, 2010, 10:52:08 am »Good one. I couldnt think of any modern bands other than System of a Down
Oasis, Sonic Youth, Beastie Boys, Sloan, Black Rebel Morcycle Club, Lil' Capn' Travis.
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Talk Zone / Re: One move?
« on: May 05, 2010, 10:42:08 am »
Bring Alan Ashby back to Astros radio.
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Talk Zone / Re: Arizona Series Preview Posted
« on: May 03, 2010, 03:39:52 pm »
"tends not to locate at some really unfortunate junctures in games allowing the opposition to run around the bases a lot."
I will be borrowing this alot. Thank you!
I will be borrowing this alot. Thank you!
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Talk Zone / Re: Reds at Astros – Haranging Curveballs
« on: April 28, 2010, 12:32:17 pm »
YES! Instamute that freaking song and band! And what makes it worse is you can see where they edit in whatever team/market it's being brodcast in. Makes me feel dirty seeing the Astros associated with it. Ick.
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Talk Zone / Re: MoBerg in Austin this Friday
« on: April 27, 2010, 09:58:09 am »
Cool, thanks for the heads up and will try to make it. I can't wait to ask him to borrow a hundred bucks for my two buds!
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Talk Zone / Re: New lineup today
« on: April 12, 2010, 02:31:13 pm »
I'm kind of suprised Keppinger is not in the line up.
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Talk Zone / Re: Uniwatch talks Astros throwback
« on: April 07, 2010, 08:46:25 am »
I wish they were giving away the space suits Saturday. Or better yet, Spacette dresses for the ladies!
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Talk Zone / Re: Berkman suffers setback
« on: March 31, 2010, 08:57:18 am »
If he only misses four games, it shouldn't be that big of a deal. As stated earlier, these early game's usually come down to pitching and defence. This being magnified by facing Linscum and Cain right off the bat. I'd love to see some good small ball from this team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For the Lid - TwentyTen
« on: March 31, 2010, 08:40:25 am »It's 10:00 a.m., 3/31/10, in Cairo (or Istambul if you prefer). 88 wins!
That's nobody's business but the turks.
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Beer and Queso / Re: SXSW Music Conference
« on: March 16, 2010, 09:16:32 am »
I'm sure the crowd at Antones for Big Star will be substantial, but I wouldn't totally rule out trying. I saw them during sx at the Music Hall a few years back and it was far from full. They've done a ton of reunion shows, so alot of the indutry people have seen them and may opt for other Saturday hipster events.
I would strongly suggest The French Legation for anyone without a wristband. It's a beautiful place, outdoors on a rolling hill, just east of I-35 and the line up there is sweet. The xx play it Thursday at 6pm and Thurston Moore is Friday, also at six. Free and open to the public.
I would strongly suggest The French Legation for anyone without a wristband. It's a beautiful place, outdoors on a rolling hill, just east of I-35 and the line up there is sweet. The xx play it Thursday at 6pm and Thurston Moore is Friday, also at six. Free and open to the public.
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Beer and Queso / SXSW Music Conference
« on: March 16, 2010, 08:34:31 am »
Looking for a heads up on anything that might be good. I plan on catching
Broken Bells/Spoon on Wednesday. Love the new Broken Bells song. Ray Davies
Thursday and Big Star Saturday. The latter two make the wrist band purchase totally worth it, but hoping to find some good power pop to mix in between. Also high on my list is The Happy Hollows, Brazos, The xx, She and Him, Band of Skulls, Best Coast and The Soft Pack.
Broken Bells/Spoon on Wednesday. Love the new Broken Bells song. Ray Davies
Thursday and Big Star Saturday. The latter two make the wrist band purchase totally worth it, but hoping to find some good power pop to mix in between. Also high on my list is The Happy Hollows, Brazos, The xx, She and Him, Band of Skulls, Best Coast and The Soft Pack.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jermaine Dye?
« on: March 16, 2010, 08:17:51 am »
The gaw-damn Germans got nothing to do with it!
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Talk Zone / Re: "Floating" realignment?
« on: March 12, 2010, 08:41:21 am »If a team comes up from below, are they at risk of being sent down after only one season? Or is there some sort of guaranteed minimum stay?
No guarantee, finish bottom three and your relegated. Great stuff from a casual fan stand point, heart breaking if it's "your" team. It can get worse from there too because you can be relegated (or promoted) from any level. In the late 90's Manchester City were relegated from the top flight, then again from the secend tier. They've since climbed, er bought, there way, back up two divisions to the Premier League and are now one of the biggest spending clubs in Europe.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:42:53 pm »
Towles C: 1-3
Maysonnet SS: 6-3
Michaels fo Wandy: 4-3
6-0 Fish, End 3rd
TTFN, someone take it and get us some hits please.
Maysonnet SS: 6-3
Michaels fo Wandy: 4-3
6-0 Fish, End 3rd
TTFN, someone take it and get us some hits please.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:38:01 pm »
Messy inning, couple of errors and a couple of doubles lead to a couple of three more runs.
6-0 Fish
6-0 Fish
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:36:12 pm »
Yes indeed.
Wandy just gave up 2 more runs.
Wandy just gave up 2 more runs.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:30:47 pm »
Oswalt starts tomorrow, Moeller on Friday.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:27:32 pm »
Lee RF: 3-1 (Showed bunt, first pitch)
Berkman 1B: F8
Feliz 3B: K
3-0 Fish, End 2nd
Berkman 1B: F8
Feliz 3B: K
3-0 Fish, End 2nd
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:22:59 pm »
Wandy retires Marlins in order. Mid 2nd
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:20:07 pm »
Sullivan OF: 0-1(F7)
Matsui 2B: 0-1 (3 unassisted)
PENCE! LF: 0-1 (5-3)
3-0 End 1
Matsui 2B: 0-1 (3 unassisted)
PENCE! LF: 0-1 (5-3)
3-0 End 1
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:12:16 pm »
3-0, Astros come in to bat. Mid 1
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Fish-n-Stros 03/10
« on: March 10, 2010, 12:11:30 pm »
Wandy gives up two quick homers. One to Uggla and another to a prospect who mashed it 150 ft past the wall onto the practice field (as per Milo). Didn't catch his name.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Astros v Tigres 03/05/10
« on: March 05, 2010, 11:49:53 pm »
I am fine with seven runs a night.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Astros v Tigres 03/05/10
« on: March 05, 2010, 11:45:31 am »
Let's play two.
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Talk Zone / Re: 5th OFer
« on: March 05, 2010, 11:42:21 am »
Second. Also gotta say, the new spaz hi-five banner is awsome.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 12:50:01 pm »
4-3 Nats, end of the third.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 12:31:51 pm »
3-0 Nats, end of 1st. 3 walks/3 runs/1 hit, Matsui threw one into the first base dugout. allow the first two runs.
ETA: Middle of the 2nd
ETA: Middle of the 2nd
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 12:19:59 pm »
Hey Ron B. Where are you seeing that your getting ST games only? I'm reading that GDAudio has no blackout restrictions at the bottom of the main page(?).
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 11:59:43 am »
Pre-game interview with Mills, said Puma begged to play today.
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 11:48:09 am »
Last year ST games were available free on the KTRH site, might be what your thinking. Not sure about this year, but my Game Day Audio reg is now complete, can't wait!
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats (SS) @ Astros 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 11:32:15 am »
I've payed $15/yr for mlb radio the past few years. Is it now free?
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Game Zone 2010 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros (SS) 3-4-10
« on: March 04, 2010, 10:59:57 am »
Thanks for the lineup JD, looks interesting.
Castro v Towles, Round 1. Ding, ding!
Castro v Towles, Round 1. Ding, ding!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Plane crash in Austin
« on: February 20, 2010, 09:41:12 am »
Ah, got my answer from KXAN, FBI has it all as evidence in their investigation.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Beer Thread...Feb 13, 2010
« on: February 19, 2010, 12:47:48 pm »Shiner 101, good stuff.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tiger Woods Announces Return To Sex
« on: February 19, 2010, 11:52:36 am »Golf clap.
What is an STD spread by Tiger Woods?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Plane crash in Austin
« on: February 19, 2010, 11:44:30 am »
There are video cameras all over that section of 183. Anyone seen, or have a link to footage of the plane going in?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Tiger Woods Announces Return To Sex
« on: February 19, 2010, 11:37:27 am »
Noe, why is Tiger Woods apologizing to me?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Plane crash in Austin
« on: February 19, 2010, 08:33:11 am »The one involved is the one furthest north--next to the church, the FBI are next door, St Ed's next to the the FBI.
Not to go Cliff Clavin on ya SD but it's the middle building of the three.
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Talk Zone / Re: when do tickets go on sale
« on: February 18, 2010, 09:53:58 am »
The Void is over! Snagged tix for Saturday, April 10 vs Philly. 1965 Throwback Jerseys and give away btw. Sweet!
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Talk Zone / Re: Ryan bought the Rangers
« on: January 26, 2010, 08:30:24 am »
So how does the Astros contract with the Express work? Are they the affiliate for x amount of years?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros sign Brett Myers
« on: January 08, 2010, 11:15:31 pm »
Wow. So probably not going with the the "Good Guys" slogan this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carl Crawford
« on: December 16, 2009, 12:58:43 pm »Moving Carlos would be difficult.
Just ask Adam Everett.
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball HOF
« on: November 28, 2009, 01:17:32 am »They should induct Robin Ventura's face.
- Nolan Ryan
Brilliniant!
My vote goes to all of the hold overs except maybe Baines.
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Talk Zone / 1998: Brewers v Astros
« on: November 15, 2009, 11:16:11 pm »
Randy Johnson strikes out 13, on MLBHD 11pm-1:30am tonight. Garner managing the crew. Ausmus catching RJ's slider, a thing of beauty (NTTATWWT).
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Talk Zone / Re: World Series, Game 1
« on: October 29, 2009, 08:05:37 am »Was it the Jay Z version? That's all I've heard tonight.
