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Talk Zone / Re: Pretty Damn Good article about a Pretty Damn Good Baseball Game (Game 5)
« on: October 04, 2018, 11:05:51 am »
Wow. Thanks for sharing!
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Sharknado doesn't count?
They over extended the franchise, lost me after 5.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Youth baseball bat
« on: October 01, 2018, 10:27:22 am »
Two main things to look for in a bat at that age are composite vs. alloy and end loaded vs. balanced. Composite will give him a bigger barrel/sweet spot, but are more expensive than alloy. Depending on the size of your son and his swing, you may want to start him with a balance weighted bat vs. an end loaded. Big, strong kids handle end loaded bats better, so at 9 most kids swing a balanced bat better (IMO). The end weight can create bad habits at an age when they're trying to develop a good consistent swing. Louisville has a cool weight chart on their bats that shows the balance vs. end load.
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Talk Zone / Re: Postseason roster questions
« on: September 27, 2018, 10:50:34 am »
AJ only carried 11 pitchers for the 2017 ALDS, so I assume he will do the same this year. That makes the already tough bullpen decisions a little tougher. Here is my guess.
Starters:
JV
Cole
Morton
DK2
Bullpen:
Osuna
Pressley
Rondon
Sipp
Smith
Peacock
McCullers or McHugh?
Starters:
JV
Cole
Morton
DK2
Bullpen:
Osuna
Pressley
Rondon
Sipp
Smith
Peacock
McCullers or McHugh?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Your AL West Champion Astros at Blue Jays, 9/26/18
« on: September 26, 2018, 03:58:49 pm »
You’re welcome.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Your AL West Champion Astros at Blue Jays, 9/26/18
« on: September 26, 2018, 03:45:23 pm »
I know the Astros are running out their AAA team and they likely pulled an all-nighter , but this dude for the Jays is dealing so far.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 17, 2018
« on: September 17, 2018, 09:50:35 pm »Would have liked to have seen Sipp this inning.... Oh well.
He pitched last inning
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 17, 2018
« on: September 17, 2018, 09:49:55 pm »
Too many fastballs
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 07:23:09 pm »
Eddings off to a great start.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:31:53 pm »
Montas’ fastball has a ton of life tonight.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rays @ Astros, June 19, 2018
« on: June 19, 2018, 08:39:48 pm »
Snell has some filthy shit.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Quad Cities 2018
« on: June 19, 2018, 07:24:33 pm »The 3 other full season clubs lead their respective leagues in K's as well.
Putting that bubble gum to good use.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Red Sox @ Astros, June 2, 2018
« on: June 02, 2018, 08:50:25 pm »
Why do they keep running him out there like he is 2015/2016 will Harris ?
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Talk Zone / Re: “Special”
« on: May 26, 2018, 11:14:20 am »The Indians are beginning to annoy me.
Me, too. Between the Tyler Bauer and Clevinger remarks and the throwing the ball around after the third out, the tribe has moved up my teams to dislike list. They had so much equity with Major League, too.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Giants @ Astros, May 22, 2018
« on: May 22, 2018, 08:19:24 pm »Tony Kemp does not appear to be eager to use his return ticket to Fresno.
I hope he stays. Love his versatility and approach at the plate.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Giants @ Astros, May 22, 2018
« on: May 22, 2018, 08:17:53 pm »
Stros are outscoring the Rockets.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Indians at Astros May 20, 2018
« on: May 20, 2018, 08:33:48 pm »
Fucking announcers.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Indians at Astros May 20, 2018
« on: May 20, 2018, 07:43:02 pm »
Good lord a-rod is awful.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Angels, May 16, 2018
« on: May 16, 2018, 09:04:22 pm »
Man, some hard hit outs tonight by the good guys.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Twins April 11, 2018
« on: April 11, 2018, 03:02:59 pm »
What happened to George’s go the other way approach from the WS?
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day...March 29, 2018
« on: March 28, 2018, 10:13:24 pm »
Astros are teeing off on this Morrow guy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Spring Training Nostalgia
« on: March 02, 2018, 09:40:24 am »
The Catalina fucking Cubs.
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Talk Zone / Re: yu wants to go back to the dodgers
« on: January 31, 2018, 09:56:13 am »It now appears he wasn't. If it was a matter of tipping pitchers, it should be an easy fix, right?
I think his issue was attributed to the slick ball and its affect on his slider, it didn't have its normal depth/bite.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: December 13, 2017, 05:22:21 pm »https://twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/941083140365455360
MLB Network just showed Tags tweet. Also mentioned, Judge, Stanton and Sanchez are 0-13 against Smith with 7 Ks.
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Beer and Queso / Re: New Grill
« on: November 03, 2017, 11:57:46 am »
Texas BBQ Rub is the best that I've used. The owner, Bill Cannon, is very helpful and informative and just an all around great guy. Here is their website www.texasbbqrub.com.
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Talk Zone / Re: Victory Parade
« on: November 02, 2017, 01:07:33 pm »
Just saw on MLB Network, they will televise the parade tomorrow at 2:00pm CST.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:45:37 pm »
Sparky gettin’ weeeettttttttt!
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Talk Zone / Re: addiction
« on: October 31, 2017, 10:15:11 am »I've gained 10 lbs during the playoffs.
Turns out, Frito pie isn't healthy.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series - Game 5 - 29 Oct 2017
« on: October 29, 2017, 11:04:03 pm »
That sign should have read Welcome to Houston’s Vaunted House.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series - Game 5 - 29 Oct 2017
« on: October 29, 2017, 09:18:07 pm »
Get a four spot and promptly give up two walks.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 5: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 18, 2017
« on: October 18, 2017, 08:24:57 pm »
Did the fucking smoke machine not make the trip to New York?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 5: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 18, 2017
« on: October 18, 2017, 05:02:39 pm »
Shitty at-bat after shitty at-bat. Tough to watch.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 07:08:35 pm »
Get on the fucking bag.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:46:39 pm »
Get him out
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:45:02 pm »
Don’t fuck around with this guy.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:41:12 pm »
Fuck devo
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:39:49 pm »
Fantastic job by LMJ.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:34:52 pm »
Frazier has moved up my list of people I’d like to beat the fuck out of.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:31:27 pm »
That’s the best contact Springer has made in awhile.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:28:50 pm »
Alright, let’s vaunt these fuckers.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:25:40 pm »
If smoltz says it’s off the plate...
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:18:48 pm »
Everything is six degrees of Yankees.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:17:13 pm »Amen. Brilliant fucking go to make sure there's no shot at Jose.
I thought they had a good shot at Jose. Great base running.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:09:21 pm »
Yuli baby!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 06:07:39 pm »
Can’t watch a fastball down the fucking middle.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 4: Astros @ Yankees, Oct 17, 2017
« on: October 17, 2017, 05:18:48 pm »
Fuck. Got to make them pay for these mistakes.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 08:46:40 pm »
Charlie had good stuff tonight with a lot of shitty luck.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 08:29:06 pm »
Damnit Jake.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 07:50:01 pm »
What a bunch of horseshit.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 07:27:04 pm »
Always thought Didi was a stick in the mud.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 06:28:02 pm »My left nut would do a better job than Fox, and it looks a lot less creepy than A-Rod.
Likely less STDs, too.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 06:22:45 pm »
MLB Network does a much better job with pre/post game coverage.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALCS Game 3 -- Astros vs. Yankees
« on: October 16, 2017, 06:17:38 pm »THIS PREGAME SHOW IS A FUCKING ATROCITY AGAINST NATURE!
ARod is fucking horrible.
Frank Thomas should do all the talking on that set.
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Talk Zone / Re: NLCS Game 2, Cubs at Dodgers.
« on: October 15, 2017, 08:37:15 pm »
Maybe if Utley would cutout that weird shit, he would hit the damn ball.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 10, 2017, 10:46:30 am »Here's Sparks on the radio postgame: https://sports790.iheart.com/featured/what-s-on-matt-s-mind/content/2017-10-09-steve-sparks-alds-clincher-clubhouse/
That is great. Thanks for sharing.
Sparks SOUNDS hammered, but this is immediately after the game. So, either he is a major lightweight, his excited voice sounds like everyone else's hammered voice, or he was boozing it up during the game.
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Talk Zone / Re: Word of the Day
« on: October 10, 2017, 10:42:57 am »At least it wasn't Astroglide...
That was yesterday. (See: Bregman, Sale)
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 10, 2017, 09:09:54 am »63
The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 09, 2017, 04:24:00 pm »
Fox announcers have to be devastated.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 09, 2017, 04:19:40 pm »YES!!!
HOW DOES 0 FOR 5 FEEL, DUSTIN!!!!!!?
That's a gritty 0-5.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 09, 2017, 03:18:40 pm »
Hell yeah!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 09, 2017, 03:01:41 pm »
Quite giving up on the slider, it's gonna come back. Fuck.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 4: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 09, 2017, 01:50:49 pm »
Burn Sale up you fucks.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 3: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 08, 2017, 04:19:55 pm »
Fuck. Betts catches everything.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 3: Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 08, 2017, 03:12:30 pm »
So, the Red Sox invented the starter turned reliever?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 04:01:00 pm »
MLB should be embarrassed that they trotted out this garbage behind home plate for a postseason game.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 03:54:00 pm »
Oso hates the scoreboard.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 03:50:51 pm »Bregman at least needs to get Marwin home.
Well....he did.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 03:38:01 pm »
Devo got away with one there.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 02:46:29 pm »Chris Young didn't get a hit! Amazing!
Wasn't due to lack of effort.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 02:40:36 pm »
Fuck!
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Talk Zone / Re: Which 25?
« on: October 05, 2017, 09:56:45 am »I get the reasoning, but I don't agree with it. Similar to my feelings on Fisher over Kemp. But not my decision to make.
Exactly my thoughts, as well. Oh well, let's go kick their ass.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wild Card Race
« on: September 29, 2017, 10:29:59 am »
Any thoughts on the reason? While it is easier to hit a homer to LF, if you don't hit it out you are less likely to get an extra base hit, and with the LF playing closer, less likely to get a hit to LF in general?
Does the shifting that the Astros do have an effect as well?
