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Talk Zone / Re: On Field For BP
« on: August 27, 2007, 05:12:45 pm »
Thank goodness your bullshit will only be present for another 15 years or so.
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Talk Zone / Re: On Field For BP
« on: August 27, 2007, 05:12:04 pm »you are an immature little child. please take your ideas elsewhere.
Fuck you and your ancient view points.
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Talk Zone / Re: On Field For BP
« on: August 27, 2007, 05:04:24 pm »
Mr. Sarcasm him self can pick up on a little use a sarcasm?
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Talk Zone / Re: On Field For BP
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:58:39 pm »No you won't because there would be possible reprocussions. There are no reprocussions for your actions when you're in the stands. You bought your ticket, and you can do whatever you want, regardless of the appropriateness.
THANK YOU
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:58:13 pm »
I'm little boy?, what does that make your 60 year old ass? Quit fucking living in the 1950s. Times have changed. Your personality and view points are incredibly shallow.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:54:35 pm »So you going to boo Biggio, to his face, why you are on the field? If not, why?
What?
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Talk Zone / Re: On Field For BP
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:51:28 pm »
I'll be sure to boo Lance if he doesn't put 12 balls into the stands.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:50:26 pm »You don't have kids do you?
No, I don't have kids but I'm the oldest of 4 boys so my brothers follow what I do all the time. I'll boo alot more often at games then my dad. Matter of fact, I'm very vocal at games. But when I was younger my Dad never told me I couldn't boo. He would ask me what the hell I was doing if i was booing Biggio for striking out or something along those lines, not that I did. But he wouldn't scold me for booing Purp.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:47:19 pm »This is absolutely true, and it gives a horrible example to impressionable children at the games. Usually those who boo are unshaven sorts who live in their parents' basements. I have had to explain booing to my children. You don't boo a player. You don't boo an umpire. You don't boo the other fans. You just don't boo. Period.
Wait until your sheltered kids get to college.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:44:54 pm »Booing, in this context, is the attempt by the fans to interject themselves into the game. Fans have no perspective, nor do they face any consequences for their behavior. It is gutless and rude to anonymously boo a man who is just trying to do his job. Especially when the booing is inappropriately interjected into a ceremony meant to highlight Jeff Bagwell. It was the same at the All Star game. Houston fans are children with no self control. (Or, what Zipp wrote.)
But you can't place being a professional athlete in the same context as just another job. It is not just another job. Their job is to entertain the fans and ultimately make money for MLB. Just like actors back in old englands time. They would be booed to no return for performing a poor job. Maybe that isn't the best analogy but regardless they are performing a job where the fans perespective is important. If the fans didn't approve or stopped supporting they wouldn't even have a job or a job making hundreds of thousands of dollars. They aren't a cahsier messing up checking food at the register getting booed by people in line. They are performing a unique job.
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Talk Zone / Re: Drayton on Fox26 right now (nm)
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:38:55 pm »Hope to GOD we keep him versus go the Baker route.
Anyone but Dustbag.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:37:24 pm »
Whatever- I guess we just view this subject different. I'm not the one to say whose right but regardless I'm just going to drop it. No use beating a dead horse.
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Talk Zone / On Field For BP
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:36:02 pm »
Despite me being an idiot to half the people here I was just curious if anyone has ever been on the field for Batting Practice. We got 4 passes for on the field BP on Wednesday. My dad was AstroJack during the 1981-82 season and Mike Acosta, ticket sales guy was in need of some old mascot pictures so my Dad compiled some for him and emailed them over to him and he gave us that as a gift. I'm just curious what anyones experience is with this? I know he told me you can't ask for autographs, but I'm more intrested just to meet some of the guys and shake their hands and what not.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 04:29:14 pm »i guarantee you he is a regular on orangebloods.com, which has the stupidest posters ever collected in one site.
What the fuck does orangebloods have to do with anything? I just checked it out and it's a longhorns site. Don't get upset because people boo. That is what chaps my ass about some fans. Classy is great and dandy but booing is apart of sports. Go follow your favorite golfer if you want it quiet. It's quite ironic Jim, how you bitch on and on about being a classy individual yet you sit here behind your keyboard and call people motherfuckers like its going out of style. You epitomize ZERO class. I'm at 80-90% of the games so I'd gladly meet up with you at a game and hear you talk about how booing Tim Pupura for a brief moment during Bagwell's ceremony makes Houston Astros fans- "classless idiots who probably belong to orangebloods"
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 03:39:43 pm »
Where do we get our information Jim? Get your nose out of the Austin American Statesman and realize common knowledge- Pupura has been around minor league operations for damn near 10 years.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 03:33:24 pm »
See if somebody disagrees. All you do is tell them to fuck off. A normal educated response would suffice. I normally just lurk around and read because every time somebody makes a post that goes against the heralded Jim R they are a "fucking retard".