Original sound track. Should have played the Cantina Band theme as exit music.
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Talk Zone / Re: Manager search - open interview process
« on: October 27, 2009, 08:02:50 am »It seems Acta was enough ahead of the others that they're having to call Mills and Clark back in for a third round of interviews to decide between them.
So Garner is out of the picture?
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Talk Zone / Re: good year bad year good year
« on: October 26, 2009, 08:32:37 am »
I recond the Astros follow that path of reason look out too
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Talk Zone / Re: Manager search - open interview process
« on: October 15, 2009, 08:21:40 am »
WAY to lazy to read the 5 page transition from Managerial search to JFK conspiracy but thoroughly entertained.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Playoff Prediction Game
« on: October 07, 2009, 01:09:45 pm »
Senior
Cards do Dodgers in 5
Rocks rip Phillies in 4
Junior
Yanks sweep Twins
Angels sink Sax in 5
NLCS
Cards crush Rocks in 6
ALCS
Yanks clip Angels in 5
WS
Yanks kill Cards in 6
Cards do Dodgers in 5
Rocks rip Phillies in 4
Junior
Yanks sweep Twins
Angels sink Sax in 5
NLCS
Cards crush Rocks in 6
ALCS
Yanks clip Angels in 5
WS
Yanks kill Cards in 6
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Talk Zone / Re: the season is over. . . void here. . . excellent final recap
« on: October 06, 2009, 09:39:12 am »
I'll add two more, bloody good.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tommy Manzella
« on: September 24, 2009, 01:23:25 pm »His defense has been better than I thought it would be, but there are still a lot of balls that he should be gettting to that he isn't.
Like the balls hit thirty feet over his head that he still jumps for, just on that chance that his flying super power will finally kick in, as JD put it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Oh Happy Day
« on: September 22, 2009, 11:08:03 am »b) Cooper (allegedly) was told he was done at the end of the year. He decided that he was done today.
Unless, and this is a signifcant caveat, Andy's point about Coop essentially saying, "Just fire me now and be done with it" is true... then Drayton McLane continues to make a mockery of the baseball team I love to follow.
So, he was fired because he quit?!
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Talk Zone / Re: Race For The Lid - XI
« on: September 17, 2009, 10:18:22 am »
Sixteen left. I need twelve wins. Go 'stros!
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL Dilemma
« on: September 16, 2009, 11:45:27 am »FWIW, Grizzly Bear is fantastic live. I know this strays from the Evil Limey discussion, and for that I apologize.
ETA: But you can decide for yourself: Link
Ditto this, I've seen them twice this year and both shows were tremendous. Check out Dept. of Eagles too, guitar player's spin off project.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hampton to miss next season
« on: September 16, 2009, 08:32:39 am »i hope if he comes back to pitch it will be the hampty of old not the old hampty
Tha Hampty Hamp, it's your chance, do Hamp!
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Talk Zone / Re: Pence's last AB
« on: September 14, 2009, 10:40:30 am »
So you don't have Hunter Pence fever?
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Talk Zone / Re: i didn't watch the game tonight, so tell me something
« on: September 11, 2009, 01:26:37 pm »
Didn't he Introduce John to Yoko?
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Beer and Queso / Re: SnS Fantasy Football '09
« on: September 01, 2009, 02:43:55 pm »
Wednesday works for me also.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pudge traded to the Rangers
« on: August 18, 2009, 06:04:28 pm »
Will Pudge be suited up tonight in Arlington?
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Talk Zone / Re: Pudge traded to the Rangers
« on: August 18, 2009, 05:07:47 pm »
Having never seen Pudge on a regular basis, even at the end of his career, was a pleasure. Was looking forward to seeing him hang around long enough to help Castro develope. Hopefully Nolan will send a diamond in the ruff.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Guitar legend Les Paul dies at age 94
« on: August 14, 2009, 11:55:59 am »The SG was originally going to be a new Les Paul model, he didn't like the double cut away and asked not to have his name associated with it.
It was called the Les Paul Standard, nicknamed SG for Standard Guitar.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock Express 2009
« on: August 13, 2009, 09:00:39 am »
Starting pitcher prospects question.
Now that Norris is off to a flying start, who is considered next in line as the top pitching prospect in the organization? I guess to quantify that I mean - could make an impact with the rosters about to expand.
And on the other side of that, what are some names to watch that would be considered future prospects, but are not ready for prime time this year.
Now that Norris is off to a flying start, who is considered next in line as the top pitching prospect in the organization? I guess to quantify that I mean - could make an impact with the rosters about to expand.
And on the other side of that, what are some names to watch that would be considered future prospects, but are not ready for prime time this year.
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Beer and Queso / Re: USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 03:40:19 pm »
Looking better over the last 5 min, Dempsey just schooled the right mid of Mexico. Free kick won but altitude is making the ball carry. KEEP THIS UP!
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Beer and Queso / Re: USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 03:34:36 pm »
I'll take it over another goal.
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Beer and Queso / Re: USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 03:29:05 pm »
US needs some possession or they're going to get their legs run out from under them at this altitude.
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Beer and Queso / Re: USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 03:26:17 pm »
I just felt the Earth shake from the South.
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Beer and Queso / Re: USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 02:57:42 pm »
US Lineup- Howard(G), Onyewu(D), Cherundolo(D), Bocanegra(D), DeMerit(D), Dempsey(M), Clark(M), Bradley(M), Donovan(M), Davies(F), Ching(F)
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Beer and Queso / Re: USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 02:41:10 pm »
Live radio broadcast in Austin on AM 1490.
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Beer and Queso / USA v MEX
« on: August 12, 2009, 09:23:30 am »
Beer and Queso indeed. This is one tasty matchup with our neighbors to the South. USA is arrriving in Mexico City just 22 hrs ahead of kick off, at the advice of the US Olympic Committee to deal with the altitude. Team Mexico has moved the game up to 3pm to make it extra smoggy spicey. The US has never won at Azteca Stadium, but with the recent string of good play against world champions Spain, and to a lesser extent vs mighty Brasil, this might be our day.
ETA: Spain are actually EURO champs, but still ranked numero uno when we beat them.
ETA: Spain are actually EURO champs, but still ranked numero uno when we beat them.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rainbow Ruts?
« on: August 07, 2009, 11:32:20 am »
Now that's a style that this team could rally around. Hunter Pence with a Lemongello, paging photoshop wizards!
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Talk Zone / Rainbow Ruts?
« on: August 07, 2009, 09:33:40 am »
Been noticing some other games with teams rolling out the throw back uni's lately. Any word on the Astros dawning the rainbows' soon? The retro t-shirt give away tonight would work if the promotions dept has their thinking cap on.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Fuck the Cubs v. Fuck Coop-- a shirtless grudgematch 7/30/09
« on: July 30, 2009, 02:09:56 pm »
Does Coop jerk with DoRay on who does radio pbp and who does color too? Seems to change daily.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Begging for disappointment -- Astros v. FTC 7/29/09
« on: July 29, 2009, 03:53:53 pm »
Sean Connery: Well, the game is afoot. I'll take anal bum cover for 7,000.
Alex Trebek: That's An album cover, not anal bum cover.
Alex Trebek: That's An album cover, not anal bum cover.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Begging for disappointment -- Astros v. FTC 7/29/09
« on: July 29, 2009, 03:36:54 pm »Was today a regular start for him?
Yes, per Cooper pre-game.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Begging for disappointment -- Astros v. FTC 7/29/09
« on: July 29, 2009, 02:45:08 pm »
Coop said pre-game that it's his turn today, so he's get some long relief if the op presented itself.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Begging for disappointment -- Astros v. FTC 7/29/09
« on: July 29, 2009, 02:26:23 pm »Well, consider their hometown audience...they might have to spell things out a little more.
"Half of them are drunk and the other half are REALLY drunk"
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Begging for disappointment -- Astros v. FTC 7/29/09
« on: July 29, 2009, 02:15:51 pm »
Bret Dolan sucks and cannot hide his scrCubbie upbringing. I don't need Iowa Cubs stories about this pitcher right now. i don't need to hear how Erroor-misses HR has a GREAT shot at going out. When is this guys contract up?
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Talk Zone / Re: Norris getting the call-up
« on: July 29, 2009, 08:07:55 am »
I would bet that there is no way Drayton goes into sell mode 2 games back, end July.
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Talk Zone / Re: Typical Cubs fan.
« on: July 28, 2009, 09:25:44 am »Looked to me like the pointing, at least, was to his family sitting by the Astros on-deck circle. He went right over to them after he was done celebrating at home plate.
Or maybe it was a tribute to Michael Jackson and I missed the moonwalk across home plate.
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Talk Zone / Re: Typical Cubs fan.
« on: July 28, 2009, 08:25:31 am »bullshit. hit Sampson if you want to exact revenge for getting beat.
Not for the home run, for the pointing and posing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Typical Cubs fan.
« on: July 28, 2009, 08:01:15 am »
Soriano is a tool and needs one in the ear hole tonight.
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Talk Zone / Re: Matt Holliday a Card?
« on: July 24, 2009, 10:59:54 am »
Dan Patrick getting reports the deal for Holliday to the Cards is done.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hou vs. LA. The only time...
« on: July 17, 2009, 10:19:49 am »JD is to Dennis Miller.
Seriously? Of all the people on the planet, that's what you came up with? Really? Really. Seriously?! Here? Really?!!
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Extra Innings free preview
« on: July 17, 2009, 10:15:00 am »
Look forward to some free strange every year, thanks!
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Talk Zone / Re: Orangewhoopass Fantasy Football '09
« on: July 17, 2009, 08:50:45 am »
I'm in, and plan on going undefeated.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ok, I should know better...but I'm going to complain anyways...
« on: July 13, 2009, 09:00:26 am »I like it a lot better, but mainly because I'm a Harold Reynolds fan.
Same here. The HD, in game cut-ins are awesome.