My WAG is climate conditions like high humidity and the closed roof (lack of "jet stream"). I wonder what the numbers look like roof closed vs. open?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Houston Astros @ Boston Red Sox 09-28-2017
« on: September 29, 2017, 09:35:52 am »While I think JD is the superior color guy, he also had the advantage of working with Bill Brown. Blum was saddled with horrible Ashby and now solid Kalas. Vs JD getting to work years with Brown. JD/Brown's chemistry is part of what made JD so great.
At the end of the day, Im really happy with the TV broadcast, Blum/Todd/Julia are excellent.
Agree with this 100%.
On a separate note, I like the new strategy of scoring 10+ runs and allowing 3 or less. Genius move by AJ.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Rangers - 9/27/17
« on: September 27, 2017, 03:19:36 pm »
I'm not sure what the fuck Bregman was doing. It's really nice seeing Correa heat up.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Rangers - 9/26/17
« on: September 26, 2017, 09:25:56 pm »
And Fisher STILL strikes out.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Rangers - 9/26/17
« on: September 26, 2017, 09:25:26 pm »Goddamn this s enjoyable. Fuck Arlington
This is way better than getting into a beanfest.
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Talk Zone / Re: Playoff batting order
« on: September 26, 2017, 07:18:27 am »
I said this in the GZ last week, but I expect to see Marwin in LF quite a bit in the playoffs.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros..September 22, 2017
« on: September 22, 2017, 09:31:00 pm »
Damn that was awesome.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: White Sox @ Astros...September 21, 2017
« on: September 21, 2017, 07:57:25 pm »
Kalas gets so happy over flyouts.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ChiSox @ Astros...September 20, 2017
« on: September 20, 2017, 09:42:21 pm »It would be really nice if he weren't on the postseason roster.
I bet we see a lot of Marwin in LF, in the playoffs.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ChiSox @ Astros...September 20, 2017
« on: September 20, 2017, 08:06:10 pm »
That swing would make Altuve blush.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: White Sox @ AL West Champs September 19, 2017
« on: September 19, 2017, 08:51:57 pm »The irony (yes the real kind of irony) of Sears' demise is that they became what they were through the mail order model. At one time you could get anything through sears...clothes, appliances...hell you could buy a house from Sears and they'd deliver it to your...well...maybe not your door. But no matter what it was, if you wanted it, you just ordered it from Sears. They let Amazon kick their ass via internet sales, putting their eggs into the brick and mortar basket.
Like many, Sears didn't have the foresight or capability to transition from print catalog to digital/ecommerce.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: White Sox @ AL West Champs September 19, 2017
« on: September 19, 2017, 08:48:05 pm »Quote from: HudsonHawk link=topic=119577.msg590936#msg590936
Springer flies out to medium RCF, Kalas wets his pants
Kalas got me on that one.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: White Sox @ AL West Champs September 19, 2017
« on: September 19, 2017, 08:05:44 pm »
That was fucking terrible.
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Talk Zone / Re: McCullers
« on: September 18, 2017, 10:16:22 am »Don't know where I read it, but it was implied that his scheduled use tomorrow is out of the pen. It sounded like it wasn't just a 'limit his innings' type thing but a 'we're transitioning you to the pen' type thing. If so, it appears that Hinch is somewhat displeased with him and given up the idea that he would be a starter in the postseason.
I've always thought McCullers was destined for the pen. With his lack of a consistent third pitch, inability to go deep into games and strikeout stuff, the bullpen seems like a good fit. I guess it really doesn't matter if he doesn't get his ass back to pitching.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners @ Astros September 15, 2017
« on: September 15, 2017, 09:59:31 pm »
Filthy
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners @ Astros September 15, 2017
« on: September 15, 2017, 09:42:23 pm »
Wtf was Correa behind 2b with a rh batter?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners @ Astros September 15, 2017
« on: September 15, 2017, 08:20:03 pm »
Dammit Carlos.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners @ Astros September 15, 2017
« on: September 15, 2017, 07:33:51 pm »
So nice not to see Cy Paxton.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 11:10:24 pm »Not so over the top. Dropped his arm down some.
Yep. He also isn't leaning back like he was with his glove way above his head.
https://youtu.be/NFKCjyPut4Y
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 11:01:27 pm »
Fiers looks like he adjusted his mechanics.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 10:43:17 pm »I might need to start drinking
Fiers and Sipp warming up. Cheers!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 10:26:29 pm »
Well, a few of McHugh's pitches were blistered.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 10:02:05 pm »
Cotton not fooling anyone.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 09:45:56 pm »
That one was definitely gone off the bat.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ A's September 8, 2017
« on: September 08, 2017, 09:40:27 pm »
I thought Marwin's ball was gone off the bat.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Don Williams
« on: September 08, 2017, 05:27:32 pm »
RIP Don Williams and Troy Gentry.
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Beer and Queso / Re: WTF Sumlin?
« on: September 04, 2017, 08:58:36 am »
The game was a mIcrocosm of the last three seasons. Start off sharp and physical and end sloppy and soft. It's unbelievable.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: steM @ Astros September 3, 2017
« on: September 03, 2017, 01:23:33 pm »
I was really hoping to see non shitty Fiers today.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rangers @ Astros August 30R
« on: August 31, 2017, 12:44:49 pm »
Hell of a play by Davis.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Nationals @ Astros August 23, 2017
« on: August 23, 2017, 09:59:07 pm »There needs to be a term for a shift-fucking. Stick shift?
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Horseshift
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Nationals @ Astros August 22, 2017
« on: August 22, 2017, 08:51:12 pm »He's a strikeout factory.
I really hate to be that guy, but I would like to see a higher contact hitter like Kemp (or even someone like Aoki. Doh).
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Nationals @ Astros August 22, 2017
« on: August 22, 2017, 08:43:49 pm »
Fisher takes so fucking many pitches right down the middle. Shit.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Nationals @ Astros August 22, 2017
« on: August 22, 2017, 08:40:03 pm »It's tough when a ball down the middle is hit 500 feet too
Excellent point.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Nationals @ Astros August 22, 2017
« on: August 22, 2017, 08:34:01 pm »
Tough when a fastball down the middle is called a ball.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Nationals @ Astros August 22, 2017
« on: August 22, 2017, 08:28:52 pm »how does Marwin not even put the ball in play there?!
He saw three pretty filthy breaking balls. Expanded his zone on the fastball off the plate though.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Athletics @ Astros August 20, 2017
« on: August 20, 2017, 08:58:30 pm »I still say we would be better off with Kemp in left. I think he would hit just as good if not better than Fisher, and he would play better defense out there than what I've seen from Fisher. I'm not giving up on Fisher, I just don't think he is ready just yet and I think Kemp is a better option. Obviously the FO doesn't agree though.
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I agree though.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 04:02:17 pm »Holy fuck, what a screwjob that last at bat was. That umpire should be fined for those calls.
His strike zone was shit all day.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 03:32:26 pm »
What a shit show.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 03:05:11 pm »
Watching at bats like that makes me wonder how Altuve hits .300+. Ever.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 02:21:33 pm »
Shitty Fiers is officially back. Time for AJ to demote him for a day.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 02:16:10 pm »
First out was Davis - 5-3
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 01:49:19 pm »
Throw fucking strikes Fiers.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 01:41:46 pm »
Way to fuck up the second inning magic, AT&T.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 01:34:48 pm »
Davis has made a couple nice plays today.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 17, 2017
« on: August 17, 2017, 01:21:07 pm »
I really like Stassi.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 16, 2017
« on: August 16, 2017, 10:27:14 pm »
Nice turn!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 16, 2017
« on: August 16, 2017, 10:08:51 pm »Speed kills.
Especially, when you remember to tag.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 16, 2017
« on: August 16, 2017, 08:41:21 pm »What happened? All I got on gamecast was Altuve lines out to CF.
Fisher break for home early?
He didn't initially go back to 3b on Altuve's flyball. The in a haste to get back to tag, he stepped on middle of the bag and slipped, therefore was unable to score.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 16, 2017
« on: August 16, 2017, 08:34:36 pm »
Shit base running.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 16, 2017
« on: August 16, 2017, 07:57:26 pm »
Wow
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 16, 2017
« on: August 16, 2017, 07:55:07 pm »
Awesome. We can hear about the game now.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ D-Backs 8/15/2017
« on: August 15, 2017, 03:13:28 pm »
Bats are well rested.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ White Sox August 10, 2017
« on: August 10, 2017, 08:00:52 pm »What was Pettis doing?
Putting up a stop sign to Davis and rightly so. Dumb decision by Centeno.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ White Sox August 8, 2017
« on: August 08, 2017, 09:00:43 pm »
In case someone hasn't said it yet...hey Dallas, stfu and pitch.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 5, 2017
« on: August 05, 2017, 09:12:47 pm »
What a shit throw.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 5, 2017
« on: August 05, 2017, 08:04:43 pm »I thought there was a play and he gave up too soon. I'd have at least tried.
Yea, me too.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 5, 2017
« on: August 05, 2017, 08:00:20 pm »Yep. One I'm thinking of was also a SS...two time MVP
Barry Larkin?
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches, Pains and Muscle Strains (2017 Version)
« on: August 04, 2017, 10:42:25 pm »
Can we lock this thread?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2017
« on: August 04, 2017, 09:13:39 pm »
Morales needs a brushback.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2017
« on: August 04, 2017, 08:47:24 pm »
Wow.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2017
« on: August 04, 2017, 08:45:22 pm »How many runs have scored with 2 out in this inning?
7
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2017
« on: August 04, 2017, 08:42:54 pm »
So they can still vaunt !
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros August 2, 2017
« on: August 02, 2017, 07:22:01 pm »
Despite the dinger, DK looks a lot sharper than last outing. So far.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros August 1, 2017
« on: August 01, 2017, 09:04:55 pm »
Fiers was down in strike zone for first time all game.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros August 1, 2017
« on: August 01, 2017, 07:47:39 pm »
Stros have had some well struck outs tonight.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 08:35:21 pm »McCann can hit, but he runs like a catcher. Coming down the third base line to score, he looked like a damn Weeble Wobble.
Similar to Jake Taylor legging out an infield hit.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 08:08:53 pm »Huh, Crane makes me think another owner vetoed a deal.
He also said he's never vetoed a deal.
Yep. Can't help but speculate that Angelos killed a Britton deal.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 07:55:23 pm »146
The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 07:54:46 pm »Wow, I thought Marisnick was out on the 3-2 pitch.