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 03:31:50 pm »
This is common knowledge.. Pupura has primarily dealt with minor league development etc.. before becoming GM.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 03:29:37 pm »
You're a fucking retard. End of list.
You have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. The guy has had 3 years to completely revamp a severely depeleted farm system. Its going to take at least another year or two to see if the guys he drafted in his 3 go rounds will amount to anything in the bigs.
In conclusion, go fuck yourself.
Purpura has been dealing with the farm system for a lot longer then 3 years.. He has been in on decisions for awhile now. Not just since 2004.
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Talk Zone / Re: classless MFers
« on: August 27, 2007, 03:23:29 pm »
It's perfectly acceptable to boo Pupura. He sits and does nothing all day to improve the team. The farm system is dry and it doesn't help when he can't figure out a way to get our top draft picks signed. What the hell is the point of drafting people you don't plan on getting signed. If it is one person your not able to come to terms with then it is *somewhat* understandle but when it is multiple players unsigned something needs to be done. Also, when the hell else are you suppose to express your displeasure. Pupura sucks- plain and simple, he screwed us in multiple ways and quite frankly the bottom line= wins. Do you think fans and NY would be okay with the piece of shit effort Tim Pupura put up on a day to day basis? Do you think that would fly in Boston or Chicago? No- and they sure as hell would let it be known. You can't win with gutless people like Tim Pupura at the helm- and the booing of him in front of a sell out crowd honoring Jeff Bagwell might have just pushed Drayton to give him a swift kick in the ass. He probably already had his mind made up that he was going to cut him and scraps loose but I think the fans assisted his decision over the course of the past couple months.
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Talk Zone / Re: Need to induce vomiting?
« on: August 08, 2007, 04:37:40 pm »
How is Vince not number one? At least 2 behind maybe Earl...but He is number one in my opinion.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros-- Playoffs?
« on: August 08, 2007, 09:33:25 am »When was the tombstone on the Chronicle? May 2005 sometime.
Actually it was June 1st.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros-- Playoffs?
« on: August 07, 2007, 05:19:30 pm »
I'm not a clark, I've been around since '05 I believe maybe '04...Can't completely remember but I've been lurking since even before that. Just making a simple post on an impression I'm getting. I just think a run of some type is in store...maybe not a playoff birth but a strong finish down the stretch.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros-- Playoffs?
« on: August 07, 2007, 05:11:55 pm »This place ain't a cheerleading squad. Cut this shit out or be ready to get run.
Sorry don't know what I exactly did to get under your skin so much. I apologize if I'm upsetting anybody.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros-- Playoffs?
« on: August 07, 2007, 04:51:53 pm »
I look at it this way. We have to sweep this home stand...Possibly go 6-1 and respond with similar damage in our 7 game binge vs Chi/Mil in Sept. Just get hot at the right time and who knows!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros-- Playoffs?
« on: August 07, 2007, 10:30:30 am »
ROY NLCS MVP and Lance Word Series MVP... In all honesty, I think a little run is in the works. Maybe I'm wrong but I have some type of feeling... A couple years ago can't remember who but they posted a similar feeling and it was the start of an unbelievable run!!
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Talk Zone / Astros-- Playoffs?
« on: August 07, 2007, 09:53:10 am »
We are about to go on a sick run and make a push for the playoffs. Going into September 4-5.5 games out. Get Readddddddddddddddy!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Wheeler for Wigginton
« on: July 28, 2007, 06:16:23 pm »
Can't wait to see what Tampa Bay gets for Wheeler.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bruntlett vs. AE?
« on: July 27, 2007, 09:16:23 am »
Burke hasn't proven anything quite frankley. I would much rather have Bruntt playing everday. He is a better hitter, he is a more patient hitter and he doesn't make bone headed plays.
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Talk Zone / Re: astros jelling like a fellon
« on: April 19, 2007, 11:18:44 pm »
I'm not high on Woody and I didn't particularly like the signing. Hopefully he can keep his ERA below 5 and just eat innings. As far as Sampson--He's a gamer. I love his ability. I think he is going to win 14+ games. & Jennings has got to get back and perform.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros early season road record...
« on: April 19, 2007, 10:10:10 pm »
I think Lee has been a huge difference no doubt but the critical part has been just timely hitting. For example the past 2 nights have found late rallies in the 8th inning. Everett hit the big 2 run homer late in Chicago. Well, the Phillies series...they just suck. I think last year when trailing after 8 innings we were something like 1-80.
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Talk Zone / Re: astros jelling like a fellon
« on: April 19, 2007, 10:06:22 pm »
I'm loving this team. Something about the bench this year is special.
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Talk Zone / Re: Any Fast Typers Want a Quick $40? (non-bb)
« on: April 09, 2007, 02:38:34 pm »
Still need it Alkie??
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Talk Zone / Re: Any Fast Typers Want a Quick $40? (non-bb)
« on: April 09, 2007, 02:23:15 pm »
I'm interested.