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Talk Zone / Re: What's in a name? (A new game if you will)
« on: July 08, 2009, 11:58:06 am »
Senior Director of Digital Media/Bond Girl: Pussyfooter Galore
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Talk Zone / Re: What's in a name? (A new game if you will)
« on: July 08, 2009, 10:46:59 am »
For my money, there's never been an outfield quite like Buster McSlumpington, Lolly Gagger and Pops Upton.
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Talk Zone / Re: Coming to Austin
« on: July 07, 2009, 11:58:49 am »
Cheers! It was great to meet all of you, the internets just don't do you justice. Thanks for the hat Noe! Events like this need to happen more often.
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Talk Zone / Re: Coming to Austin
« on: July 03, 2009, 03:47:16 pm »
If there is room for 2 more, Ms Tralfaz and I would love to watch a game with this motley crew!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Micheladas?
« on: July 02, 2009, 10:52:23 am »
There are many variations, but this is my favorite Michelada Recipe.
In order...
1. Wet the rim of pint glass with lime juice.
2. Salt the rim
3. Fill 3/4 with ice.
4. 1-2 dashes tobasco
5. 2 TBS of Worcestershire
6. 1-2 TBS of Bloody Mary Mix (Optional)
7. Juice of half a large lime
8. Dash of pepper
9. Add Negra Modelo
In order...
1. Wet the rim of pint glass with lime juice.
2. Salt the rim
3. Fill 3/4 with ice.
4. 1-2 dashes tobasco
5. 2 TBS of Worcestershire
6. 1-2 TBS of Bloody Mary Mix (Optional)
7. Juice of half a large lime
8. Dash of pepper
9. Add Negra Modelo
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Talk Zone / Re: 1986 NLCS Game 3...
« on: July 01, 2009, 08:35:24 am »
Jack Clark rips '86 Mets.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/01/sports/baseball/01clark.html?_r=1&ref=sports
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/01/sports/baseball/01clark.html?_r=1&ref=sports
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Talk Zone / Re: Worst Loss of the Year
« on: June 30, 2009, 10:08:43 am »
I was at the game. He should have just gone with "That sucked". Enough with the superlatives please.
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Talk Zone / 1986 NLCS Game 3...
« on: June 27, 2009, 09:35:52 am »
...on MLB Network this morning.
8:30am-11:30am: Game 3
11:30am-2:30pm: Game 5
8:30am-11:30am: Game 3
11:30am-2:30pm: Game 5
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Talk Zone / Re: Royals fan checking in...
« on: June 22, 2009, 11:18:07 am »
Noe, why is there no roof on the new Twins stadium?
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Talk Zone / Re: Backe to start in place of Hampton
« on: June 17, 2009, 08:52:18 am »
I'm coop'd (lost) on the current order of the rotation.
Is it ?-
WED- Ortiz
THU- Backe
FRI- Roy
SAT- Moeler
SUN- Wandy
Is it ?-
WED- Ortiz
THU- Backe
FRI- Roy
SAT- Moeler
SUN- Wandy
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Talk Zone / Re: Ticket scalping at MMPUS (and other ticket misc)
« on: June 12, 2009, 09:05:28 am »
And from looking at that, a much better option than Astros.com.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: FTC, 06.11.09
« on: June 11, 2009, 03:47:23 pm »
That kinda sucked.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ticket scalping at MMPUS (and other ticket misc)
« on: June 11, 2009, 10:47:48 am »
This is a very informative thread for us out of towners, frustrated with Astros.com system of purchasing tickets. I get a chance to make about one game a year and the seats available are usually crap. I know I've seen it, but I can't find the Season Ticket Holders Ticket Exchange tab. Can some one point me in the right direction?
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Talk Zone / Re: Getting Nostaglic About Milo
« on: June 08, 2009, 09:05:04 am »The drama around Milo AFTER the 1986 season.
So what was the drama?
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Talk Zone / Re: Glavine released
« on: June 04, 2009, 07:50:04 am »seriously. i feel sorry for pirate fans.
Me too, until I talk to one and the conversation immediately turns to Superbowls.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Breaking Bad
« on: June 03, 2009, 09:38:55 am »
And it gets better every episode. Just wait!
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Talk Zone / Re: Official (non-official) SnS: "We're gonna miss you Footer!" thread
« on: June 01, 2009, 10:59:23 am »"Orangewhoopass (sorry, that's what you'll always be to me) is going to hate this."
You had us at Orangewhoopass.
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Talk Zone / 1980 NLCS Game 3
« on: May 30, 2009, 11:59:49 am »...on MLBHD
Game 3: now untill 3pm
Game 5: 3-5pm
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Talk Zone / Re: Little exercise in futility for ya...
« on: May 29, 2009, 02:37:13 pm »
Garner should still be the Astros Manager, but Art Howe would probably be my second choice to defuse this bomb.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Champions League (spoiler alert)
« on: May 28, 2009, 07:52:42 am »
Barca deserved it. After the first goal, United looked just awfull.
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Talk Zone / Re: "Nationals Fans Attacked by Free Sausage Giveaway"
« on: May 22, 2009, 10:53:11 am »
Should of brat a glove.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jackie Moore article
« on: May 22, 2009, 10:10:11 am »...they go on and on and on, and talk about how much the Astros suck. THEN, the 2nd half of the season rolls around, and those same assholes that wouldn't shut up about the AWESOME Rangers are suddenly talking about Cowboys training camp and Six Flags. You mention the Rangers and they look confused... "I'm not a Rangers fan, I hate pro baseball. When does football season start?"
Well said.
I can't say that I hate the Rangers, especially not in a Cubs or Mets kind of way, but I find their bandwagoneering fan base to be just obnoxious when this series is going on. I kind of like inter league games between teams form the same cities, and the odd World Series rematches, but this one does nothing for me and it seems to be the same for the players.
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting yet somewhat flawed exercise
« on: May 21, 2009, 02:52:46 pm »i read somewhere that cooper said he knew as soon as
macha stepped out of the dugout with his copy of the lineup
I heard him say it during post game interview.
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting yet somewhat flawed exercise
« on: May 21, 2009, 11:12:32 am »
Curious about what JimR thinks about Jackie Moore taking over. The bridge to Ausmus?
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting yet somewhat flawed exercise
« on: May 21, 2009, 07:23:40 am »
Maybe I missed it, but I didn't see that the cameras were able to find Cooper. They showed Romero, alot. So much, that I was wondering if Cooper was serving a suspension and Romero was in charge. I had the sound on tv turned down, listening to Milo and he seemed perturbed as all of us, commenting "This CAN'T happen".
Coopers' post game interview was laced with alot of "This is my fault, I take full responsability". Then where were ya?
Coopers' post game interview was laced with alot of "This is my fault, I take full responsability". Then where were ya?
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: May 19, 2009, 07:49:59 am »I got my ticket a couple days ago for the Sunday date. This'll be my first time to go. Do any of the experienced ACLFest goers on here have any advice/suggestions on what I should/shouldn't take or do?
There is a list of do's and do don'ts on the web site, but for starters, a comfortable pair of walking shoes, sunscrene, colapsable chair, earplugs and well thought out list of what you want to see. Oh yeah, Astros hat.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ortiz on the brink?
« on: May 08, 2009, 09:05:58 am »And if you're going to do it, do it now while the press is too preoccupied with Manny-B-Manny to devote more than a modicum of resources in lambasting the Astros about it...
Just like the Diamondbacks did, I swear I saw something about it on an ESPN crawl during yesterdays BanRam circus.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ortiz on the brink?
« on: May 08, 2009, 09:00:38 am »Not if the move was done for PC reasons. If you can him earlier, then they can say you never really gave him a chance. No job security, constanatly worrying if he'd have a job the next day, yadda yadda.
Now you can say, look we gave him our full confidence (with gauranteed money) and we didn't like the results. He can leave with a nice fat paycheck.
Coop don't go away mad, Coop just go away.
The day the extension was announced, I came to the same conclusion. The Astros organization treat thier own right, to a fault.
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Talk Zone / Re: Manny Ramirez to be suspended for PADs
« on: May 07, 2009, 12:26:28 pm »Bret Favre is so pissed.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sean Berry diagnosed with kidney cancer
« on: May 07, 2009, 09:10:38 am »Everyone I know is or has delt with cancer in some form, be it family or friends. I lost my mom to breast cancer in 2000, she was 53. Cancer don't care. My thoughts and prayers are with the Berry family and the Astros organization. Early detection is the best way to fight it and hopefully Sean has a leg up on it. Guys and gals, please have your self checked early and often. We want you here and so does your family.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Dasians @ Natinals, Cinco de Mayo Edition
« on: May 05, 2009, 11:38:51 am »
Wow, a line-up that makes sense.
Kaz needs a rest, he's been healthy for way to long. I was afraid Coop would rest Bourn to get Erstadt a start.
Kaz needs a rest, he's been healthy for way to long. I was afraid Coop would rest Bourn to get Erstadt a start.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy's Restaurant
« on: May 01, 2009, 02:34:55 pm »
Steer clear of the El Beltran though. It's just over priced Mole.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy's Restaurant
« on: May 01, 2009, 10:30:22 am »
The Clark: A new menu item that no one really cares for.
Look for it to be replaced by Spack-n-Cheese.
Look for it to be replaced by Spack-n-Cheese.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL '09
« on: April 30, 2009, 12:38:58 pm »Grizzly Bear
Bon Iver
Beasties
Sonic Youth
Lily Allen
Arctic Monkeys
The Dead Weather
School of Seven Bells
Decemberists
Robyn Hitchcock
B-52's
Walkmen
Raveonettes
Here We Go Magic
Dr. Dog
Like Limey said, DMB and PJ to make leaving a breeze.
New turf and irrigation system at Zilker AND they moved it to October!
Are you kidding?
Best Line-up EVER!
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Beer and Queso / Re: swine flu
« on: April 30, 2009, 12:18:50 pm »
Google search Swine Flu 1976.