Fisher, too.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 07:38:50 pm »
Morton with another salty inning.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 07:19:45 pm »
He bounced back nicely.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 05:50:47 pm »
Shit. I need to work on my sarcasm.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Rays @ Astros July 31, 2017
« on: July 31, 2017, 05:45:36 pm »Man. This is such a relief. After the horrors of today's trade deadline, I was concerned there wouldn't be anyone to pitch.
The pitching is fine in the regular season, the playoffs is where they will fail.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches, Pains and Muscle Strains (2017 Version)
« on: July 31, 2017, 03:41:02 pm »
Still an opportunity to get Verlander in a waiver wire deal. Or at least that's what I'm hoping for although probably not likely.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Phightins July 25, 2017
« on: July 25, 2017, 08:33:18 pm »
I love Martes' scowl on the mound. He looks like he is pissed off the whole time.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Houston @ Baltimore 7/21
« on: July 21, 2017, 08:55:47 pm »I don't think Fidel covers much ground anymore.
You could say the ground covers him.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Houston @ Baltimore 7/21
« on: July 21, 2017, 07:57:07 pm »
That was a hell of a catch.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Scurvy Pervies @ Astros, 7/19
« on: July 19, 2017, 04:07:14 pm »My bet is he stays.
Based on his last two outings out of the pen, I can't imagine the Astros can trade for a reliever with more electric stuff.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Scurvy Pervies @ Astros, 7/19
« on: July 19, 2017, 04:03:19 pm »Martes looked good out of the pen.
It's going to be hard to send him down, when the time comes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros In-Season Trade History
« on: July 12, 2017, 02:37:54 pm »Setup man, good stats, LHP, unorthodox delivery
are there better ones on a seller team?
Selfishly, I would like to see the Astros get a buddy of mine, Donnie Hart, from the Orioles. He is 26 and only in his second year in the Majors. Lefty, three quarter arm slot, which makes him effective against lefties, but he also gets righties out, too. He is from Katy and would love to pitch for the Astros and would come pretty cheap I would think. Career 1.90 ERA, 51 career outings.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Athletics June 22, 2017
« on: June 22, 2017, 06:01:58 pm »About to get in the car, someone else PBP he 9th.
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Devo Ks errbody.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Athletics June 22, 2017
« on: June 22, 2017, 03:31:36 pm »
I know some didn't like Stanton, but he is light years better than Eschenfelder.
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Talk Zone / Re: Banny is clearly a master of psycology.
« on: June 16, 2017, 09:59:26 am »I think it might fit across his gut.
Plenty of room on his ego.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: stRangizz @ Astros Flag Day 2017
« on: June 14, 2017, 09:34:09 pm »Altuve drilled, just like Banister ordered...and that's it for Jeffress,
So fucking obvious.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: stRangizz @ Astros Flag Day 2017
« on: June 14, 2017, 09:08:47 pm »
Great at bat by Beltran.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros June 9, 2017
« on: June 09, 2017, 08:34:16 pm »B3:
Reddick...hitting .500 leading off an inning...full count...doubles to LF
Altuve flailing wildly at pitches 9 feet out of the zone...quickly 0-2...flails wildly at a pitch 12-feet outside for a three pitch punchout
Correa grounds out 6-3, Reddick to 3B
Beltran flies out F7
Leadoff double wasted because Altuve sucks!!!
4-2 Angels
So much for the vaunted offense.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros June 9, 2017
« on: June 09, 2017, 08:20:45 pm »Your reaction is a tab bit knee jerk. I said that (with Keuchel on the DL) we have four question marks in the rotation right now, which is unusual for a team with a good record. Thus, I'm agreeing that Peacock is shaky so far tonight. Let's hope he reverts back to his first two start form.
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Ah. Gotcha. Misinterpreted your comment. And I now agree.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros June 9, 2017
« on: June 09, 2017, 08:12:13 pm »Hand-wringing about 4 starters is quite unusual for a first place team with the highest win % in the MLB.
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So, he's not shit tonight ?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros June 9, 2017
« on: June 09, 2017, 08:05:49 pm »
Cmon Bregman.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros June 9, 2017
« on: June 09, 2017, 07:49:05 pm »
Peacock is shit tonight.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2017 Draft
« on: June 09, 2017, 07:40:48 am »Also took part in the MMP pre-draft workout today.
Ranked at #129 on the BA 500 list. Inconsistent bat with some power. The lefty swinger is an Arkansas commit.
I got to see Cole live a few times this season. He is short in stature, but well built like a young Bagwell. Plus arm, good speed and insane bat speed, but struggled with consistency this season in a fairly weak district. His younger brother, Blake, is really good, too. He is class of 2019 and already in the low 90's on the mound. Cole also has an older brother, Dillion, that pitches for UCF.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2017 Draft
« on: June 09, 2017, 07:30:15 am »Wong started his career at UH playing SS as a freshman, also played the OF. He then moved to catcher. Excellent athlete.
My ex-wife sat next to a scout at the UH/A&M game. He was there primarily to see Wong and said he would be drafted as a catcher, but likely not stay there.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Royals June 5, 2017
« on: June 06, 2017, 10:09:13 am »
Thanks. Just got through reading this on chron.com. Not sure how I missed it earlier.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Royals June 5, 2017
« on: June 06, 2017, 10:02:13 am »
Any word on Marwin? Speculation from Blum/Kala is that he left the game last night with a potential hand issue from a slide at 3b. I haven't seen anything reported from the team.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 2, 2017
« on: June 03, 2017, 08:12:46 am »
Thanks for the pbp, Mark. Excellent job.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Twins May 30, 2017
« on: May 30, 2017, 07:47:18 pm »
Great bare handed play be Bregman.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Twins, May 29, 2017
« on: May 29, 2017, 05:12:07 pm »
That was fun as shit to watch !
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Talk Zone / Re: Starting Rotation
« on: May 28, 2017, 09:29:54 am »Not so fast, my friend.
Morton to the DL with a strained lat. Jankowski recalled. Fiers presumably back to the rotation.
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Fuck!!!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Orioles @ Astros May 27, 2017
« on: May 27, 2017, 10:01:36 pm »And John Jaso, the dreadlocked one, wins it for the Pirates with a walk off single in the 10th. Poor Pill takes the loss in his debut.
That's a tough one to swallow.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Orioles @ Astros May 27, 2017
« on: May 27, 2017, 09:05:15 pm »I hadn't tuned in at that point. But when Preston Wilson said "Infielders aren't used to having their back to the infield." I was done.
Uh, almost any popup to shallow center both the SS and the 2nd baseman are running with their backs to the infield. What are you talking about, you goon?
I liked when he said runners shouldn't freeze on a line drive, they should go back to the base on a line drive. But coach Preston, what if it goes throu..ah fuck it.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Orioles @ Astros May 27, 2017
« on: May 27, 2017, 08:58:40 pm »Watching him take BP yesterday was pretty crazy, he was going train tracks in left center quite a bit. Took quite a few to the top of the fake ivy too.
I was at the game last night, too. Machado may be the most impressive player I have seen in person. The ball screams off his bat.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Orioles @ Astros May 27, 2017
« on: May 27, 2017, 08:15:46 pm »Preston Wilson sucked as an Astro and he's even worse at whatever he calls whatever the fuck it is he thinks he's doing right now.
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He is awful.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 25, 2017
« on: May 25, 2017, 08:53:04 pm »
Amazing the score is what it is. Tigers have smoked the ball off of Fiers tonight.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 25, 2017
« on: May 25, 2017, 08:51:01 pm »
Feliz in to put out the Fiers.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 25, 2017
« on: May 25, 2017, 08:41:30 pm »
5-3 Astros. Top of 5.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 25, 2017
« on: May 25, 2017, 08:18:50 pm »I would have taken the over.
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Over the train tracks?
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers at Astros, 05/23/2017
« on: May 23, 2017, 08:59:37 pm »The Toy Cannon was my favorite player as a kid.
Looks good for 75.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers at Astros, 05/23/2017
« on: May 23, 2017, 07:43:39 pm »
Speaking of not shutting up, Jeez commish, stfu.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers at Astros, 05/23/2017
« on: May 23, 2017, 07:40:38 pm »Interesting that he's sick and not starting but available off of the bench. Am I crazy to think Hinch may be sending a message by benching him after not running out that play on the ground ball he hit last night?
Yes.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers at Astros, 05/23/2017
« on: May 23, 2017, 07:39:20 pm »Man, does Stanton ever stop talking?
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Not a great personality , but good analysis. IMO.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 22, 2017
« on: May 22, 2017, 09:49:51 pm »
Strikes Correa out on all heat and then gets Marwin on all junk.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 22, 2017
« on: May 22, 2017, 09:43:29 pm »MR, that's some quality play by play
He is no doubt typing away right now. Likely some choice words for Correa and Altuve's at bats.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 22, 2017
« on: May 22, 2017, 09:37:21 pm »
Strike three may have been a good pitch, but strike two was right down the fucking middle.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 22, 2017
« on: May 22, 2017, 09:34:21 pm »Bottom 7
Marwin leads it off and leads the team in home runs, which should embarrass about 10 people in the lineup. Marwin drag bunts one right up the line, Miggy playing back and can't make a play, easy single to lead it off. I love it! That's some salty veteran shit.
Yuli squares to bunt and misses a fastball, strike 1, hits a fading liner to right that drops in for a single, runners on 1st and 2nd, no outs. Marwin had no chance to move to 2nd because he had to wait a second to make sure it was going to fall.
Bregman up, PLEASE be bunting. Because this is double play/Astros baseball city. Not squaring, takes a fat fastball for strike one. Will Harris tuning it up in the bully. Ball 1. Tigers have two guys up in the pen, a lefty and a righty. Breggers fouls one straight back, 1-2. Setting himself up perfectly for the rollover double play. 50 footer, bounces around the grass in front of the plate, 2-2. Fucking terrible check swing on a pitch a foot outside, Bregman out without an appeal. What a shit at bat. 1 out.