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Talk Zone / Re: Co-ards Series Preview Posted
« on: April 06, 2007, 05:23:59 pm »
Looking very good.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tigers trying to go August 29th, 1989
« on: April 04, 2007, 04:18:11 pm »
Glad I didn't have the Tigers -1.5 
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Talk Zone / Orangewhoopass shirts
« on: April 04, 2007, 12:12:17 pm »
Hey guys,
I was wondering who would be interested in possibly buying an OWA shirt if I got them printed up. I would design 3-5 graphics and post it here for everyone to see and we can decide on the best one to roll with. I think this would be nice to wear to games and stuff so you can indentify fellow OWAs and to promote the site.
A little info about me, I'm currently a senior at Pearland High School here in Houston and have 2 more months to go. I'm working on whatever business ideas possible to help make some money to attend college at UT- I've already been accepted. I've had season tickets to the Astros for 4 years now...first 2 years in Crawford 103 and the past 2 in section 105 right along the rail. You can email me at [email protected], send me a private message or post here.
Thanks, Joe Haas
I was wondering who would be interested in possibly buying an OWA shirt if I got them printed up. I would design 3-5 graphics and post it here for everyone to see and we can decide on the best one to roll with. I think this would be nice to wear to games and stuff so you can indentify fellow OWAs and to promote the site.
A little info about me, I'm currently a senior at Pearland High School here in Houston and have 2 more months to go. I'm working on whatever business ideas possible to help make some money to attend college at UT- I've already been accepted. I've had season tickets to the Astros for 4 years now...first 2 years in Crawford 103 and the past 2 in section 105 right along the rail. You can email me at [email protected], send me a private message or post here.
Thanks, Joe Haas
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Talk Zone / Re: Taveras' debut rocky
« on: April 03, 2007, 02:18:39 pm »
He did swipe a bag though....I noticed the golden sombrero when I was looking through boxscores earlier.
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Talk Zone / National Anthem-Opening Day
« on: April 02, 2007, 11:31:00 pm »
Why the hell did they have a Question Mark after the last stanza of the song. Did anyone else see that on the scoreboard. But I just looked on the internet and a website had it posted with a question mark. Does anybody no why this is??? Are we not sure??? What the helll!!!
O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming?
And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there;
O say, does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
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Talk Zone / Re: Haiku for the first off day of the 2007 season
« on: April 02, 2007, 01:47:40 am »first game new season
insane fans chat all winter
survive void again
I like it
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 04:06:06 pm »I am not sure what you mean by this statement.
The lineup wouldn't be hurt by having an extra lefty in it. Not that I want Ensberg to sit but it would be good from that standpoint.
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 04:04:51 pm »
Ensberg is going to be fine...he's healthy, he's ready to go.
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 04:02:08 pm »I would rather have Clank play everyday at 3rd if Morgan can't do his job.
We could use a little balance in the lineup.
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 02:34:47 pm »
My point exactly. Biggio isn't getting any younger so I dont anticipate Everett to have an abundance of situations where he can lay down a bunt.
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 02:17:21 pm »Are you serious? I'm not arguing that he might do well batting second, but his whole problem is he's too damn relaxed, watching hittable pitch, after hittable pitch roll by like he's "Morgan at Bat"...with the same result.
OBP is not all a 2 hitter is responsible for.
Yeah, I suppose "more relaxed" wasn't the best way to put it. But I definitely think that he will be able to just be more loose with his swing. As long as he's not taking the same approach he did for the World Series I'm fine.
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 02:15:08 pm »
Same situation as a couple years ago. He batted 2 and I think he led the league in sacrafice bunts before his wrist injury but we dont have somebody like Ichiro leading off giving him all those opportunities. Hes better off flying out at 7th and letting Ausmus end the inning with a ground ball double play.
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Talk Zone / Re: Batting order thread
« on: March 28, 2007, 02:08:18 pm »
Ensberg is going to bounce back. The #2 hole will suit him fine. He can take a more relaxed approach to the plate with Lance behind him. Whatever the course of action is...everett #2 is a problem.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day... for real
« on: March 28, 2007, 01:51:26 pm »
I'll be there for the 4th consecutive year!
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Talk Zone / Re: Loretta to sign with the Astros
« on: January 04, 2007, 03:06:41 pm »
Very nice pickup to round out our bench.
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Talk Zone / Re: Shit. Anyone Got the News On?
« on: October 11, 2006, 06:02:49 pm »
Sad event. That was incredible bizzare.
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Talk Zone / Albert strikes early
« on: October 03, 2006, 06:04:17 pm »
tisk tisk tisk...2 run homer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Zito In a Rocking Chair
« on: October 03, 2006, 03:31:57 pm »
He's mowing threw them. Santana has a couple bad pitches that one inning but he looks pretty sharp himself.