Ford had the entire nation vaccinated and more people died from the vaccination than the flu.
"The swine flu case of 1976 forever reduced confidence in public health pronouncements from the government and helped foster cynicism about federal policy makers that continues to this day."
I have not heard one word about this on ANY report I've seen on TV. Maybe I just missed it.
Ford had the entire nation vaccinated and more people died from the vaccination than the flu.
"The swine flu case of 1976 forever reduced confidence in public health pronouncements from the government and helped foster cynicism about federal policy makers that continues to this day."
I have not heard one word about this on ANY report I've seen on TV. Maybe I just missed it.
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Talk Zone / Re: So, I'm going to the Cards / Nats game tonight.
« on: April 30, 2009, 11:59:12 am »
I fart in your general direction!
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Talk Zone / Re: Day-to-day lineup decisions
« on: April 30, 2009, 07:26:21 am »
Maybe it was something he ate?
Berkman missed alot of spring training. Could be there is an injury concern that is not being shared?
Berkman missed alot of spring training. Could be there is an injury concern that is not being shared?
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Talk Zone / Re: Valverde not available tonight
« on: April 29, 2009, 12:12:31 pm »
It is said that he placed himself on the DL just to see what it felt like.
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Talk Zone / Re: Valverde not available tonight
« on: April 23, 2009, 07:33:07 am »
He's a lover, not a fighter...but he's also a fighter, so don't get any ideas
"Stay thirsty my friends"
-J. Valverde
"Stay thirsty my friends"
-J. Valverde
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Talk Zone / Re: As if Any is Needed - More Proof of the Existence of the BBGs
« on: April 17, 2009, 01:38:42 pm »The proof is when I stopped posting the team started winning
Then why are you back?!
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates, April 16, 2009
« on: April 16, 2009, 12:39:38 pm »you really think that will matter with this team right now?
you really think that will matter with this team right now?
-Michael Scott
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates, April 16, 2009
« on: April 16, 2009, 12:35:39 pm »you really think that will matter with this team right now?
Behind on all three batters, and another walk.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates, April 16, 2009
« on: April 16, 2009, 12:29:33 pm »you really think that will matter with this team right now?
Full count walk to Bourn. Work this guy!
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates, April 16, 2009
« on: April 16, 2009, 12:25:08 pm »
Hopefully get a winded Karstens for the top of the order.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates, April 16, 2009
« on: April 16, 2009, 11:51:48 am »And Morgan scores on a wild pitch that bounced in front of the plate and went right under Pudge's legs.
Astros 0 Pirates 1
Then missed it again on the bounce off the wall?
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates, April 16, 2009
« on: April 16, 2009, 11:29:44 am »
Any word on Kaz's back spaz's?
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Talk Zone / Re: Caption this - Tax Day edition
« on: April 15, 2009, 10:46:52 am »
"Can you hear me now?"
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB Gameday Audio
« on: April 13, 2009, 02:50:36 pm »
I'm blacked out from the KTRH MLB.com feed, can only get the Pirates broadcast.
This was happening last week on another game, where only one of the teams brodcast was available. Might be a glitch. Wish this game was a glitch.
This was happening last week on another game, where only one of the teams brodcast was available. Might be a glitch. Wish this game was a glitch.
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Talk Zone / Re: First thoughts on Pudge
« on: April 07, 2009, 09:55:21 am »
At times he seemed like he was lunging at the pitches. Almost catching them over the back of the plate, trying to catch the ball before the bottom dropped out.
The snap throw to Blum late was almost a circus. Early days though, we're all very spoiled by Officer Brad.
The snap throw to Blum late was almost a circus. Early days though, we're all very spoiled by Officer Brad.
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Talk Zone / Re: Are you FUCKING kidding me?
« on: April 06, 2009, 10:35:46 am »Speaking of, is anyone going to the game dressed as Steve Bartman? 'Cause that would be awesome!
I would really like to see a BUNCH of this!
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Talk Zone / Re: TV tonight?
« on: April 02, 2009, 10:30:01 am »
Basically The Express vs Braves this afternoon and Astros v Hooks tonight.
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Talk Zone / Re: There's been a Lima Tine sighting!
« on: March 31, 2009, 02:47:06 pm »Remember Lima's denouement in then Enron field when he delivered four bombs?
Oh yeah. That was the first game I saw at EFUS. Four bombs in the first, if memory serves.
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Talk Zone / Re: Headhunter, Episode 2 Online now!
« on: March 14, 2009, 10:13:43 am »
Eldrick?
What's the story with Wandy's name?
What's the story with Wandy's name?
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela 4-4 Astros
« on: March 04, 2009, 03:03:41 pm »
Coop signals the team to leave, and Milo is free to go.
Ends 4-4 Tie.
Panama tomorrow.
Ends 4-4 Tie.
Panama tomorrow.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela 4-4 Astros, Bot 9
« on: March 04, 2009, 03:02:01 pm »
Pitcher unknown.
I believe Gall is a non roster invite, not sure though.
Milo REALLY wants to know when this thing will end.
Castro up, flies out to center.
Manzella, K's.
Sutton, bounces out to 2nd.
Game over?
I believe Gall is a non roster invite, not sure though.
Milo REALLY wants to know when this thing will end.
Castro up, flies out to center.
Manzella, K's.
Sutton, bounces out to 2nd.
Game over?
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela 4-4 Astros, top 9
« on: March 04, 2009, 02:55:56 pm »
Geary on for the Astros.
Milo wondering when game will end if tied.
Blanco, walks to lead it off.
Drums kick up again.
Mazza, hits it back to Geary for a 1-6-3 double play.
Abreu up (2-3), K's on a nice change up from Geary.
Milo thinks the game is over, but we go to the bottom of the ninth.
Milo wondering when game will end if tied.
Blanco, walks to lead it off.
Drums kick up again.
Mazza, hits it back to Geary for a 1-6-3 double play.
Abreu up (2-3), K's on a nice change up from Geary.
Milo thinks the game is over, but we go to the bottom of the ninth.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela 4-4 Astros, Bot 8
« on: March 04, 2009, 02:45:49 pm »
Vasquez pitching for VEN.
Bogesevic(1-3, RBI), leads off with a single up the middle.
Palosano(sp?), new catcher up, Bogesevic steals second, walks.
Michaels up, K's trying to get out of the way of an inside pitch.
Pitching change...
Third Blanco on for VEN.
Milo rambling on about Roy Rogers dog.
Johnson up with two on....just misses and fly's out to left center.
Runners do not advance.
Geary still warming, will pitch 9th.
Gall at the plate, LINES UP the middle to tie the game at 4!
Abbercrombie up, K's at a ball in the dirt.
Bogesevic(1-3, RBI), leads off with a single up the middle.
Palosano(sp?), new catcher up, Bogesevic steals second, walks.
Michaels up, K's trying to get out of the way of an inside pitch.
Pitching change...
Third Blanco on for VEN.
Milo rambling on about Roy Rogers dog.
Johnson up with two on....just misses and fly's out to left center.
Runners do not advance.
Geary still warming, will pitch 9th.
Gall at the plate, LINES UP the middle to tie the game at 4!
Abbercrombie up, K's at a ball in the dirt.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela 4-3 Astros (fixed), Top 8
« on: March 04, 2009, 02:29:20 pm »
Tyler Lumsden on the mound for Astros.
Gall playing first for Boone.
Cabrera up, lines out to Sutton.
Ordonez, walks.
Para, reaches on an error by Lumsden.
VEN drums start up.
Lopez, lines to left field corner for a 2 run double.
VEN leads 4-3.
Geary warming up in bully.
Scutero, bouncer to short, Manzella had a play at third but goes to first for the second out.
Max Ramirez up, Lumsden has no control today, but gets a ground out to stop the bleeding.
Gall playing first for Boone.
Cabrera up, lines out to Sutton.
Ordonez, walks.
Para, reaches on an error by Lumsden.
VEN drums start up.
Lopez, lines to left field corner for a 2 run double.
VEN leads 4-3.
Geary warming up in bully.
Scutero, bouncer to short, Manzella had a play at third but goes to first for the second out.
Max Ramirez up, Lumsden has no control today, but gets a ground out to stop the bleeding.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela 3-2 Astros
« on: March 04, 2009, 02:15:20 pm »
Boone singles to lead off bottom 7.
Bourn on to run for Boone, steels 2nd.
Abbercrombie singles, Bourn to 3rd.
Abbercrombie steals second.
Castro hits soft flair out to 2nd.
Manzella, sac fly, plates Bourn.
Sutton up.
New pitcher, Carlos Vasquez comes in for VEN.
Astros being out hit 7-4 but lead 3-2.
Sutton grounds out to end the 7th.
Bourn on to run for Boone, steels 2nd.
Abbercrombie singles, Bourn to 3rd.
Abbercrombie steals second.
Castro hits soft flair out to 2nd.
Manzella, sac fly, plates Bourn.
Sutton up.
New pitcher, Carlos Vasquez comes in for VEN.
Astros being out hit 7-4 but lead 3-2.
Sutton grounds out to end the 7th.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Venezuela @ Astros 3-4-09
« on: March 04, 2009, 02:04:00 pm »
De La Vera finishes his second scoreless inning. Still 2-2. Stretch time in the 7th.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @Rays
« on: March 03, 2009, 02:57:13 pm »
Thanks Budgirl. It's games like this where our pbp people really earn their $.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @Rays
« on: March 03, 2009, 02:53:09 pm »Tell them its the SuperBowl.
...or World Cup, and Beckham is playing.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @Rays
« on: March 03, 2009, 02:50:16 pm »someone just asked me if i was listening to the world series.
Please tell me you said yes!
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @Rays
« on: March 03, 2009, 02:47:04 pm »
I learned that the Philly Fanatic was also named Dave Raymond during todays game.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros 0-2 Nationals
« on: February 27, 2009, 02:12:00 pm »Nationals- 2 runs, 7 hits, no errors, five LOB.