Springer up with runners on 1st and 2nd, 1 out. Strike one on the outside corner. Astros have EIGHT fucking hits in 6 1/3 innings and one run. That is putrid. Ball 1, outside. Fouled straight back, Springer got a meatball and couldn't put it in play (AGAIN), 1-2. Fullmer at 102 pitches. WAY outside, ball 2. Springer a mile behind an outside fastball, punch out. Fucking shitty. 2 outs. I hate listening to the nonsense excuses the TV guys make for bad at bats.
Reddick takes ball one low. Smacks on to right, but 20 feet foul. He just missed it, 1-1. Woos raining down, ball outside, 2-1. Fouls off ball 3, 2-2. Flares one to shallow left, Machado easily makes the catch. Fucking dogshit at bats from Bregman and Springer doom the Good Guys to another shit inning with runners on.
End 7, 1-0 Astros.
Excellent recap of the inning. Bregman not bunting pissed me off.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Tigers @ Astros May 22, 2017
« on: May 22, 2017, 08:37:51 pm »
Hey Musgrove, that's how you pitch when your team needs a stop!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Fish, 5-17-17
« on: May 17, 2017, 01:38:17 pm »Please don't fritter away valuable bandwidth like this.
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Don't be an apple.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Fish, 5-17-17
« on: May 17, 2017, 01:25:15 pm »
Is Barraclough Danish? Anyway, sweet inning he had there.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Fish, 5-17-17
« on: May 17, 2017, 01:13:24 pm »Escaped despite the dick stepping.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Fish, 5-17-17
« on: May 17, 2017, 01:12:28 pm »Was that even hit high enough to get into the lights?
Maybe the ribbon board.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Fish, 5-17-17
« on: May 17, 2017, 12:48:39 pm »
Escaped despite the dick stepping.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros at Fish, 5-17-17
« on: May 17, 2017, 12:28:52 pm »Man Marisnik can cover some ground. What a catch that was.
Off the bat, I thought he had no chance.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Marlins May 15, 2017
« on: May 15, 2017, 08:15:10 pm »My guess is there's a girl involved.
Maybe the love child of Crowe and a troll doll.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Marlins May 15, 2017
« on: May 15, 2017, 07:58:45 pm »
Yuli resembles Russell Crowe.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Astros @ Marlins May 15, 2017
« on: May 15, 2017, 07:57:15 pm »Missed it--why was Straily taken out?
108 velo that's why.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: May 10, 2017, 11:36:38 am »
All of this talk about James Comey getting fired is making me want a chili dog.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Braves @ Astros May 9, 2017
« on: May 09, 2017, 08:56:16 pm »He did make pitches. He got six fucking outs that inning. How many do you think he ought to have to make each inning?
True. Was thinking specifically of the Dansby at bat. Shouldn't have been there though.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Braves @ Astros May 9, 2017
« on: May 09, 2017, 08:54:05 pm »
Devo gets it done once again.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Braves @ Astros May 9, 2017
« on: May 09, 2017, 08:51:16 pm »And just like that, Morton is out and Devo in.
Morton should be kicking Carlos Correa in the nuts.
Yep. Should have been out of there in three hitters. Still got to make the pitches after that.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Braves @ Astros May 9, 2017
« on: May 09, 2017, 08:43:21 pm »And now another tailor-made, inning-ending double play ball turns into an RBI-single due to the shift.
Shift and Correa's slow feet.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Braves @ Astros May 9, 2017
« on: May 09, 2017, 08:36:25 pm »
Two plays that should have been made there.
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Talk Zone / Re: Note to the Texas Rangers
« on: May 03, 2017, 08:17:39 am »IIRC it was Gomez misplaying a can of corn at Fenway last spring. Also, I'm pretty sure he was talking to himself. Does that count as throwing your teammate under the bus?
It was in Minneapolis, Gomez let a easy flyball drop right in front of him. He was released the next day.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: stRangers @ Astros May 1, 2017
« on: May 02, 2017, 10:32:19 am »Exactly. It's one thing to drill a guy in the butt to send a message. Throwing behind a guy up is dangerous. I understand Napoli's point, and frankly he had every right to make that a bigger deal than he did. He was remarkably restrained.
Just to add to this, throwing behind a hitter leaves no doubt and is obviously intentional, whereas getting drilled in the ribs can still be interpreted as an inside 2-seam fastball that "got away." Also, everyone looked pretty calm initially and Shoo escalated it with his actions. Bannister is a hot head douchebag. Blum didn't hold back in his criticism of Bannister running out with his chest puffed out.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2017 Draft
« on: April 28, 2017, 07:12:21 am »Expanded today into the Top 100 Draft Prospects list. Among previously-mentioned players in this thread, Pavin Smith is ranked at #8, Shane Baz at #12, Adam Haseley at #14, Seth Romero at #20 and Clarke Schmidt (w/his TJS scheduled for next Wed.) at #48.
Among others: A&M righty Corbin Martin slipped to #32, Horned Frog backstop Evan Skoug fell to #86 and Longhorn righty Morgan Cooper comes in at #92. Another couple of college righties, UCLA's Griffin Canning and LSU's Alex Lange, rank 17th and 19th respectively.
Another local product that's not on this list, but on other projected draft lists is Fort Bend Travis OF Cole Turney.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Angels @ Astros April 18, 2017
« on: April 18, 2017, 07:21:02 pm »
Great job by Musgrove after the lead off single.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 6, 2017
« on: April 06, 2017, 07:26:00 pm »
He crushed that ball.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Rogue One (Spoilers...probably)
« on: December 25, 2016, 09:56:07 pm »
I took my son to see Rogue One this evening and I thought it was fantastic. I do have a couple of questions for the board as some of you have firmer grip on the storyline than myself.
1. What is the timeline from the start of Star Wars through The Return of the Jedi? Are we talking weeks, months, years?
2. The only part of Rogue One that confused me is what is Jimy Smits going to Endor to do and how does that tie into Star Wars, etc.?
1. What is the timeline from the start of Star Wars through The Return of the Jedi? Are we talking weeks, months, years?
2. The only part of Rogue One that confused me is what is Jimy Smits going to Endor to do and how does that tie into Star Wars, etc.?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Big 12 Expansion
« on: December 08, 2016, 09:00:28 am »Lance Z says this morning it will be Kiffin.
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Lance is just connecting dots based on Kiffin contacting a few guys about joining his staff. Kiffin is likely just being proactive knowing he is getting a job, be it UH or USF.
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Talk Zone / Re: Today in "You Can't Make This Shit Up"
« on: November 22, 2016, 10:36:19 am »
I always knew the Rangers were a bunch of jackoffs.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians 9/8, 2016
« on: September 08, 2016, 01:09:51 pm »
Jeez. I sure hope this Rogers kid isn't a big part of the plans for next season.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians 9/8, 2016
« on: September 08, 2016, 12:54:07 pm »Cleveland fans should be ashamed for booing the ump on a strike call they don't agree with.
Never been to Cleveland, huh?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 27, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 08:23:42 pm »
I vote AE as well.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 27, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 08:21:28 pm »
I love you Jake, but what the fuck?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 27, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 08:11:46 pm »
But, but...he can't hit! SHut. The. Fuck. Up.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 27, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 07:55:09 pm »
Holy nutshot batman.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 10:56:59 am »what the fuck is separation timing?
Something I read about on the internet.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 10:55:48 am »Seriously...he's not hitting spots, and there could be lots of reasons for that.
Right...like something mechanical, which is what I was pointing out. He has been struggling since April, I would think if he was dealing with an injury, it would have surfaced by now.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 10:28:46 am »I'm not saying you are wrong, cause I don't know, and while I agree that Keuchel operates on a margin, I'm not sold that it is just a command issue. My observation is that he used to throw his sinker early in counts and get a lot of ground outs or get ahead in the count. Now, he is not getting those ground outs as the sinker is getting squared more frequently. This has led to him trying to finesse the zone and rely on his change and breaking ball. This has also upped his pitch counts and led him to look more like a junk baller than a guy who works off his sinker. In sum, I wonder if it is just that his sinker is no longer effective and not that he has lost pinpoint command.
His sinker is flat which is mostly what's getting hammered. Probably due to something mechanical, i.e. arm slot/separation timing/etc.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Daddy
« on: August 17, 2016, 10:14:08 am »
Very sorry for your loss, BG. I have a daughter and will wisely take your advice.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 16, 2016, 08:14:02 pm »
Great interview with AE.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 16, 2016, 07:23:14 pm »
Keuchel has to get off the middle of the plate. Fuck.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game Two
« on: August 11, 2016, 06:52:52 pm »
I still can't get over how much Devenski's stature and moves looks like Brandon Backe.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game Two
« on: August 11, 2016, 05:34:16 pm »
Tucker and Kemp in the OF? Can we please just park Marisnick in CF and leave him there.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:20:06 pm »I think today is 4 hit game #20 for him. Still no 5 yet
I'm thinking today may be the day for number 1,000!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 7, 2016
« on: August 07, 2016, 03:52:40 pm »Bottom of the Batting order....where rallies go to die.
Starting at the 5 hole.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: GCL Astros
« on: August 07, 2016, 03:12:47 pm »Whitley is no stranger to the rain....
Very nice.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 5, 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 08:13:09 pm »When Gurriel arrives and Bregman moves to LF, Gomez is going to find himself out of a job.
Fuck I hope so.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2016
« on: August 04, 2016, 08:33:09 pm »How do you swing all the way through the zone and follow through without breaking your wrists?
He realized half way through his swing that the pitch was 16 inches off the plate.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2016
« on: August 04, 2016, 08:30:14 pm »
I honestly don't think Gomez even tries anymore.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2016
« on: August 04, 2016, 08:26:28 pm »But not far enough to not be able to run it down and throw out the batter? Makes sense, I guess. All I got was "Smoak strikes out swinging, Martin scores, 2 outs". Some things just leave a lot to be inferred.
1B was occupied.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 10:58:56 am »
This team really, really misses Valbuena and Marwin.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 27, 2016
« on: July 28, 2016, 09:59:42 am »Rasmus has a cyst on his inner ear.
Does that mean he leads the team in a cyst?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 27, 2016
« on: July 27, 2016, 09:09:21 pm »
Absolutely fucking stupid base running.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 27, 2016
« on: July 27, 2016, 09:08:32 pm »
Is it just me or has the IQ in dumbass cove improved over the years?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 27, 2016
« on: July 27, 2016, 07:52:07 pm »
Julia getting a little creepy with Altuve.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 26, 2016
« on: July 26, 2016, 07:32:56 pm »
Fister's junk isn't very effective at belt high.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 19, 2016, 09:44:58 pm »Fucking Marisnick.