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Talk Zone / Re: Alright, Let the Games Begin
« on: October 03, 2006, 01:29:55 am »
A's over Twins
Tigers over Yankees
Padres over Cardinals
Dodgers over Mets
A's over Tigers
Dodgers over Padres
A's over Dodgers in 6
Tigers over Yankees
Padres over Cardinals
Dodgers over Mets
A's over Tigers
Dodgers over Padres
A's over Dodgers in 6
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Talk Zone / Re: Is It F/A Season Yet?
« on: October 01, 2006, 08:26:46 pm »
I think we can bring back the core group of guys and add a right handed power hitting outfielder as well as another lefty in the pen to hopefully go along with Tmiller. Other then that I'd like to bring in a veteran starter...someone similar to a Ron Villone to eat innings for us in the 4 or 5 whole. Something we desperately needed this year. We had great talent in there this year and we'd get the amazing games every once in awhile IE TBuck against the Rangers a couple times but too often we were shelled and we just can't afford to completely lose games like that. Somebody like a Livan Hernandez would fit the bill well I think.
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Talk Zone / Re: I love the Houston Astros
« on: October 01, 2006, 08:16:42 pm »
Maybe we need to HUNT around and find somebody in the farm system by the name of howard.
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Talk Zone / Re: I Don't Believe in Magic Numbers
« on: October 01, 2006, 02:03:46 am »Quote:
I tell you why.
They don't matter anymore.
Astros must win.
Brewers must win.
Giants must win Monday.
That's it.
Magic numbers are meaningless at this point.
Astros, Brewers, then Giants. I take my chances with Roy at home on Tuesday.
Very well put.
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Talk Zone / Re: Coin Toss--Bring It to Minute Maid!
« on: September 25, 2006, 06:12:26 pm »Quote:
No. Way.
We never win the coin toss. Ever. Ever, ever, ever.
We had the karma working this year. Won it with everyone except the fish.
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Talk Zone / Coin Toss--Bring It to Minute Maid!
« on: September 25, 2006, 06:09:54 pm »
We won the coin toss with St.Louis so we'll host a 1 game playoff if need be on Tuesday here in Houston.
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Talk Zone / Re: Booing Preston Wilson
« on: September 25, 2006, 05:42:49 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:
I figured the booing of P dub was b/c he sucked as an astro and the fans were able to let him know about it now that he was wearing enemy colors. I was at the game and did not boo, but that was how I took it/what I thought the reason for it was.
Exactly-he failed to come through time and time again & once we released him he signed with St. Louis. Therefore he deserves to hear it.
So, do you guys boo when Lane, Ensberg, Everett, Biggio, and Ausmus fail to come through this year?
Also, if you got fired and a company with a better "record" hired you, can we boo you also?
Yes & Yes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Booing Preston Wilson
« on: September 25, 2006, 04:06:37 pm »Quote:
I figured the booing of P dub was b/c he sucked as an astro and the fans were able to let him know about it now that he was wearing enemy colors. I was at the game and did not boo, but that was how I took it/what I thought the reason for it was.
Exactly-he failed to come through time and time again & once we released him he signed with St. Louis. Therefore he deserves to hear it.
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN "all access" road trip w/ the Astros
« on: July 03, 2006, 02:13:35 am »
Thanks man! I went ahead and set my TIVO for the 12-1:30 Sportscenter.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 08:19:13 pm »
Man I sparked one hell of a debate.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 13, 2006, 12:14:47 am »
Yeah, thanks for all the insight guys. I never really thought much about serving and as of now that wasn't my intention I was just posting saying I got a call from a recruiter wanting me to have a meeting w/ me. He told me to bring my SS card and stuff and I just felt he was getting a little out of hand I mean I'll talk to you but I don't want to sign abunch of stuff when I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing. I feel like I do have the grades to get into Annapolis if I wanted to but I don't. I'm currently holding onto a 4.3+ GPA and am in the top 50 of my class of over 1000 at Pearland High School. But my dream has always been to go to Texas because I'm a big longhorn fan & love the school. Thanks for all the help though guys.
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 12, 2006, 10:06:30 pm »
Yeah, I had just heard it was considered an Ivy League Education...sorry about that, I was told wrong. Yeah I agree with most of you guys- I'm probably going to call him and tell him in the morning that I'm not interested.
Thanks for your input guys & Let's keep the winning ways going tomorrow in Chicago!
Joe
Thanks for your input guys & Let's keep the winning ways going tomorrow in Chicago!
Joe
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Talk Zone / Re: NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 12, 2006, 09:34:48 pm »
Oh yeah I know, I'm not saying I would be going to Annapolis because it is hard to get in...and it is considered and Ivy League education.
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Talk Zone / NonBaseball: Military Recruitment Meeting
« on: June 12, 2006, 09:13:42 pm »
Hey guys I'm going into my Senior year of High Schoo, The Navy contacted me today and asked if I'd come in for a meeting tomorrow & I said sure. I have no intention of joining but he insisted that I at least see what they have to offer. I know going to Annapolis and getting an Ivy League education is very prestigious but as of right now that's not what I want to do. Has any one of you guys ever sat down and talked with a recruiter- If so what have the had to say? Or do any of you have experience in the Navy w/ college and stuff.