Astros- 0 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 3 LOB.
WP- Chacin
LP- Wandy
S- Hanrahan
2 hrs and a minute
1875 butts in seats
Pass the mustard!
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Nationals
« on: February 27, 2009, 02:07:22 pm »
Hanrahan on for DC United.
Newhan - Out somehow
Bogusevic - Hard line out to third, best hit ball of the day.
Ramirez- K
Ball game over
Newhan - Out somehow
Bogusevic - Hard line out to third, best hit ball of the day.
Ramirez- K
Ball game over
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Nationals
« on: February 27, 2009, 02:02:37 pm »
Ha!
Mustard, direct from the Fredia dictionary.
Paronto pitching
Maxwell- reached somehow
Guzmon- Reached on FC (5-4)
Johnson - K
Missed out 1, End 8
Moeller to start tomorrow
Mustard, direct from the Fredia dictionary.
Paronto pitching
Maxwell- reached somehow
Guzmon- Reached on FC (5-4)
Johnson - K
Missed out 1, End 8
Moeller to start tomorrow
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros 0-1 Nationals Bot 8
« on: February 27, 2009, 01:52:13 pm »
Astros go down in order to some pitcher named Spin.
Middle 8th.
Middle 8th.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Astros @ Nationals
« on: February 27, 2009, 01:48:34 pm »
Astros have mustard two hits. Nats two runs came off of back to back doubles earlier.
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Talk Zone / Re: Has any two players had the same name in baseball
« on: February 27, 2009, 08:13:23 am »
There was Scott Servais ('88-'04) and Scott Service ('88-'04).
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Beer and Queso / Re: Fußball Update
« on: February 26, 2009, 08:25:49 am »
Some tasty match ups in this round. The Inter/MUFC rematch at Old Trafford should be epic.
Did Donavan do anything in the Bayern game?
Did Donavan do anything in the Bayern game?
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / 0 - 0, Top 2nd
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:40:48 pm »
Subject Line edit..
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Today's starting lineup
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:28:41 pm »
..and no hits.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Today's starting lineup
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:28:10 pm »
Milo just said "three and oh, is he gonna have a greenie?"
This is illegal right?
This is illegal right?
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Today's starting lineup
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:24:11 pm »
Oswalt starts tomorrow.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Today's starting lineup
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:20:37 pm »
Gonna be tough but will chime in when I can.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Today's starting lineup
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:16:50 pm »
The MLB radio deal is a GREAT value. Listening to it right now.
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Game Zone 2009 Archive / Re: Today's starting lineup
« on: February 25, 2009, 12:06:08 pm »
Good job Budgirl. Really looking forward to this.
Matsui then Bourn. Hmm, Coop already mixing it up (a little).
Hopefully Hampy comes out of the gate strong today.
Matsui then Bourn. Hmm, Coop already mixing it up (a little).
Hopefully Hampy comes out of the gate strong today.
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Talk Zone / Re: Single Game Tix
« on: February 12, 2009, 07:44:57 am »
Bump.
Any presale e-mails for anyone? Please PM me if you like to share.
Any presale e-mails for anyone? Please PM me if you like to share.
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Talk Zone / Single Game Tix
« on: February 11, 2009, 10:07:42 am »
Go on sale Friday. Any word on a presale?
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Talk Zone / Re: Tejada charged with lying to Congress about steroids
« on: February 10, 2009, 02:11:44 pm »
Dunn at shortstop?
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Talk Zone / Re: Are Pro Sports Too Big to Fail?
« on: February 05, 2009, 08:59:58 am »
Not to mention, few care about the NBA until the play-offs start. Like the movie industry, which is not suffering at the ticket box from the current economic situation, pro sports are seen by many Americans as an escape. Interesting about the increasing quality of the home viewing experience though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Could you hit my kid please? Thanks!
« on: January 27, 2009, 02:49:30 pm »When my eldest was transitioning from pitching machine (don't get me started) to live arm, he was genuinely afraid to stand in the box--he was afraid of getting beaned. So, what was a good mother to do? I took him out in the yard and stood about 2 feet from him and threw a baseball at him (very softly). He laughed at me and asked what I was doing. I asked if it hurt and he said no. So I backed up a couple of steps and threw a little harder. He laughed again. I kept backing up until I was about 30 ft away and threw it kinda hard. I told him that there was nothing to be afraid of, just make sure to get to first base, then cry if it hurt. I also taught him the correct way to turn on an inside pitch.
Needless to say, it worked. He had a few nice bruises on his backside, but lead the league in HBP. He learned to get out of the way of the really hard pitchers, but take one for the team otherwise.
So, am I a mean, cruel mom?
Mrs. Biggio?
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Talk Zone / Re: Hoffman to the Crew
« on: January 09, 2009, 08:39:09 am »
Word yesterday was the crew needed to offer 2yrs to beat out the Dodgers on Hoffman, who resides in SoCo I believe. That they pulled off a 1yr deal on him is pretty well done.
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Talk Zone / Re: Gawd I hope that this is true
« on: January 08, 2009, 08:34:59 am »Dodgers sitting on 2yrs/45M and looking good.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/dodgers/la-sp-plaschke8-2009jan08,0,7048183.column
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Talk Zone / Re: Cubs sign OF Milton Bradley
« on: January 06, 2009, 11:49:47 am »
I LOVE this move and can't wait for Mark Cuban to put on the conductor hat and plow right into the light at the end of the tunnel.
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Talk Zone / Re: Some observations from the Don Larsen perfect game:
« on: January 02, 2009, 12:45:28 am »
Did he call his own pitches? I just saw the ninth and I never saw signs coming from Yogi or the dug out. Maybe this was common for the time, don't know.
Also, the crowd exited the stands via the field and down the third base line. In a very orderly manner at that.
Also, the crowd exited the stands via the field and down the third base line. In a very orderly manner at that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Take another veteran catcher out of the mix
« on: December 30, 2008, 09:46:18 am »
Good to get this temptation off the board.
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Talk Zone / Re: your top 5 in astros
« on: December 30, 2008, 09:44:37 am »
1. Hurricane Ike's destruction of a potential play-off run
2. Playing a home game in Milwaukee
3. Cub fans holding sign's saying "We like Ike"
4. Zambrano celebrating the weakest excuse for a no-no ever, like he'd just won the World Series.
5. Losing Mihoba
2. Playing a home game in Milwaukee
3. Cub fans holding sign's saying "We like Ike"
4. Zambrano celebrating the weakest excuse for a no-no ever, like he'd just won the World Series.
5. Losing Mihoba
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Talk Zone / Re: Aaron Boone
« on: December 18, 2008, 02:58:12 pm »
So does Milo go with Blum-oone or Boo-lum?
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Talk Zone / Re: my advice to the grocer
« on: December 18, 2008, 11:25:51 am »
Never go to grocery store hungry, and watch out for those items up by the check out lines. Impulse people!
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Talk Zone / Re: RIP Dave Smith
« on: December 18, 2008, 09:15:19 am »
From the Tribune-
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-081218-dave-smith-chicago-cubs-houston-astros,0,4326573.story
One of my favorites, rock on Smitty.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/chi-081218-dave-smith-chicago-cubs-houston-astros,0,4326573.story
One of my favorites, rock on Smitty.
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Talk Zone / Re: SAD, SHOCKING NEWS
« on: November 03, 2008, 12:21:56 pm »
Unbelievable. Just reading this. Thoughts and prayers.
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Talk Zone / Re: the World Series
« on: October 28, 2008, 11:50:14 am »
During the 5th inning last night, Joe Buck was praising the grounds crew for the job they were doing, keeping the field playable. He said The Who had played there over the weekend. I had to rewind the DVR just to make sure I wasn't hearing things. Is that true?
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Talk Zone / Re: the World Series
« on: October 22, 2008, 07:35:40 pm »Looking forward to watching all of the former Astros in this one.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pro Team in Austin
« on: October 14, 2008, 07:51:47 am »
Besides, there's no room left.
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Talk Zone / Re: Josh Bard
« on: October 08, 2008, 10:48:26 am »
A few questions concerning the catching situation...
Didn't the Astros draft a pretty highly rated catcher in the very early rounds a couple of years ago?
If so, how has he been doing?
Is the Coby Clemens catcher experiment still a legit project or was it ever?
Are the Astros looking for a one year free agent bandaid, if so, is Pudge a candidate?
Noe, why is Ausmus mortal?
I'll hang up and listen.
Didn't the Astros draft a pretty highly rated catcher in the very early rounds a couple of years ago?
If so, how has he been doing?
Is the Coby Clemens catcher experiment still a legit project or was it ever?
Are the Astros looking for a one year free agent bandaid, if so, is Pudge a candidate?
Noe, why is Ausmus mortal?
I'll hang up and listen.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Cubs are FUCKED!!
« on: October 05, 2008, 12:37:55 am »
Fuck yeah and fuck the Cubs!
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Talk Zone / Re: Post your playoff predictions
« on: October 05, 2008, 12:36:40 am »Dodgers sweep the Cubs. Choke starts when ManRan goes yard in Wrigleyville.
Oh hail yeah!
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Talk Zone / Re: AH HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHahaHAHAHHAHAHA HA!
« on: October 05, 2008, 12:34:32 am »
If nothing else, there is this. And it is VERY good.
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Talk Zone / Re: Zambrano
« on: October 03, 2008, 08:11:38 am »But in the middle of that, he no hits the Astros. No one, except us obviously, notices the discrepancy?
And the entire Cubs team AND their fans jumped around, on and off the field, like they had just won the World Series. There is no word that describes the feeling I got watching that in the wake of everything surrounding that game.
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Talk Zone / Re: Backe and 2009
« on: October 02, 2008, 08:36:26 am »
I would imagine Ed Wade could care less about the drama surrounding Hamptons departure from the Astros back in the Astrodome days. Jeff Bagwell might have right of first refusal though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Post your playoff predictions
« on: October 01, 2008, 11:42:36 am »
Dodgers sweep the Cubs. Choke starts when ManRan goes yard in Wrigleyville.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Palin. WTF?