I think Mrknuckledragger thinks he mic dropped.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 19, 2016, 09:36:01 pm »Correct. It doesn't get you there faster.
But it looks hustle-ish.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros June 21, 2016
« on: June 21, 2016, 10:08:02 pm »It will be interesting to see how they fail to score a run.
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Nice work.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros June 20, 2016
« on: June 20, 2016, 08:47:55 pm »
Altuve's HR measured at 431 feet. Ashby immediately disagrees.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Visiting Cooperstown/Hall of Fame
« on: June 20, 2016, 01:13:27 pm »
There are shops and such in downtown Cooperstown, but most of the stores are baseball related. There are not many hotels in the area and they fill up fast, but if you look online there are a lot of cabins, garage apts and flats downtown that are available for rent.
Other attractions are:
The Otesaga Hotel
Sal's Pizzeria
Dream's Park
Doubleday Field
Other attractions are:
The Otesaga Hotel
Sal's Pizzeria
Dream's Park
Doubleday Field
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 20, 2016, 01:07:30 pm »Mark Berman @MarkBermanFox26 2 hours ago
@Aggie_Baseball 2B Ryne Birk (@RynoBirk) agreed to sign w/#Astros. 13th-round pick played at Seven Lakes HS in Katy.
HIt .296/.375/.467 over his 3-year Aggie career, .310/.378/.478 this past year as a junior.
That is my son's high school. Glad he signed!
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Talk Zone / Re: Name the culprit
« on: June 14, 2016, 12:33:08 pm »
A - Rasmus
B - Gomez
C - White
D - Marisnick
B - Gomez
C - White
D - Marisnick
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers June 7, 2016
« on: June 07, 2016, 08:55:22 pm »Marwin leads off 7th with a double.
And gets stranded at 3b.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers June 7, 2016
« on: June 07, 2016, 08:23:57 pm »
Holy fuck, Jake!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros June 5, 2016
« on: June 05, 2016, 03:16:35 pm »
Jeez that little girl can sing.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Confirmation
« on: June 01, 2016, 01:33:30 pm »No, I don't think I will see it.
A lot of porking going on.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Confirmation
« on: June 01, 2016, 01:14:49 pm »Please explain what you mean by "swine orgy" because I'm worried I won't be able to unsee whatever I may find in Google search results.
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See, also: Menage a trough
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 24, 2016, 03:08:13 pm »Quote
A.J. Hinch flipped the top two in his batting order for tonight's game. George Springer leads off, Jose Altuve bats second.
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I truly believe this is the missing link that will turn the season around!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros May 20, 2016
« on: May 20, 2016, 07:41:34 pm »
If that's a balk then he balks on every pitch.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baseball teaches tough lessons
« on: May 20, 2016, 09:04:57 am »Someone did a promo pic for the sectional game today and used my son's pic - looks pretty cool!
Great pic!
I just got the official word last night that my son made his high school summer team for incoming freshmen.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baseball teaches tough lessons
« on: May 19, 2016, 12:54:00 pm »Cool moment last night. Son came out of the pen to pitch in the regional finals. Pitched okay (1 2/3 ip, 4 hits, 1 R - unearned, no walks or k). Team won and is one win from state tourney.
The cool part was the game last night was at Pioneer Park. He has been watching Gstros games there since he was 4. Now he has pitched on the mound there.
He told me after the came, he was over throwing because he was so excited.
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That's great!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tribe @ Astros May 11, 2016
« on: May 11, 2016, 05:54:42 pm »Feliz is becoming fun to watch. I just turned this thing on in the 13th. Do I want to watch the tape?
My suggestion is watch the top of each inning and fast forward through the bottom.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tribe @ Astros May 11, 2016
« on: May 11, 2016, 04:11:05 pm »
Terrible at-bats in the 9th. Swinging at shit that's not even close to the strike zone.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tribe @ Astros May 11, 2016
« on: May 11, 2016, 04:02:08 pm »
That's on Blum and Brownie, assuming the win can bite you in the ass.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: April 22, 2016 vs Red Sox...Fuck it, I'm drinking bourbon tonight...
« on: April 22, 2016, 07:19:07 pm »At least Valbuena can hit....oh wait. Why the fuck is he playing over Marwin.
Or Moran?
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Talk Zone / Re: Red Sox @ Astros - What Is This I Don't Even
« on: April 22, 2016, 02:32:33 pm »
Great work. If this doesn't turn shit around, nothing will!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers April 19, 2016
« on: April 19, 2016, 07:39:26 pm »
We have seen shitty situational hitting, shitty defense and shitty pitching and are still in the 1st. Woohoo.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 16, 2016
« on: April 16, 2016, 07:48:12 pm »Let me clarify...I don't need someone to do PBP, I need someone to buy me more win.
Become a Yankee fan?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 09:15:57 pm »
Number 42 in to pitch for Tigers.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 09:01:36 pm »
Ashby...I have no words.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 08:52:36 pm »
I sure would like to see White reach out for those throws a little more.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 08:49:54 pm »
HH, have "x-x-x double play" typed and ready to post for next inning.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 08:23:45 pm »Did Gomez lose his helmet on a "swing" again? If so I'm glad I can't watch, this phone would be lodged in the tv.
Yep and his knee MAY have touched the ground.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 08:14:53 pm »
Gomez just needs to go chin strap and be done with it.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 08:06:21 pm »
Hard to tell on TV if Springer should have made a better play on the ball or not, but DK did. It look happy with the effort.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros April 15, 2016
« on: April 15, 2016, 07:58:04 pm »
Springer shits the bed yet again.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 14, 2016
« on: April 14, 2016, 07:32:00 pm »
Margo
Margo
Margo
Margo
Margo
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 14, 2016
« on: April 14, 2016, 07:26:56 pm »
Good guys put the barrel on the ball too.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 14, 2016
« on: April 14, 2016, 07:20:50 pm »
A lot of barrels finding baseballs in that inning.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 09:44:53 pm »
There's the cat we traded a ton for.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 09:40:04 pm »RISP less than 2 outs. Springer has to make contact here.
I heard he couldn't hit water if he fell out of a fucking boat.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 09:34:29 pm »Castro with a 1-out triple. I thought he was gonna need to stop and smoke a cigarette about halfway to 3BWay closer than it should have been.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 09:10:54 pm »Gomez's at bat there may be the worst I've ever seen at the professional level.Absolutely awful.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 09:08:05 pm »
What a fucking idiot.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 08:52:47 pm »
Feldman WTF
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 07:25:41 pm »
Jeezus, Springer.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 13, 2016
« on: April 13, 2016, 07:20:48 pm »
Feldman looks a little sharper tonight.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 12, 2016
« on: April 12, 2016, 09:32:47 pm »
Props to Gomez for sprinting in from CF to cover 2B on the collision.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 12, 2016
« on: April 12, 2016, 09:28:03 pm »
Textbook dig by White.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros April 12, 2016
« on: April 12, 2016, 09:25:50 pm »
Hochevar's stuff is just filthy.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 09:20:22 pm »Is it just me...Devenski reminds me a lot of Brandon Backe...physically and his motion.Great call.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 08:42:48 pm »Picks mic back up for another dramatic dropping.Well yea...but we were all ignoring the elephant in the room.
I mean, seriously, all of us knew this, right? Right?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 08:31:16 pm »I want Kazmir backMe too, Jim.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 08:30:26 pm »Insane amount of check-swing grounders from the good guys to start the year.That was a focus this spring.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 08:08:54 pm »
Got damn sports illustrated.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 07:59:59 pm »
Castro is money.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 07:55:11 pm »I'm guessing about half of Feldman's pitches have bouncedTwo bounced off Bernie's slide.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 07:43:49 pm »
Tyler White wants to know if there is something harder than MLB.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 07:35:58 pm »
Great call, Chuck.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Expats April 8, 2016
« on: April 08, 2016, 07:35:36 pm »
Starting pitching needs to sac the fuck up. And fuck Gomez
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Nats 3/21
« on: March 21, 2016, 01:14:56 pm »I think that is a bit of a stretch. I don't think they know for sure if they plan to break camp with 4 or 5 outfielders.
The manager doesn't know?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros 3/8
« on: March 08, 2016, 12:12:36 pm »
That's a pretty salty line-up.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Star Wars VII: Spoilers Thread (You Have Been Warned)
« on: January 07, 2016, 02:48:43 pm »He had a small part in what I thought was a really great movie a couple years ago: Kingsman, The Secret Service
I've watched the movie a few times and had no idea the professor is Hamels.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dan Robertson
« on: December 28, 2015, 10:49:37 am »
Sorry for your loss, Jim.
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Talk Zone / Re: Luhnow Trades
« on: December 10, 2015, 10:23:00 am »5. Carlos Lee for Matt Dominguez andRobColby Rasmussen
fify
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: ALCS Game 4...Royals @ Astros, October 12, 2015
« on: October 12, 2015, 03:55:38 pm »I am absolutely sick to my stomach.
Hinch leaving Harris and Sipp out there to slow roast was unbelievably painful.
He had nobody ready to replace Harris. I guess he thought the shit was handled.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: ALCS Game 4...Royals @ Astros, October 12, 2015
« on: October 12, 2015, 03:54:16 pm »
Pathetic at-bats in bottom of 8th. Altuve is back to hitting everything a foot in front of the plate. Not letting the ball to travel.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: ALCS Game 4...Royals @ Astros, October 12, 2015
« on: October 12, 2015, 01:15:54 pm »
Correa dinger. Tie game. Conger-bot.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: ALCS Game 4...Royals @ Astros, October 12, 2015
« on: October 12, 2015, 12:32:45 pm »Altuve has been virtually worthless.
Gattis has been even worse.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros October 11, 2015
« on: October 11, 2015, 06:30:57 pm »
Fuck yes. Suck it Cain.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros October 11, 2015
« on: October 11, 2015, 06:13:07 pm »
Look at that, he hit the fucking roof!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros October 11, 2015
« on: October 11, 2015, 05:44:22 pm »What did you bitches say about Carter?