Thanks, Joe
Thanks, Joe
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Talk Zone / Re: Reds at Astros ? Reds Mean Runs, Son
« on: June 01, 2006, 05:07:41 pm »
Nice poem
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Talk Zone / Re: I just don't understand
« on: May 30, 2006, 09:50:21 am »Quote:
Oswalt was hurt. second guess that.
Regardless, just walk Pujols Rolen has struggled all year knocking runners in. He had a similar situation Sunday in San Diego. They walked Pujols to load the bases with only 1 out and Rolen grounded in to a inning ending double play. Just walk Pujols every single time- It'll frustrate the hell out of him if he never gets the opportunity to hit!
And Miller had to get that ball over the plate to avoid Pujols coming up and I don't understand why he decided to throw soft shit instead of come in with the heater (He did however get screwed on the 1-2 pitch that was right down the plate!!!)
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Talk Zone / Re: I just don't understand
« on: May 29, 2006, 09:16:39 pm »Quote:
Hell, if the offense would have just scored four runs...
Yeah I know- the bats weren't clutch again tonight. Marquis was sloppy at the start of the game and we didn't take advantage.
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Talk Zone / Re: I just don't understand
« on: May 29, 2006, 08:07:32 pm »Quote:
So, why did they pull Oswalt?
because garner is a dumbass
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Talk Zone / Re: I just don't understand
« on: May 29, 2006, 07:54:34 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
- why Garner took out Oswalt after 6 knowing how overworked the bullpen is
- why anyone would pitch to Pujols with the game on the line and an open base
That Pujols guy...you know, he's not a bad hitter. Who is he? Where did he come from? I'm guessing if he keeps hitting like this the rest of the league might start to catch on.
I hate that fucking prick, he's worse the bonds.
Worse at what?
everything
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Talk Zone / Re: I just don't understand
« on: May 29, 2006, 07:45:52 pm »Quote:Quote:
- why Garner took out Oswalt after 6 knowing how overworked the bullpen is
- why anyone would pitch to Pujols with the game on the line and an open base
That Pujols guy...you know, he's not a bad hitter. Who is he? Where did he come from? I'm guessing if he keeps hitting like this the rest of the league might start to catch on.
I hate that fucking prick, he's worse the bonds.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros at Cardinals ? Meet the New Busch, Same as Old Busch
« on: May 29, 2006, 05:52:48 pm »
We need to sweep 'em! It go along way to catching up because before you know it we'll be double digits out, but I like the pitching match ups we have this series.
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Talk Zone / Re: I hate the goddamn fucking Pirates...
« on: May 28, 2006, 02:50:43 am »
Yeah there is a curfew rule & if we went over it then they would suspend the game until the following day. There is not a set time per se it just depends on the specific city. Pittsburgh could have a 2AM curfew and Houston could have a 4AM but either way the city curfew is definitely later then 1 AM.
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Talk Zone / Re: I hate the goddamn fucking Pirates...
« on: May 28, 2006, 02:29:23 am »Quote:
That was insane. First time I've had to use the 2nd scoresheet that I bring to every game.
You went down to PNC>?
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Talk Zone / Re: Gallo=Sorriest Excuse For A Pitcher I've Ever Seen
« on: May 28, 2006, 02:04:43 am »
He's always been fucking terrible- His job on the team is to get lefties out and they rake his ass at an alarming rate.
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Talk Zone / Gallo=Sorriest Excuse For A Pitcher I've Ever Seen
« on: May 28, 2006, 02:02:08 am »
I'm guessing that he sealed his fate tonight. When coming into tonight lefties are batting 370 against you and righties 350 your days are numbered so I assume that he will be released tomorrow. Totally let's the team down and then he costs us the game again becuase his lazy ass can't throw a fucking intentional walk!!!!!!!!!! Have you ever seen somebody have a miscue on the easiest play in sports?
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Talk Zone / Re: How about keeping Berkman out of the outfield?
« on: May 25, 2006, 05:32:36 pm »Quote:Quote:
Yeah, that's incredibly stupid if he's going to play any oufield at all limit it to left field in Houston. Not only for his hamstrings sake but for the damn sake of team defense because he's butchering balls on a daily basis in the outfield.
Daily basis?
Yeah since Lamb has heated up Lance has 3 or so starts in right and he's killed us with the glove each time.
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Talk Zone / Re: How about keeping Berkman out of the outfield?
« on: May 25, 2006, 03:44:53 pm »
Yeah, that's incredibly stupid if he's going to play any oufield at all limit it to left field in Houston. Not only for his hamstrings sake but for the damn sake of team defense because he's butchering balls on a daily basis in the outfield.