« on: October 01, 2008, 10:52:16 am »
Expectations are now so low for the beauty queen that pretty much all she has to do is stand there and smile and she'll be declared the winner by the fair and ballanced channel.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL
« on: September 30, 2008, 01:59:07 pm »
My faves
1. Fleet Foxes - Best four part harmonies I've ever heard live with a hang over (them, not me).
2. Racontuers - rocked balls
3. Hot Chip - Electronica in the daylight of Zilker park. Crowd was bonkers.
4. Band of Horses - Wonderful vocals, good Neil Young style fest rock
5. Robert Pant - Blue grass Zep versions were perfect
6. Louis XIV - suprisingly good
7. Delta Spirit - kicked ass
Conner Obhurst is an over rated wannabe
Dave Grohl was extra screamy, made me laugh
Weather: Exceptional
Crowd: Beautiful
Food: Good to great
Beer: Ice cold every time
Austin, TX: Greatest city on the planet
1. Fleet Foxes - Best four part harmonies I've ever heard live with a hang over (them, not me).
2. Racontuers - rocked balls
3. Hot Chip - Electronica in the daylight of Zilker park. Crowd was bonkers.
4. Band of Horses - Wonderful vocals, good Neil Young style fest rock
5. Robert Pant - Blue grass Zep versions were perfect
6. Louis XIV - suprisingly good
7. Delta Spirit - kicked ass
Conner Obhurst is an over rated wannabe
Dave Grohl was extra screamy, made me laugh
Weather: Exceptional
Crowd: Beautiful
Food: Good to great
Beer: Ice cold every time
Austin, TX: Greatest city on the planet
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Talk Zone / Re: BBGs respond
« on: September 25, 2008, 09:32:30 am »
Watching the steM choke is still the best. I'm simply boycotting the Cubs if they are the NL rep. Screw them.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL
« on: September 24, 2008, 12:09:51 pm »Mrs Tralfaz and i will be in attendance all three days. This years line up is a little lame compared to years past, but hey, beats working. Racontours, Hot Chip and Band of Horses top my list.
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Talk Zone / Last trip to Shea...
« on: August 22, 2008, 02:44:10 pm »
Last trip to Shea, Oswalt v Santana. It's time to blow Shea up, and for the Astros take a bite out of the Big Apple boys play-off chances. Personally, the only good that ever happened in that dump was Game 4 of the '86 Play-offs and the 1965/66 appearances by the Beatles.
AU REVOIR shit hole!
AU REVOIR shit hole!
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Talk Zone / Re: Milo's guests are back
« on: August 15, 2008, 10:55:21 am »
The title of this thread had me hoping for a Yvette appearance.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bigfoot found
« on: August 15, 2008, 09:24:51 am »
I have waited all my life for this day.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Round Rock Express
« on: August 08, 2008, 10:55:57 am »
Anyone know the pitching matchups for tomorrow nights game (Sat, Aug 9)? Hunter Pence Bobbleheads and Texas Exes burnt orange jersey night, wa-hoo!
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Talk Zone / Re: Favre to the Jets (non-BB)
« on: August 07, 2008, 10:42:06 am »
God even this place with the Favre crap. Paging Spack.
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2008 1560 The Game Radio Archives / Re: Spikes N Stars - The Radio Show, Program #14, August 2nd, 2008
« on: August 02, 2008, 09:34:39 am »
What did you think of Coopers decision to yank Moeller from his complete game Wednesday night?
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Talk Zone / Re: Monday Uni's
« on: July 31, 2008, 10:32:26 am »Is there any place to buy a shooting star t-shirt? I don't want the throwback uniform for $9,534,761.05, just a t-shirt.
This will be of little help now, but I picked one up at the Astrodome gift shop the weekend they broke them out way back when. You might try calling Pat at the shed the next time they go throw back with these.
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Talk Zone / Re: Austin TV tonight?
« on: July 28, 2008, 01:37:43 pm »
Anyone else in Austin getting poor sound quality during Astros broadcasts on Ch. 54?
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/23
« on: July 23, 2008, 03:50:48 pm »
Me too. Doing a fine job. Mr Pence however just hit into a double play. grrr.
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/23
« on: July 23, 2008, 03:45:30 pm »
8-6 sorry to say.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros batting stances, past and present
« on: July 18, 2008, 08:16:06 am »
The Mike Lamb bat flailing, leg pumping was pretty great too. NTTATWWT.
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Talk Zone / Re: The All-Star Game
« on: July 16, 2008, 01:28:31 pm »
I liked that Yogi kept calling Joe Buck "Jack".
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Talk Zone / Re: The All-Star Game
« on: July 16, 2008, 08:11:22 am »I can't believe anyone on this board would hang that one on Lidge. Wagner clearly choked that one up in classic Billy wagner style. What a douch. I'd also couldn't help but imagine Carlos Lee driving in the winner every time Corey Hart struck out.
Miggy was awsome.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rate them
« on: July 16, 2008, 08:01:39 am »
Did anyone mention Tom Seaver? He could blow away hitters and he was a real workhorse, seems he was always close to winning 20 games even for sucky Mets teams. His '69 season as he led the miracle Mets was one for the books.
#6 on my list.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rate them
« on: July 15, 2008, 02:53:43 pm »
Pete Rose
Johnny Bench
Nolan Ryan
Willy Stargell
Tony Gwynn
Tom Seaver
Jeff Bagwell
Craig Biggio
JR Richard
Roger Clemens
In this exact order.
Johnny Bench
Nolan Ryan
Willy Stargell
Tony Gwynn
Tom Seaver
Jeff Bagwell
Craig Biggio
JR Richard
Roger Clemens
In this exact order.
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2008 1560 The Game Radio Archives / Re: Spikes N Stars, The Radio Show - Program #11, July 12th, 2008
« on: July 12, 2008, 09:36:29 am »
Is Cooper on the hot seat?
Will Wandy put Ronnie Belliard on his ass tonight?
Will Wandy put Ronnie Belliard on his ass tonight?
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Talk Zone / Re: Villarreal
« on: July 11, 2008, 03:19:00 pm »
How is Josh Anderson doing these days?
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Talk Zone / Re: The half way mark of the season
« on: July 01, 2008, 01:56:34 pm »
I would offer Dolan and Raymond to Toronto for Ashby.
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Talk Zone / Re: Garrido (non-Astros)
« on: June 16, 2008, 11:08:12 am »
Enjoyed it. The melt down at the end was fun viewing. Also liked the "fear is the demon, confidence the hero" analogy.
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Beer and Queso / Goodyear Blimp facility
« on: June 12, 2008, 02:37:37 pm »
In Houston for the Radiohead show at the Cynthia Woods Pavilion a few weeks back and was wondering about an old Houston landmark. It seems like the Goodyear Blimp hanger/facility was located right around that venue. Anyone know?
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Beer and Queso / Re: WorldWide Telescope
« on: June 12, 2008, 11:39:32 am »It can be visible for 3 or 4 minutes, but it depends on where you are relative to the orbital path. There's another visible pass tonight, with magnitude 0.5 brightness (pretty bright), but it's only visible from 8:56:03 to 8:58:29 (Austin time). It will be relatively low in the sky, moving from WSW to SSW.
I usually get my info from Heavens Above.
That's Houston info right? I'm not finding another Austin sighting op tonight.
Austin was lucky enough to be in the re-entry path several years ago. I think it's called a plazma trail (?) that scorches across the night sky like nothing I've ever witnessed. It has to be a night landing though, Discovery lands Saturday morning.
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Beer and Queso / Re: John Adams
« on: June 12, 2008, 07:56:21 am »
I'd like to see the history of everything done HBO style.
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Beer and Queso / Re: WorldWide Telescope
« on: June 12, 2008, 07:54:17 am »On a slightly related note, there's an ISS and decoupled shuttle pass over Austin tonight at about 9:35. I think it may be an even better view in Houston, but I'm not sure.
Watched them fly over Austin last night. Clear sky, perfect sighting op from the front yard.
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Talk Zone / Valvere's head is made of lead
« on: May 23, 2008, 11:12:48 pm »
Looked like it hit him in the left jaw, possibly deflected off his glove. What an effort.
ETA: d
ETA: d
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Talk Zone / Re: little help
« on: May 14, 2008, 03:49:20 pm »
If you've ever lived near the coast you won't find it in Austin. You can find good seafood dishes at a few places, but the best seafood in Austin is called sushi.
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Talk Zone / Re: Houston downtown hotels?
« on: May 14, 2008, 08:18:36 am »
Check for cancelations at The Inn at the Ballpark. It's right across the street and has a great bar.
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Talk Zone / Re: RIP Ron Stone (non-baseball)
« on: May 14, 2008, 08:16:57 am »
Listening to radio gold voice of Ron Stone on The Eyes of Texas, could take me right back to the Nasa area of Houston in the mid 1970's. Luv ya Blue, the Astrodome, Rainbowguts. Sitting around with the folks laughing at the hilarious chemestry between Stone and Doug Johnson, forgot about that. Now where's my Evil Kenivel Action Cycle?
Long Live Ron Stone!
Long Live Ron Stone!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Hey, Ty in Tampa -- Radiohead
« on: May 07, 2008, 09:38:28 am »
Set list-
1. All I Need
2. There There
3. Lucky
4. Bangers and Mash
5. 15 Step
6. Nude
7. Pyramid Song
8. Optimistic
9. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
10. National Anthem
11. Idioteque
12. You And Whose Army?
13. Reckoner
14. Everything In Its Right Place
15. Airbag
16. Bodysnatchers
17. Videotape
First Encore
18. The Gloaming
19. The Tourist
20. Just
21. Faust Arp
22. Exit Music
Second Encore
23. The Bends
24. House of Cards
1. All I Need
2. There There
3. Lucky
4. Bangers and Mash
5. 15 Step
6. Nude
7. Pyramid Song
8. Optimistic
9. Weird Fishes/Arpeggi
10. National Anthem
11. Idioteque
12. You And Whose Army?
13. Reckoner
14. Everything In Its Right Place
15. Airbag
16. Bodysnatchers
17. Videotape
First Encore
18. The Gloaming
19. The Tourist
20. Just
21. Faust Arp
22. Exit Music
Second Encore
23. The Bends
24. House of Cards
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB agrees, Spilborghs dropped the ball, so did umps
« on: April 22, 2008, 09:42:41 am »
I still have not seen any conclussive video evidence of the ball being dropped. Please post a link if it's there.