He is terrible in the field, but the man can hit a baseball a long way. And the congerbot is one of the greatest things ever.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Royals @ Astros October 11, 2015
« on: October 11, 2015, 05:30:23 pm »
Jesus. Carter is terrible.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 03:38:58 pm »
Fuck yea!
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Talk Zone / Re: Anyone else at Yankee Stadium???
« on: October 06, 2015, 10:24:56 pm »I'm in section 417 in the Pettite jersey!
This is fine work.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
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Talk Zone / Re: This is why I hate travel teams/elite little league tournament teams
« on: September 04, 2015, 08:32:46 pm »321
Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 08:27:01 pm »
The Conger needs food!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Seaturds @ Astros September 2, 2015
« on: September 02, 2015, 09:39:45 pm »
Fuck yea!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Seaturds @ Astros September 2, 2015
« on: September 02, 2015, 09:08:44 pm »
Conger is so bad at blocking pitches, matter of fact I don't think he is good any aspect of catching.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Seaturds @ Astros September 2, 2015
« on: September 02, 2015, 08:21:37 pm »
Terrible casting for that NRG commercial. The Dad looks 30 and has a 16 year old daughter.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Seaturds @ Astros September 2, 2015
« on: September 02, 2015, 08:09:37 pm »
Jeez. This chick doesn't shut the fuck up.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros September 1, 2015
« on: September 02, 2015, 01:54:08 pm »Gather at the Reality Bites house and argue that Singles was a much better movie.
Since there is no longer a process in place, I will go ahead and give you a POTWA. Congrats!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros September 1, 2015
« on: September 01, 2015, 07:47:08 pm »
Fuck Feldman.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros September 1, 2015
« on: September 01, 2015, 07:21:51 pm »
Stassi is a little bitty shit.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros August 31, 2015
« on: August 31, 2015, 09:20:51 pm »
Blum's Keuchelangelo is JD type material. Hilarious.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros August 31, 2015
« on: August 31, 2015, 09:09:24 pm »That was just damn unlucky.
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Hell of a play by Bob Seager.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros August 31, 2015
« on: August 31, 2015, 08:59:58 pm »I thought Carlos' shot hit the windows about fifty feet up. Did I mis-see that?
Also, my wife sounds hilarious when she says Conger Donger.
I think it hit the track right below the train, maybe the train wheels.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros August 31, 2015
« on: August 31, 2015, 08:57:24 pm »
Dallas was probably like stay down and quit fucking hopping up when you. Lock a breaking ball.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros August 31, 2015
« on: August 31, 2015, 08:55:38 pm »
Anything that travels that far oughta have a damn stewardess on it.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros August 31, 2015
« on: August 31, 2015, 08:50:34 pm »
He hit the fucking train.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 07:55:20 pm »Well, Nunez liked that pitch.
Changeups on the inside part of the plate tend to get hammered.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 07:48:24 pm »Fucking shift. I thought Marisnick had a clean single there.
Great at bat by Jake.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 07:35:17 pm »
Shitty strike two call on Margo. Where's Mark?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 07:28:00 pm »
I thought Colby crushed that ball, but just a routine fly ball. Not much carry tonight.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 26, 2015
« on: August 26, 2015, 03:50:23 pm »Brown said this team is the first AL team since the '74 Orioles to allow 2 runs or fewer in nine consecutive games. Wow.
+
Quote
If Gomez continues his upward trend and Springer comes back strong, oh my.
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Fuck yea!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 26, 2015
« on: August 26, 2015, 03:20:59 pm »Mark--If you had to save one umpire in order to save your life, which one would you save?
Something, something...let God sort'em out.
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Talk Zone / Re: This is why I hate travel teams/elite little league tournament teams
« on: August 26, 2015, 03:05:30 pm »90% of the coaches in "select", "premier", "travel" what have you, are idiots, and 90% of the players aren't good enough to make the high school team, let alone anything "advanced".
Absolutely, but there are zero kids making the team that didn't play "select." And I used the term "advanced" because that is where the talent plays. If you play LL or Pony passed the age of 7/8, you are playing against kids that don't know which hand their glove goes on. There are obvious exceptions to this as leagues like Lamar and Pearland still field competitive leagues, but 100% of those kids play "select" when league play is over. These are just the times we live in, if you hold out on your morals, then your son will not play in high school.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 26, 2015
« on: August 26, 2015, 02:48:29 pm »Just got here. Why is Marwin in LF?
Rasmussen called the ump a cocksucker.
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Talk Zone / Re: This is why I hate travel teams/elite little league tournament teams
« on: August 26, 2015, 02:40:59 pm »Year round travel baseball ruins arms as well as neighborhood leagues. It is a sickness.
A lot of mis-informed broad brush strokes being painted here, but this point is spot on. This will be the first Fall my son is on a roster and only now because he has gold glove tryouts in May and starts high school next August, and I made it clear to the coach I don't want him pitching until at least late October. Usually, we put the glove down altogether for the Fall, but the next 18 months are critical for him making the HS team, so we will do hitting, conditioning and fielding drills in early Fall and play a few tourneys in late Fall.
My son has played "travel ball" (whatever the fuck that is) since he was 8 and I coached his teams from 4 till 12, this past season at 13 was my first in the stands. Most parents want the best for their child and they believe paying for coaches, uniforms, lessons, travel, etc, is the way to get Johnny the best. It's also a stature thing for some parents, especially at the younger levels, and as they get older it morphs into getting them ready for HS tryouts. With most high schools in populated areas in the South, the numbers of kids trying out is huge (50-90 at most Katy schools) and all of them have played some advanced level of baseball. So, this notion that little Johnny can roll out of the cornfield and make his HS team is at best mis-informed or simply just ignorant. The talent that seperates most of those 50-90 are razor thin, so things like fundamentals, technique, even swagger (whatever the fuck that is) factor into the HS coach's decision. Just like everything, there are parents/coaches that take all of this to the extreme, but those are the ones you read about and mostly are the exception.
Also, I know this is a baseball forum so hence it dominates the discussion, but youth baseball is mild when it comes to extremity as the norm compared to other youth sports like cheer, gymnastics, volleyball and tennis.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 26, 2015
« on: August 26, 2015, 12:46:05 pm »
Chris Young hates the Astros.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 25, 2015
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 25, 2015
« on: August 25, 2015, 09:15:06 pm »
Get Carter off the fucking field before he hurts somebody.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 25, 2015
« on: August 25, 2015, 07:11:10 pm »
Altuve took a pitch!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Baseball and Weather
« on: August 21, 2015, 06:16:28 pm »Wait...there are weather forums? Do y'all sit around do PBP for the big storm? Curse Al Roker and his use of the word "intriguing"? Speculate on trades?...they should trade those two satellites for one Doppler radar...
The Category V vs. Category 5 thread was epic.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ A's, Saturday August 8, 2015
« on: August 08, 2015, 05:00:18 pm »Yeah, for some reason I was thinking South Carolina, then I remembered Clemson.
Chris Burke?
That's a great guess.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ A's, Saturday August 8, 2015
« on: August 08, 2015, 04:54:01 pm »I'm guessing the trivia answer is The Great Bill SpiersThat was my first guess, but he went to Clemson. So, not him.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ A's, Saturday August 8, 2015
« on: August 08, 2015, 04:29:05 pm »
Holy shit that strike call on Davis was horrible.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Hinch has gone f'in batshit crazy Astros @ A's 8/6
« on: August 07, 2015, 12:09:25 pm »Again, you have Springer in RF, Gomez in CF and mostly Rasmus and Tucker in LF. Marisnick is a spot starter and late-inning defensive guy/pinch runner. You can routinely work in 4 of the 5, but Marisnick is the odd man out.
Bingo!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Hinch has gone f'in batshit crazy Astros @ A's 8/6
« on: August 07, 2015, 07:55:04 am »Whoever fell asleep missed some excitement.
Stupid West coast games!
Glad to see the good guys pulled off an ugly win to stop the skid. Gregorson has done a good job most of the season, but damn I like Will Harris. I wouldn't mind seeing him get more save opportunities.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Hinch has gone f'in batshit crazy Astros @ A's 8/6
« on: August 06, 2015, 10:04:42 pm »Marisnick should be in CF. I do not like Carlos Gomez. I don't like his attitude, I don't like the way he plays.
Attitude or not, Marisnick is the better CF. I have not been overly impressed with Gomez' defense. At least not yet.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Hinch has gone f'in batshit crazy Astros @ A's 8/6
« on: August 06, 2015, 09:59:40 pm »
I don't get the Marisnick in LF and Rasmus in RF? Seems like they should be flip flopped.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Hinch has gone f'in batshit crazy Astros @ A's 8/6
« on: August 06, 2015, 09:42:13 pm »
Altuve has always been that far off the plate, Ash. He is rolling over on everything, not staying on the ball. He needs to hit everything to right center for a week.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 10:29:05 pm »
Shit at bat by Altuve. Watch a fastball down the middle and then swing at shit the rest of the at bat.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 10:19:59 pm »
The ground he covered on the Andrus base hit was AEesque.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 09:45:42 pm »
That claw and antler shit is so fucking douchy.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 09:16:12 pm »
Man, Blum hates the Rangers.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 09:12:41 pm »
Doug Brocail?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 09:04:49 pm »
CarGo says fuck the Rangers!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 09:03:44 pm »Hit the fucking cutoff man Colby!!!
I hate to agree with Ashby, but I don't think MarGo was in position.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 08:33:00 pm »looked like he tossed his bat in a pissy manner.
He is such a little bitch.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 08:32:16 pm »
Luck of the Irish.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Rangers, August 4, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 07:43:10 pm »
Speaking of beards, the red beard on Straily is not a strong look. Also, the heavier Hamilton looks like Seth Rogan.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 10:35:01 am »
The PILF mystery has been solved. The P stands for Pizza.
http://bustedcoverage.com/2015/08/03/pilf-shirt-rangers-fan-cami-pizza/
http://bustedcoverage.com/2015/08/03/pilf-shirt-rangers-fan-cami-pizza/
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 10:22:18 pm »
Another thing with Fiers, he came into the game expecting to start tomorrow. So, he didn't get to go through his game day routine, stretching, long toss, etc. As a starter, that's a big deal.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 09:42:03 pm »Maybe that player's number is revealed on the back of her shirt. Either way, I don't think it's an article of apparel you're likely to find in the gift shop of the stadium.