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I have gone to ball parks all across the nation and I was disgusted last night. In the 3+ years I've had season tickets people have rarely bashed opposing players and it's normally only friendly poking and stuff but yesterday they had security lined all around my section last night, 105. First time they've had it like that other then the playoffs. What pissed me off was that they were threatening to throw people out when not one harsh thing was said to bonds. People were heckling him but it was soft, not a single bad word was said.Their was 2 guys behind me who were continually bitching to the security that people were being "vain". I've been up in the northeast and gone to games in Wrigley and F bombs are flying out everywhere. If people are going to cry and stuff then they should keep there ass at home.
I'm not much for taunting or heckling, but the nits that don't know what the word "vain" means should've been ejected on general principles.
Yeah my Dad turned to me after he said that and was like wtf because he wasn't using the word in the right context!
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Having extra security doesn't bother me at all, it's them saying there going to throw people out when everyone was being very tame as far as what they were saying. For example: Some guy was saying, " Barry- What size hat you wear?, 10 1/2!!!" & He was threatened to be thrown out if he kept it up and I was like you have got to be kidding me. That is incredibly soft and mild. I can only imagine what he heard in Philly and what he will hear in other north east stadiums throughout the course of the year.
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I have gone to ball parks all across the nation and I was disgusted last night. In the 3+ years I've had season tickets people have rarely bashed opposing players and it's normally only friendly poking and stuff but yesterday they had security lined all around my section last night, 105. First time they've had it like that other then the playoffs. What pissed me off was that they were threatening to throw people out when not one harsh thing was said to bonds. People were heckling him but it was soft, not a single bad word was said.Their was 2 guys behind me who were continually bitching to the security that people were being "vain". I've been up in the northeast and gone to games in Wrigley and F bombs are flying out everywhere. If people are going to cry and stuff then they should keep there ass at home.
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Talk Zone / Re: Holy crap
« on: May 16, 2006, 04:44:29 pm »
Congrats, sounds like it'll be a fun gig for an inning!
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Talk Zone / Re: speaking of Lance
« on: May 13, 2006, 04:38:03 pm »
Yeah, that's just Lance being Lance. He might have been trying to get somebody like he did Soriano in early April!
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Talk Zone / Re: This must be an omen
« on: May 12, 2006, 09:58:30 pm »
nice, a sign of good things to come!
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Talk Zone / Re: Night of the Multi Homer!
« on: May 10, 2006, 10:29:00 pm »
Isringhausen??? haha!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Revert back this weekend
« on: May 10, 2006, 10:27:39 pm »
I say we forget the lefty idea since we don't have a left hander who can get anyone out. Look at the DBACKs- their bullpen has been one of the best in baseball ERA wise so far this season and they don't have a single lefty in the pen. It's an over rated idea, you can either get guys out or you can't and as of now are lefties can't.
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Talk Zone / Re: Night of the Multi Homer!
« on: May 10, 2006, 02:18:31 am »Quote:Quote:
and Gallo- Needs to go.
...because Lofton was able to bloop one in that was 2" off Willy's glove?
No, because every time he comes in he gives up a hit. He makes 2 pitches every time he appears and always gives up a hit then you see Gallo flipping the ball in his hand in frustration followed by Garner yanking him- all he does is put Wheels and Qualls in terrible positions.
Edit* Gallo- 16 hits and 3 BBs in 7.1 innings= TERRIBLE.
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Talk Zone / Re: Night of the Multi Homer!
« on: May 10, 2006, 02:11:13 am »
Man that chaps my ass bad. Preston had his head so far shoved up his ass allowing Either to score. Assuming...and Gallo- Needs to go.
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Talk Zone / Re: Night of the Multi Homer!
« on: May 10, 2006, 01:43:13 am »
Yeah I know, just making some observations so I don't forget to mention them after the game
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Talk Zone / Re: Night of the Multi Homer!
« on: May 10, 2006, 12:42:45 am »
Btw...Beautiful play by Everett deep in the whole throwing out Furcal.
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Talk Zone / Night of the Multi Homer!
« on: May 10, 2006, 12:29:54 am »
It's been a fun, exciting game so far! I'm glad we didn't back down after Nomar and Drew homered!
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Talk Zone / Re: Argh! Biggio needs to swing at that, or at least...
« on: May 08, 2006, 11:00:28 pm »Quote:
If the pitch isn't one he could drive, then a walk is just as good as a hit.
Have you seen what happens when Biggio "opens up his strike zone"?
Yeah no kidding lol...The Great Biggio LUNGEEEEE Action that he brings out in clutch situations.
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Talk Zone / Re: Argh! Biggio needs to swing at that, or at least...