I was at the game and from my angle, and Coopers (1B line) you could not tell. What you could tell though was that the coaches and players in the bullpen, who could see it, were livid. I think that's why Cooper was sure he was right.
I was at the game and from my angle, and Coopers (1B line) you could not tell. What you could tell though was that the coaches and players in the bullpen, who could see it, were livid. I think that's why Cooper was sure he was right.
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Beer and Queso / Re: ACL Fest Lineup
« on: April 22, 2008, 09:34:36 am »
Very disappointed in this line-up. Charles Attal is has drawn a line in the sand between this and Lollapalooza. Previous years there has been a nice eclectic mix of bands at ACL, not so much this year. But hey, beats working.
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Cubs, 4-4-08
« on: April 04, 2008, 02:44:12 pm »
Good to know, thanks!
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: Astros @ Cubs, 4-4-08
« on: April 04, 2008, 02:37:23 pm »
Anyone else with MLB gameday audio unable to log onto the game?
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: 4/3/08: HOU at SD (Game 4)
« on: April 03, 2008, 03:43:15 pm »Anyone else using MLB Audio and not getting any feed?
Cocksuckin' motherfuckers...
Yep, it was down yesterday too.
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: 3/31/08 - Astros @ Padres
« on: April 01, 2008, 12:06:10 am »
Sure, but on a positive note Bourn was impressive.
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Game Zone 2008 Archive / Re: 3/31/08 - Astros @ Padres
« on: March 31, 2008, 11:43:04 pm »
How 'bout that Wesley Wright!
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Talk Zone / Re: The new site
« on: March 31, 2008, 09:10:44 am »
Opening day and all this OWA craziness. I feel like a kid on Christmas. Thank you to all involved for the hard work that goes into keeping this site one of the best out there.
Cheers and RO RASROS!
Cheers and RO RASROS!
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Talk Zone / Re: Race for the Lid (and then some) VIII (2008)
« on: March 28, 2008, 02:30:55 pm »
98 please
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Talk Zone / Re: baseball movie brackets
« on: March 28, 2008, 12:25:53 pm »
I've got Ken Burns Baseball over Bad News Bears. Kelly Lee gets thrown out at the plate to end the game every time.
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Talk Zone / Middle Relief
« on: March 03, 2008, 12:37:40 am »
Weeding out new faces, Coop frustrated with base on balls. Who do you like? Villareal, James & Paulino?
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Talk Zone / Re: newest dimpled astros fan
« on: February 18, 2008, 10:46:48 pm »
Ron-ra-rue-ray-runs Rums!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros trivia - the RBI void
« on: January 31, 2008, 10:46:53 am »
Chucky "be hackin' Carr?
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Talk Zone / Re: Santana a Met
« on: January 30, 2008, 02:07:19 pm »
Oo, thanks for reminding me about the steM owning the biggest collapse in baseball history. Smiling ear to ear.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pujols bans Fox news
« on: January 22, 2008, 01:00:20 pm »
He's gonna have to ban more than those two. That list was spread nation wide the morning before the Mitchel Report came out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: January 18, 2008, 01:58:18 pm »
I discovered Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale over the Holidays. Me likey!
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Talk Zone / Re: Justice Department to investigate Tejada
« on: January 17, 2008, 08:32:12 am »
So Geoff Blum, Astros opening day SS?
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros Caravan starts next week
« on: January 14, 2008, 12:49:54 pm »
Word from Round Rock Express ticket office is Bagwell, Berkman, Wade and Milo for the Dell Diamond Astros Caravan stop on MLK Day.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cards/Jays swap
« on: January 14, 2008, 10:29:12 am »
Would someone mind explaining the LaRussa/Rolan conflict to one to lazy to research it?
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Talk Zone / Re: Late Friday Afternoon Non-BB Game
« on: January 11, 2008, 05:25:20 pm »
A Hard Days Night between your legs
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros Caravan starts next week
« on: January 11, 2008, 11:44:00 am »Any info on caravan stops outside the Houston area?
Round Rock on Jan 21st.
http://www.roundrockexpress.com/default.asp?PageId=84&ArticleId=1520
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Talk Zone / Re: OK, so this news conference...
« on: January 09, 2008, 08:47:57 am »Mmmm...susanna hoffs.
Chic's with Ric's. A winning combination.
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Talk Zone / Re: Robert Clemens? Never met him.
« on: January 04, 2008, 08:13:49 am »Clemens lived in the Green Trails neighborhood on the East side of Fry Road, which is adjacent to what's considered the Katy Area. However, the address for Green Trails is Houston, or at least it is today, it might have been considered part of the Katy Area when he actually lived there.
I lived there circa mid 80's. It had a Katy mailing address then, but was actually between the Katy and Houston city limits.
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Talk Zone / Re: Law and Order...London? (Non-BB)
« on: January 03, 2008, 11:01:53 am »They'll curse much more. I caught a string of Kitchen Nightmares on BBCA last week (it is even better than the already addictive US version). Ramsey manages to curse twice as often while getting censored half as much.
To bad the US version is not being picked up for a second season. Good show, but the BBC version is a little more realistic and hopefully Hells Kitchen gets another run.
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Talk Zone / Re: for those Guitar Hero fans (non-bb obv)
« on: January 02, 2008, 02:05:16 pm »
I can't see how anyone could play the expert setting. The notes zoom by so fast...
It helps to be about 15 yrs old.
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Talk Zone / Re: They still do press conferences don't they?
« on: December 18, 2007, 08:26:08 am »Worse case scenario is Tejada and Valverde get their appearance arranged with the FanFest in February or in the Astros caravan that happens in late January, early February.
And what about Matsui? There was the phone presser when he was first signed, but did I miss the "Here's our new signing sporting his jersey over his Armani suit" roll out? I live for these moments!
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Talk Zone / Re: Lance says Roger should come clean
« on: December 17, 2007, 10:30:27 am »I like how he complains about Valverde's fist pumps. What, Lidge never did that?
...or Lima Time?
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Talk Zone / Re: Everett to Identical-s
« on: December 13, 2007, 11:58:05 am »
Great for him and the Twins. Santana will be even better off for it if he stays.
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Talk Zone / Re: Clemens in the Mitchell Report
« on: December 13, 2007, 11:38:53 am »
Juan Gonzalez on it twice. Double true!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 02:46:12 pm »I still don't think this is a World Series team and therefore a wasted deal.
Without a solid #2, who would. I didn't think the '05 team was a WS team either. Now '04, that's a different story. But look how that all worked out. You never know.
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Talk Zone / Re: Major announcement at 12:30
« on: December 12, 2007, 01:08:42 pm »
Time will tell on this one. It's alot to give up, but I look forward to seeing how it unfolds. The line-up should be smoking hot, especially when they bring in Scarlett!
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Talk Zone / Re: Beer Newsflash!
« on: December 12, 2007, 08:23:48 am »
No draft sightings in Austin yet, will let you know.
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Talk Zone / Re: tz christmas tribute (forgive me in advance)
« on: December 11, 2007, 12:17:22 pm »
Not one msispelld word, who is this imposterr?
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Talk Zone / Re: Biggest Houston disappointment? (partially non-bb)
« on: December 11, 2007, 11:29:24 am »
AND, thanks to Kevin's latest Pine Tar Rag for reminding me of this, losing the Astrodome scoreboard! Once again, F Bud Adams. He's the biggest disapointment of professional sports in Houston, Period.
I seem to remember that old scoreboard ended up somewhere, did it not?
I seem to remember that old scoreboard ended up somewhere, did it not?
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Talk Zone / Re: Biggest Houston disappointment? (partially non-bb)
« on: December 11, 2007, 11:07:11 am »
Not just losing the Oilers, because Bud Adams can go F himself, but losing the right to the Oilers moniker and uni's for the new franchise. AND, I'll throw in retiring the Rainbow gut's too!
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Talk Zone / Re: Crikey, ten years of Pine Tar Rag
« on: December 07, 2007, 09:42:32 am »
Fuck tomorrow! My new mantra. Great stuff Kevin, thanks for sharing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Say it ain't so!!!
« on: December 07, 2007, 08:07:21 am »Angelos strikes again.
Like giving that ex-girlfriend one more shot.
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Talk Zone / Re: Noah Lowry?
« on: December 06, 2007, 10:37:31 pm »
Lowry has pitched some good games vs the good guys. Like Scott, durability is a concern. I guess it would depend on priorities. Scott is a lot less risky as a fourth OF than Lowry is as a SP. Would he be considered a solid #3? Don't we already have that? Luke's lefty power wins points for me, but damm if this club doesn't need another good starter.
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Talk Zone / Re: Say it ain't so!!!
« on: December 06, 2007, 02:04:33 pm »Did you fall out of your chair like I did when Lopez started to completely re-make the team only to fit Tejada. He wants to get rid of Bourn and make the Astros a bunch of slow footed mashers. Basically add Tejada to last year's 79 win team.
In-freaking-credible lunacy.
It was jaw dropping. He even mentioned Berkman being involved in the trade.
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Talk Zone / Re: people aka fans getting what they asked for
« on: December 05, 2007, 10:04:12 am »
Last years outfield was decent, ALL things considered. My chief complaint about it was Scott spending to much time nursing injuries.
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Talk Zone / Re: the names so far
« on: December 05, 2007, 09:46:21 am »
What player(s) would the Astros need to combine with Chris Burke for Fuentes? Albers maybe +?