Who are we kidding, it's likely 'players' and the entire roster is listed on the back.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 09:31:19 pm »371
Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 08:31:52 pm »
And Hamels said he didn't want to pitch half his games at MMP?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 07:54:41 pm »
Shift works as Altuve catches Valbuena's HR.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 07:07:13 pm »
Shit. Never mind. Blum is in the booth with Brown and Ashby.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 07:04:16 pm »I like this lineupGreat lineup on and off the field tonight. That's right, no Ashby.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:46:53 pm »When does Rasmus get another day off to wash his hair?
Gotta respect the streak.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:33:36 pm »
Rookie of the year, give it to him.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:12:20 pm »
Neil, go back in the garage. You broke the Conger.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:11:16 pm »
The Conger needs food.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:02:16 pm »
Before last night he had been a little less creepy with Julia, too. Maybe he is Astros1969 or whatever.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:57:00 pm »
Drink
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:49:52 pm »
Tom Glavine would be embarrassed by that strike three call on Correa.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:43:17 pm »They whiffed. They're still dumbasses.
Small steps.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:41:49 pm »
Score one for the hometown necks that didn't touch the fair ball!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ Astros July 31, 2015
« on: July 31, 2015, 09:11:42 pm »
In 2018, Phillips would have caught that.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade rumors
« on: July 31, 2015, 03:10:36 pm »Trade deadline done. Time for the stretch run boys, let's do this
Only one thing left to do.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade rumors
« on: July 31, 2015, 03:05:08 pm »Confirmed, nada
And I'm perfectly fine with that outcome.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros Trivia
« on: July 31, 2015, 10:52:43 am »
A photoshop of Castro running through bluebonnets will complete the connection.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 30, 2015
« on: July 30, 2015, 10:18:26 pm »
That was a fun game to watch.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 30, 2015
« on: July 30, 2015, 09:51:29 pm »so, does neshek come back out?
Didn't he leave in a double switc....ah shit, never mind.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 30, 2015
« on: July 30, 2015, 09:45:31 pm »
Fuck! Nice hard slide by Jake.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 30, 2015
« on: July 30, 2015, 09:41:44 pm »
SAFE!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 30, 2015
« on: July 30, 2015, 09:04:36 pm »Lowrie needs to get a hit, he hasn't done shit since April.
That is POTWA material right there.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade rumors
« on: July 30, 2015, 06:45:39 pm »Hope this doesn't mean springer may be out longer than expectedThat's my concern too. I don't understand the need for an outfielder, especially having to part with Phillips. In Luhnow we trust I guess.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 30, 2015
« on: July 30, 2015, 05:59:16 pm »
Hinch has probably been thinking about this lineup for weeks and he couldn't wait to play with his new toy. Plus Valbuena hit the ball well last night, as well.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 09:59:22 pm »
I don't think Gregorson is going to win a Gold Glove anytime soon.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 09:54:55 pm »
Fuck. Valbuena had that play.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 09:52:13 pm »
The smirking one gets to stare down his dinger that makes it only a four run lead.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 09:47:40 pm »
Man, if Conger lets that ball travel just a little more and it's a granny.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 08:20:53 pm »
Richards played it off well, that had to hurt like shit.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 08:14:03 pm »
There may be something special happening on Root Sports right now. Tune in.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 29th, 2015...The Day After HH's Birthday GZ Festival
« on: July 29, 2015, 07:18:05 pm »
Albert didn't mouth off about the high and tight tonight. Must be off the rag.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 28, 2015
« on: July 28, 2015, 10:18:03 pm »
Wow. Chickenshit slide by Robertson.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 28, 2015
« on: July 28, 2015, 08:21:25 pm »I disagree. I think he's been a solid RBI man.Me, too.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 28, 2015
« on: July 28, 2015, 08:14:10 pm »
Not that big of a game, don't worry about bringing your A game, Colin.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 28, 2015
« on: July 28, 2015, 07:52:56 pm »I'm not real impressed with Gattis in LF.As a LF he makes a great DH.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros July 28, 2015
« on: July 28, 2015, 07:35:24 pm »
Fucking McHugh and his Oswalt inning.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals 7/26 Day Game Special
« on: July 26, 2015, 03:01:25 pm »
Orlando Palmiero?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals 7/26 Day Game Special
« on: July 26, 2015, 01:33:13 pm »
As dumb as Ashby is, I still can't believe he questioned Marwin going home.
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Talk Zone / Re: Marwin
« on: July 24, 2015, 11:05:34 am »The double play he turned to close out Game 4 of the 2005 NLCS was a thing of true beauty.One of my favorite plays, ever.
I will add Mike Lamb to the list, not as versatile as the others mentioned, but his bat seemed to always be hot, know matter how much playing time he saw.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Red Sox @ Astros July 22, 2015
« on: July 22, 2015, 08:51:59 pm »
That is horrible, Castro!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Red Sox @ Astros July 21, 2015
« on: July 21, 2015, 07:28:11 pm »
Someone needs to tell Brownie to stop using batting average when discussing all of these players. Useless shit.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians July 7, 2015
« on: July 07, 2015, 06:57:25 pm »
Damn. This Kluber guy is pretty good.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians July 7, 2015
« on: July 07, 2015, 06:41:07 pm »
Why throw Brantley anything in the strike zone at 1-2?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians July 6, 2015
« on: July 06, 2015, 08:55:59 pm »
I am shocked that Thatcher struggles with command, his mechanics are flawless.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians July 6, 2015
« on: July 06, 2015, 08:37:19 pm »
Is it Marwin's birthday too?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Yankmees @ Astros June 28, 2015
« on: June 28, 2015, 01:20:42 pm »
The shift does its job and fucks up the routine inning ending double play.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pussies June 21, 2015
« on: June 21, 2015, 04:08:46 pm »43 to be exact. His heater is pretty straight. He needs to learn the cutter and the two seamer.Or learn how to paint corners with that flat four seam. Can't throw it by guys anymore down the heart of the plate.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ SeaHags June 20, 2015
« on: June 20, 2015, 09:42:50 pm »
Bold is one way to put it.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ SeaHags June 20, 2015
« on: June 20, 2015, 09:35:56 pm »
I just don't get the shift when there are runners on and less than two outs.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ SeaHags June 19, 2015
« on: June 19, 2015, 09:38:30 pm »
That was a tough play for Valbuena with where he was positioned. Should have been caught. Of course that is typically the SS ball.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2015 Draftees and Status
« on: June 18, 2015, 08:40:38 pm »
Yea. I think Bregman can play SS. (For those watching CWS)
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rockies @ Astros June 15, 2015
« on: June 15, 2015, 07:51:51 pm »
Did you know that Preston Tucker hits left handed pitching well? I know, because Ashby tells us every fucking game.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros June 12, 2015
« on: June 12, 2015, 08:12:34 pm »
I love how Obie is pitching with a 9 run lead. Just pounding the strike zone.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros June 12, 2015
« on: June 12, 2015, 08:05:57 pm »
Carlos Correa makes me feel all funny inside.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros June 12, 2015
« on: June 12, 2015, 08:01:10 pm »
I am ok with the shift in certain situations, but runners on 1st and 2nd and less than two outs isn't one of them.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Sea Shits @ Astros June 12, 2015
« on: June 12, 2015, 07:35:01 pm »
Not the pitcher I thought they would get healthy on.
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Talk Zone / Re: I don't understand tonight's lineup at all
« on: June 12, 2015, 07:44:11 am »
Who gives a fuck about his OBP. Gattis is here to drive in runs and he has done a pretty good job of that thus far. 5-6 are the perfect spots in the batting order for him.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox June 10, 2015
« on: June 10, 2015, 09:38:32 pm »431
Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox June 8, 2015
« on: June 08, 2015, 10:17:58 pm »
I think he's staying at SS for awhile.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox June 8, 2015
« on: June 08, 2015, 09:38:25 pm »
McCullers' breaking ball is just wicked. Reminds me of Kerry Wood's.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox June 8, 2015
« on: June 08, 2015, 09:11:36 pm »How does a big league umpire miss a call like that? It wasn't close.I was just about to make a similar comment. Awful.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox June 8, 2015
« on: June 08, 2015, 09:02:42 pm »
Nice battle by Gattis.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox June 8, 2015
« on: June 08, 2015, 07:53:59 pm »
Sale was going to make Correa work hard for his first hit. Pitch one nasty slider, pitch two, nasty change.
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Talk Zone / Re: Club Astros
« on: June 04, 2015, 02:52:34 pm »
Carlos Lee picked up the tab, despite Adam Everett saying "I got it!"
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros May 17, 2015
« on: May 17, 2015, 01:24:34 pm »
Brownie said he took a ball off of his foot. Nothing serious, just an opportunity to give him a little more time off.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros May 4, 2015
« on: May 04, 2015, 09:20:14 pm »
I thought Conger was touted as defensive specialist? Color me unimpressed this far. His framing / receiving has been shit tonight.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Indians @ Astros April 9, 2015
« on: April 10, 2015, 11:06:04 am »Options are limited on this club for the 3-hole. The only other guy I can come up with is Lowrie unless they put Grossman in the lineup and move Altuve and Springer down.
At minimum there needs to be space between Carter and Gattis.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Opening Day April 6, 2015 Indians @ Astros
« on: April 06, 2015, 09:03:44 pm »
Hinch is the first Astros' manager that I enjoy listening to speak since Gar.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Opening Day April 6, 2015 Indians @ Astros
« on: April 06, 2015, 07:58:01 pm »444
Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Opening Day April 6, 2015 Indians @ Astros
« on: April 06, 2015, 07:55:12 pm »A good RBI hit by Springer, followed up by some dopey baserunning.
It's OD, I will give him the benefit of the doubt and say he was trying to draw the cut to score the run.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Opening Day April 6, 2015 Indians @ Astros
« on: April 06, 2015, 07:43:46 pm »
I really hate to jinx it, but the Cleveland pitcher hasn't given up a hit yet.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade rumors
« on: January 15, 2015, 01:31:14 pm »I wonder if Castro's knee is a problem at catcher, and if Castro may be the player who changes position.