« on: May 08, 2006, 07:18:13 pm »
Still I don't care what your reputation is....YOU'VE GOT TO OPEN UP YOUR STRIKE ZONE & Swing the bat!!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: McLane getting it from the Rocky Mountain News
« on: May 07, 2006, 03:29:45 pm »
Ringolsby is right, His opinion was very constructive in my opinion & to tell you the truth, I agree with him. The grocer didn't do everything possible, with that being said hopefully Drayton will get the deal done so we can have Clemens because I think he can still help us, But with the emergence of TBUCK and company it's not as high of a concern.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lima called up to pitch against the atl
« on: May 07, 2006, 03:24:01 pm »
Yeah Lima has had a little control issues early in the game including a walk. But Beltran is looking good since he came back. He has 5 homers the past week and hit another one today.
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Talk Zone / Re: Props to the Brewers
« on: May 03, 2006, 12:29:50 am »Quote:Quote:
It was a terrible decision on Biggio's part, I knew he was meat as soon as he rounded 2nd. The game was tied at that point and if he would have stayed at 2nd, it would have given Berkman a chance to knock him in as long as WillyT didn't hit into a linedrive double play. Really terrible decision on Bidge's part.
It took a beautiful relay throw to get him by a hair. I don't see how it can be looked at as a "really terrible decision". It may have been the wrong decision (because he was thrown out), but the risk/reward of the situation made it a good move, IMO.
I disagree because if Lance gets a base knock, or willy for that matter, he will pretty much score from 2nd on anything. It basically gave us at least 2 opportunities to knock him in. Rickie Weeks did a similar thing today, it was a different scenario but he was caught trying to make it to 3rd with 0 outs in the inning and it came back to hurt him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bonds Break Ruth at MM?
« on: May 03, 2006, 12:27:42 am »Quote:
The Astros let you scalp your tickets on their own website?!
Yeah lol, if you intrested in buying tickets for a game I suggest you go there because most peoples season tickets are premium seats, (aisle seats or low #ed rows). but you go to Astros.com and then find ticketing and go to Premium ticket purchases.
& Wilfredo Rodriguez served up that jack...nothing pissing me off more then cheering an opponent. That really chaps my ass.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bonds Break Ruth at MM?
« on: May 02, 2006, 07:42:45 pm »
We had so much money tallied up from the season last year in our season ticket account, if you didn't know- the Astros, last year, let you sell your tickets for double face through Astros.com. But it is sort of like store credit. So we had enough in the bank to nearly buy 4 seats so we went ahead and did that. Astros Account is already up to 1700 this season. Sold a pair of Crawfords for 150 a piece for a Cub game later in the year because this year the Astros allow you to sale them for 5 times face. But basically why we have it in 2 places is, originally we bought season tickets in 2004 and had 2 seats in the Crawford but after 81 games ( probably attending 50 or so of them) it's nice to have a different location) so in 2005 we retained 2 of our Crawford seats in section 103 and then bought 2 up in the Club level (233) It was okay but we didn't really like it up their, It wasn't as loud and obnoxious a crowd as I like! Also it looked into the sun which sucked. So this year we slid over to 100 in Crawford Row 3 which are nice and then Right on the rail of 105. I don't know if you remember when Wandy was in trouble a few nights ago and got JD Drew to fly out to foul territory and Preston Wilson caught it and banged into the wall along the foul line, well that's where my 105's are. But we've only sat in 100 one time this year- their basically as a profit maker, because I'm sure you all know the demand for tickets during the playoff run last year. But all in all, it's basically just to switch it up but since we love 105 so much I doubt there will be much sitting in 100!
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Talk Zone / Re: Props to the Brewers
« on: May 02, 2006, 07:28:44 pm »
It was a terrible decision on Biggio's part, I knew he was meat as soon as he rounded 2nd. The game was tied at that point and if he would have stayed at 2nd, it would have given Berkman a chance to knock him in as long as WillyT didn't hit into a linedrive double play. Really terrible decision on Bidge's part.
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Talk Zone / Bonds Break Ruth at MM?
« on: May 02, 2006, 07:26:00 pm »
The Giants come to Minute Maid on May 15-17th and Barry is 2 homers away from Ruth and 3 from Breaking Ruths mark and moving onto sole place of 2nd all time. What odds do you give him hitting it there, also you think that ball will have any financial significance? I was thinking it probably won't. I have season tickets in 2 locations, Crawford and section 105, I normally always sit in 105 but I was thinking of sitting in my Crawford box seats for one of the game but does Bonds really have a snow balls chance in hell of going opposite field with a ball? I always envision him having all his homers going to right field but over the course of this year he has had a couple of his homers go to left.
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Talk Zone / Re: Brett and Dave not making any friends in Cincinnati
« on: May 01, 2006, 08:24:24 pm »
Their so full of shit in Cinci. They did the same shit in '04 I believe. They jumped out pretty hot and were actually leading the NL Central for awhile and then their lousy ass pitching caught up to them.
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Talk Zone / Re: Has anyone emailed Lidge
« on: April 26, 2006, 12:22:41 am »Quote:
Trusty trombone?Quote:
And to stuff his trust. Stuff his trumpet.
haha
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Talk Zone / Re: Wilson
« on: April 25, 2006, 01:31:59 am »
He looked a little better tonight but he didn't lace the ball hard other than his single. He did shoot one down the right field line foul. Hopefully he can replicate half of '03!