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Talk Zone / Re: other gm's think loretta is going back to houston
« on: December 05, 2007, 12:20:35 am »
If true, Burke is a Rockie.
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Talk Zone / Re: Katsui will wear No. 7
« on: December 04, 2007, 10:39:42 pm »
Isn't Yvette gone this year? Those are some numbers that should be retired.
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Talk Zone / 1897 MLB Memo
« on: December 04, 2007, 11:43:12 am »
Is this for real? An 1897 MLB Memo concerning players and abusive language, always a fun topic in the TZ. The font looks fishy.
http://yanksfansoxfan.typepad.com/ysfs/2007/12/thou-shalt-not.html
http://yanksfansoxfan.typepad.com/ysfs/2007/12/thou-shalt-not.html
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Talk Zone / Re: Hey, Horns fans
« on: December 02, 2007, 11:33:46 pm »
Good win for Barnes tonight. Are UCLA not one of the winningest programs in mens college basketball?
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Talk Zone / Re: WHAT?!
« on: December 02, 2007, 11:20:42 pm »
Bourn and Everett for Tejada? That would create more questions than answers and this young management team simply does not need this. They need to be in SP mode and persueing it a aggressively.
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Talk Zone / Re: RIP Evel
« on: November 30, 2007, 11:45:33 pm »
Wow, did you not see him coming x?
So how many others here had the Evil Knievel Super Stunt Cycle?
So how many others here had the Evil Knievel Super Stunt Cycle?
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Talk Zone / Re: Matsui reported to be Astro
« on: November 30, 2007, 03:37:32 pm »
I've actually seen him play quite a few times. Watched him during warm up drills during his first game at MMP with the Mets. He was the only player to come out and jogged 3 or 4 laps and threw a helluva long toss session. He was effortlessly firing rockets from deep out field. I don't know what that means other than maybe a strong arm and good work ethic.
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Talk Zone / Re: Matsui reported to be Astro
« on: November 30, 2007, 01:21:38 pm »Hopefully Bourn will provide him with alot of-
runner on first .333
runner on second .313
runner on third .273
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Talk Zone / Re: Matsui reported to be Astro
« on: November 30, 2007, 12:59:33 pm »Berkman, doesn't handle the bat for shit.
Well he does always place it gently on the ground when it is behaving nicely.
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Talk Zone / Re: Matsui reported to be Astro
« on: November 30, 2007, 11:52:46 am »
If it's true, I think it's another good signing by the new GM. Speed and depth up the middle and I echo the remarks about tapping the asian market being good thing.
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Talk Zone / Re: New closer available?
« on: November 29, 2007, 12:40:32 am »
Oh. Yeah. Dude is getting top dollar. If Wade is looking to spend, he'd be solid.
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Talk Zone / Re: Happy Turkey Day
« on: November 21, 2007, 10:20:40 am »
Cheers to all, drive safe.
Go UT against Florida State in the Womens Soccer Championships Friday night in College Station!
Go UT against Florida State in the Womens Soccer Championships Friday night in College Station!
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Talk Zone / Re: a Christmas gift for the baseball fan
« on: November 21, 2007, 08:02:24 am »
Are these work friendly links?
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Talk Zone / Re: blum reaches verbal agreement with astros
« on: November 20, 2007, 02:23:29 pm »Considered the best SS in Japanese history.
Didn't the Mets originally move Reyes to 2B because of this?
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Talk Zone / Re: Houston Dynamo - Si, si, si!!!
« on: November 20, 2007, 10:23:02 am »
Purely hypothetical, but I'd love to see the Dynamo, in play-off tempo, against anything mid-table in the Premier League right now.
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Talk Zone / Re: blum reaches verbal agreement with astros
« on: November 19, 2007, 10:41:51 am »
Good, no more World Series home runs against us for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Josh Anderson traded to the Braves
« on: November 16, 2007, 03:48:02 pm »
Baseball America's 2007 Best Tools Survey has Ramirez as the best defensive outfielder and best outfield arm in the San Diego organization?
The Houston radio callers hate him already.
Sounds great to me.
The Houston radio callers hate him already.
Sounds great to me.
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Talk Zone / Re: Josh Anderson traded to the Braves
« on: November 16, 2007, 03:36:57 pm »
Wow, here we ago again. Seems pretty solid. Stengthens the bullpen. Josh, we hardly knew ya, All the best!
Also aquired Yordany Ramirez, who Astros new brass are very high on.
Also aquired Yordany Ramirez, who Astros new brass are very high on.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge as a Phillie
« on: November 16, 2007, 11:52:37 am »Is this in another source? Could you point this out to me please?
Sure, it came off the second link in the first post. The video of the PC titled 'Philly welcomes Lidge".
It's at about the 3:25 minute mark.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge as a Phillie
« on: November 16, 2007, 11:33:26 am »
Didn't sound bitter to me at all. He first said he was coming from a team that had an up and down season to a team that had a winning season, then paraphrases it. It's true. Then he's asked by a reporter about Ausmus stating that he (Lidge) was unhappy with the organization. He sets the record straight to say he was unhappy with himself when the closer role was yanked from him early in the year and not unhappy with the organization at all.
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Are you hoping that his therapist reads here and will post something?
Absorutry! But more interested in the OBP stats you provided, appreciate it.
Lance Berkman's OBPs:
2007 .386
2006 .420
2005 .411
2004 .450
2003 .412
2002 .405
2001 .430
Carlos Lee's OBPs:
2007 .354
2006 .355
2005 .324
2004 .366
2003 .366
2002 .359
2001 .321
Speaks for itself, even with Berkmans off year.
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Have you read Lineup Machinations 101 yet?
Oh yeah, excellent thread.
Well, the outcome is whoever hits in front of Lee is protection, but he wasn't signed to specifically provide that outcome. No one is. In the year that Berkman had no one (Ensberg was a big flop) behind him, he had almost MVP numbers. What the Astros knew they needed was a middle of the lineup bat to take pressure off Everett and Ausmus having to drive those runs in because of the failure of Ensberg, Wilson and Lane in the 4, 5 and 6 hole.
Are you thinking that the 5 hole is not as important to driving in runs as the cleanup spot? Because if you are, you are wrong on that assumption. It is a *HUGE* need on a team to have a great run producer in the 5 hole. Not since the days of Kent and Alou before him have the Astros had that part of the lineup solidified. Those were the days of playoff contending teams too.
What you need to understand is that 3-4-5 are solved only if 1-2 perform up to expectations... basically, you can't drive in runs if guys ahead of you don't get on. If 1 through 5 do their job well, 6 becomes much more easier to handle for either Towles (a rookie) or Wiggington (my chalk pick for that spot). 7 and 8 are not in any pressure any more to have to pick up the ducks left behind by an inept 4-5-6 in the lineup. That would probably bode well for a team that is carrying a rookie catcher and a shortstop known more for his glove than his bat.
That's, what I'm looking for. Thanks.
I'm not trying to downplay the importance of the 5 hitter. Just curious as to the psyche of Lee being shifted to it and the opinions around here on such minutia. You know and ego's and such. Sounds like it's a none issue though. Also, tired of hearing about Bonds and A-Rod.
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Is this a new way to start a Pence at #2 discussion?
Not at all, just about Berkman (off year) vs Lee, going into next year at clean up.
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Define what you mean by "best clean up hitter".
I guess I mean that normally your best offensive weapon is slotted 3, which use to be Berkman. So is he automatically best suited at 4 where Lee hit all year last year and did it well.
[/quote] He was not signed to be protection for Berkman. He was signed to drive in runs.[/quote]
I'm basing that statement on Purpura's comments going into last seasons void. IIRC, didn't he say their priority was to aquire a power bat to protect Berkman?
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If the Astros go with a batting order that puts Pence in the three hole. Is Berkman automatically the best clean up hitter, considering what Lee did there in '07?
And will putting one of them in the five hole an issue? We all know Lee was signed to provide protection for Berkman, but is that written in stone in his contract? This is probably not a question if Berkman didn't struggle like he did last year. But he did, and I don't know enough about comparing the two, as to determine who the better choice is, so this may not even be a question, but is this senario creating a clean-up log jam for our two power bats?
And will putting one of them in the five hole an issue? We all know Lee was signed to provide protection for Berkman, but is that written in stone in his contract? This is probably not a question if Berkman didn't struggle like he did last year. But he did, and I don't know enough about comparing the two, as to determine who the better choice is, so this may not even be a question, but is this senario creating a clean-up log jam for our two power bats?
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Talk Zone / Re: Lineup Machinations 101
« on: November 13, 2007, 11:34:25 pm »
Lamb is out of the picture?
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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge a Phillie
« on: November 08, 2007, 08:44:59 am »
Well this is certainly an encouraging developement. Added speed and athletism to the outfield basepaths and lead-off role. Opened up some room fiancially. A quality prospect at 3B for the Express (Hooks?), Added bully option. No more uncertainty with Lidge and his much bemoaned stuff trusting. C. Qualls and Sarfate bump up a chair. Gain a trade pawn in Scott.
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Talk Zone / Re: [Insert witty subject line here] - Lieber?
« on: November 06, 2007, 11:41:58 pm »
We already have this pitcher, his name is Woody Wandy Sampson-Jennings
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Talk Zone / Re: a shortstop named Jan
« on: November 06, 2007, 02:47:53 pm »
Coffie was the player in question. Thanks for the details on the nationality. I'm still betting he roots for Holland during the World Cup though.
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Talk Zone / Re: a shortstop named Jan
« on: November 06, 2007, 10:58:06 am »
The Express had a player from Holland, third bagger, 2/3 years ago but I can't find his name. Anyone?
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Talk Zone / Re: Schilling signs with Boston
« on: November 06, 2007, 10:45:26 am »
Even with the sorry state of the Astros staring pitching, I'm very relieved Ed Wades pipe dream of bringing this douche bag on board will never see the light of day. Next!