I asked this question last January to a buddy of mine that would know the answer and his answer was "absolutely not." Things may have changed in a year, though.
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Beer and Queso / Re: NFL Coaching Mill
« on: January 14, 2015, 05:33:33 pm »Step 1: Get a football team.
Step 2: Sell alcohol (See: shitloads)
Step 3: Profit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cooperstown July 2015
« on: January 12, 2015, 04:44:09 pm »From friends and families and communities represented, I understand. Just don't understand why anyone would drive a half hour to see other peoples' kids play. And not even getting into what I see wrong with "showcasing" 5th graders. But whatever floats your boat.
ESPN and ABC televise the games for a broader audience than just friends and families. It's a two minute drive, it's baseball, it's a town with not much to do. I was just trying to be friendly and offer suggestions based on my recent visit. It's 6th and 7th graders and it's not "showcasing."
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Talk Zone / Re: Cooperstown July 2015
« on: January 12, 2015, 04:20:53 pm »I cannot for the life of me see why anyone would any to watch 12-year olds unless one of them was your own.
To each his own, the LLWS seems to draw plenty of interest.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cooperstown July 2015
« on: January 12, 2015, 03:12:32 pm »
I was just there in June and lodging is definitely limited. Aside from the ceremonies, there is a 12 year old baseball tournament* just a few miles south of Cooperstown with 104 teams. There will be parents in every hotel, cabin and room to rent within miles. One tip regarding lodging is check the town of Oneota. It's about 20-25 minutes southwest of Cooperstown. We had a few parents stay there that waited until the last minute to book something. Logistically, it was cheaper for us to fly to LaGuardia and rent a bus to Cooperstown (3 hour drive) vs. the alternatives of Albany and Syracuse where we still would have had to rent a bus and drive a few hours. I am more than happy to answer questions about the area for those that are going, just message me or ask on this thread.
*For those that make it to the ceremony, if you have any down time, make your way out to Dreams Park just a few miles south of town where the annual 12U baseball tourney is held. It's a display of some of the best 12 year old baseball in the country. In the 2014 draft, 14 of the players taken in the first round of the MLB draft played in this tourney when they were 12.
*For those that make it to the ceremony, if you have any down time, make your way out to Dreams Park just a few miles south of town where the annual 12U baseball tourney is held. It's a display of some of the best 12 year old baseball in the country. In the 2014 draft, 14 of the players taken in the first round of the MLB draft played in this tourney when they were 12.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros August 12, 2014
« on: August 12, 2014, 08:52:17 pm »I hope Carter doesn't change his diet anytime soon.
Or his swing.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros August 12, 2014
« on: August 12, 2014, 08:51:40 pm »I rather think he is settling in. Should be an interesting line up when Fowler returns.
I really look forward to a Springer/Fowler/Marisnick outfield, too.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 10:01:50 pm »Pretty generous strike call to end it.
Above the knee as it crossed the plate. Looked good to me.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:58:36 pm »
Valencia strikes out looking. Astros win!
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:56:01 pm »
Rasmus Ks swinging - 2 outs
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:54:46 pm »
Infield hit on a soft hit ball to 3B - runner on 1st
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:53:57 pm »
Flyout to CF - 1 out
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:42:21 pm »
Petit hits his first major league dinger. 2-1 good guys.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:57:21 pm »
Guzman left due to back spasms.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers July 9, 2014
« on: July 10, 2014, 07:15:42 am »Apparently is real name is "Mike" Grossman.
In the post game interview, Springer called him RG3.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers July 9, 2014
« on: July 09, 2014, 10:03:22 pm »
Robbie Baseball only goes 4-5.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers July 9, 2014
« on: July 09, 2014, 09:12:15 pm »
Kuechel should have thrown the pitch, Beltre didn't get time granted.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers July 9, 2014
« on: July 09, 2014, 09:07:53 pm »Oh please, please, please bring in Poreda!
Darvish is done. Get him out of there!
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers July 9, 2014
« on: July 09, 2014, 09:03:28 pm »
Double by Corp scores 2, 6-4 Stros.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers July 9, 2014
« on: July 09, 2014, 08:42:58 pm »
Grossman ties the game with a dinger to RF. 3 hits off Darvish. Triple short of cycle for Robbie!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Chavez Ravine
« on: May 28, 2014, 08:00:34 pm »
If you don't have much time and don't want to rent a car, then use Lyft or Uber to get to and from the ballpark. I use both in lieu of cabs where I can and have used Lyft in LA with no issues.
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Talk Zone / Re: Does anyone else feel this way?
« on: December 03, 2013, 11:24:02 am »It seems like you get better return with Japanese relievers than starters.
In the Massage industry, Japanese closers are in high demand.
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Beer and Queso / Re: District O' Columbia
« on: October 31, 2013, 10:36:18 am »
The entire cast of Varsity Blues.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans-Chiefs
« on: October 28, 2013, 02:36:04 pm »Why would Schaub being in Vegas during his week off seem odd to you?
I didn't realize they had the week off. I assumed (without actually checking) that they had practice last week.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Texans-Chiefs
« on: October 28, 2013, 01:17:28 pm »Per the Lackey Rag:
I presume they hugged. Maybe shed some tears.
Something is not adding up with the info being shared by Kubiak. I was told by someone close to the situation that I trust and has been spot on accurate about many things that Schaub is hurt and likely has played his last down of football for the Texans. Also, my wife's best friend (i know, I know 31 flavors...it's very serious...blah..blah) saw Matt and his wife at Aria in Vegas two nights last week, which seems odd to me.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 2, 2013
« on: September 02, 2013, 09:11:01 pm »I've finally realized the best (only?) way to be an Astros fan is not watch the games.
Oh, bullshit.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox August 27, 2013
« on: August 28, 2013, 07:29:22 am »
Bedard looked like shit from the first pitch he threw to the last. It was obvious he didnt't have "it" last night. Oh well...The Rodon goes on forever and the parity never ends.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ White Sox August 26, 2013
« on: August 26, 2013, 06:47:03 pm »
Anyone else have Comcast Sports? You think Eric Young was the only applicant for his job?
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Blue Jays vs. Astros 8/25/13
« on: August 26, 2013, 10:59:52 am »it was ridiculous to leave him in this long.
A Lo point of the season for Porter.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 12, 2013
« on: August 12, 2013, 01:44:53 pm »
Fuck me? Fuck Yu!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros August 11, 2013
« on: August 11, 2013, 01:30:04 pm »
He was sent by Trembley. Great tag by Beltre and even better relay by Kinsler.
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Beer and Queso / Re: "You're Killing Me, Smalls!"
« on: August 07, 2013, 04:28:37 pm »Smalls jailed.
Ha. Was just about to post this story.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Red Sox @ Astros August 7, 2013
« on: August 07, 2013, 04:24:43 pm »
Fuck Dempster!
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Talk Zone / Re: Norris to be in high demand?
« on: July 31, 2013, 03:39:12 pm »Julia Morales (via Twitter):
Julia Morales @JuliaMoralesCSN
Hoes just walked into Astros clubhouse.
Don't be a player Hader, Julia.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays Series Preview
« on: July 25, 2013, 03:12:15 pm »
Thank you, Ebby. Amazing writing.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 04:30:01 pm »lost 4-3 my iPhone just told me
Yep. Lead off single in the 8th that fails to score. Not much of a threat in the 9th.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:38:57 pm »
Jake ElAmor hits into a 6-3.
Villar K's swinging.
Going to the Top of the 8th. A's lead 4-3.
Villar K's swinging.
Going to the Top of the 8th. A's lead 4-3.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:33:14 pm »
Dominguez forgets the A's play with a Leftfielder and smokes a ball right at him. One down and a pitching change.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:23:46 pm »My fault. I turned on the game about 10 seconds before he hit it. I'm sorry.
Your selflishness is killing this team.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:20:21 pm »
I didn't even have time to ask Matt his opinion on Blackley.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:18:09 pm »Carter with a rather shitty effort on that double by Sogard. Took him forever to get the ball and get it in.
Fucking pitiful.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Matinee Special: Athletics @ Astros July 24, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 03:16:52 pm »
Bud didn't get the memo to keep the ball out of the OF. Bud gives up a walk then an oppo double that Carter two-steps with while the runner scores from 1st.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 23, 2013
« on: July 24, 2013, 07:00:48 am »Just popping my head in to take credit for the Matt Dominguez home run.
It's time to start using your powers on the bully.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 23, 2013
« on: July 23, 2013, 08:28:20 pm »I see that the Astros are now behind 2-1, and I see that the run scored from 3rd on a double-play that ended the inning. Was the back end of the DP a rundown or something?
Yep. Heads-up base running by the A's.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Gold Cup
« on: July 22, 2013, 10:06:56 am »Wait..this thread *is* about strip clubs, right?
Be a lot cooler if it was.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Mariners @ Astros July 19, 2013
« on: July 20, 2013, 07:56:57 am »
I think the Mariners saw something in Fields' delivery because it appeared that they were not swinging at his curveball out of his hand. Whether Fields was tipping his curve ball or the Mariners were just sitting dead red, he was not very effective, again. I've about had enough of these gadamn Mariner fuckers and their shrewed ways.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 14, 2013
« on: July 14, 2013, 01:04:13 pm »
Approach, transfer and throw were all not very good on that play by Wallace.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 13, 2013
« on: July 13, 2013, 04:35:38 pm »And now Luke Scott goes yard, and all of a sudden, it's a 3-2 game. Hanging slider. Shitfick
Hanging slider, asshole, right-wing extremist, hayseed, etc....he can still tattoo a baseball.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 13, 2013
« on: July 13, 2013, 01:31:03 pm »
Carlos Pena is leading off?
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Talk Zone / Re: Harrell to the pen
« on: July 09, 2013, 07:39:20 am »Indeed!
Biggest headcase: Harrell/Powers/Holt/Redding? Who's the 5th starter?
Jeff Juden
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Beer and Queso / Re: #bleakerendings
« on: July 08, 2013, 04:37:33 pm »
The Titans lose a game. Herman Boone gets fired. Integration of public school, fails.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tangentially Baseball Related - Anna Benson
« on: July 08, 2013, 04:28:52 pm »
She gives a whole new meaning to "Dirty South."