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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge ... not mentally recovered from post season
« on: April 25, 2006, 12:45:38 am »
The fact of the matter is Lidge is not as dominating as he was. He's throwing the same shit as he always has but hitters are stepping into the box feeling like they can hit him. He still is much better then what 90% of the teams trot out there on any given night but he is not as overpowering as he once was & face it, it ironically happened after Pujols' blast.
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Talk Zone / Re: Derrek Lee out with two broken bones in wrist
« on: April 21, 2006, 01:38:13 am »
& Big deal...we were without Lance for what will probably end up being the same amount of time so they can shut the hell up and play without him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Derrek Lee out with two broken bones in wrist
« on: April 21, 2006, 01:35:24 am »Quote:Quote:
Oh well, there is always next year
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Lee has a fracture of the distal radial and the distal ulna bone in his hand. He will wear an immobilizing cast that will go past his elbow. Team officials won't speculate on how long Lee will be sidelined, but he could be out two to three months.
I heard he broke his wrist in a collison with Scott Eyre who also sustained a knee bruise. The radio report said out for 10 weeks definitely (which is what, 2.5 months!). Ouch!
I heard he collided with Furcal on the basepaths.
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Talk Zone / Re: Real Men Of Genius
« on: April 20, 2006, 08:03:38 pm »
That was the best thing they've done for entertainmant the entire time I've had season tickets- it was great.
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Talk Zone / Re: Miller DLed
« on: April 20, 2006, 07:56:36 pm »Quote:
they've purchased Borkowski's contract.
The Link
Good, it'll be nice to get some fresh blood in the pen for Miller, now if we can bring someone else up for Gas-Can Gallo.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ausmus' modeling career?
« on: April 20, 2006, 07:54:42 pm »Quote:Quote:
Seriously, this place looks INCREDIBLY cheesy.
It's a tux shop. What were you expecting?
Come on B-RAD!!! That is not what we want from a man behind the plate!
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Talk Zone / Re: David Wright made three errors
« on: April 20, 2006, 01:52:59 am »
MoBergs supremacy over Wright is at an all time high!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Poo-holes
« on: April 20, 2006, 01:52:16 am »Quote:Quote:
Is it just me or is his grandstanding getting worse? Saw the replay of his dinger last night and just shook my head when he flung his bat.
Buster Olney wrote in his blog that Poo-holes should start getting the Bonds treatment. If he keeps admiring his shots and flinging the bat the way he is, he'll start getting his very own treatment. Instead of the IBB, teams will just plunk him when he comes up.
Give me a break. Are we REALLY going to start this again? I couldn't care less what a batter does after he hits a homerun. If he wants to turn cartwheels and run around the bases waving sparklers, be my guest! Most of the time, it's just because they are excited about their accomplishment, not revelling in the failure of the pitcher. And even if they are revelling, BIG DEAL! I'm sick of this pansy crap about being "disrespected". SUCK IT UP AND THROW THE NEXT PITCH, YOU PUSSY!
As HH posted, you want him to stop showing off? Then stop serving them up.
Correct. This is a mans sport. Not a little boys game. This is the majors and if your going to come with weak shit and it gets drilled out of the park then tough shit. Ensberg's pump is the best, wish I saw it some last October!
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Talk Zone / Re: Second Guessing (Brewers/Astros Finale BUT...
« on: April 20, 2006, 01:48:09 am »
Yeah it would have been nice to get to their pen an inning earlier, but Gross would have probably pinch hit and hit another yack.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jeriome 15 Game Winner Robertson signs
« on: April 18, 2006, 05:13:36 pm »
I don't remember any of Robertson's wins. All I remember is the game against the Brewers at the end of the year that we needed to win, and he couldn't even get out of the first damn inning!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Problem with base running signs?
« on: April 18, 2006, 05:11:54 pm »
You can't get on Mansalino with Lance on the base paths. Lance is always out to lunch on the base paths. But where my seats our at MMPUS I could see the play develop where Lance attempted to steal. & it wasn't as bad as it looked. He got a hell of a jump and if Bush would have went into his wind up Lance would have easily swiped the bag. But Bush kind of stood with the ball for a second longer than he had been and Lance was just barely off with the timing.
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Talk Zone / Re: Living in Enemy Territory
« on: April 18, 2006, 05:07:22 pm »
Yeah I lived in Chicago for 2 years. Talk about some dumbass fans. It's the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen in my life. First of all 90% of the baseball fans in Chicago jump on the bandwagon of the hotter team: Cubs or White Sox. Then you have those 7% die hard Cubs fans who hate the white sox and the 3% of White Sox fans that hate the Cubs. Cubs get all the media love also because of the organizations ties to the Chicago Tribune. It's a joke up there on the south side & in Wrigleyville.
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Talk Zone / Re: The dreaded intro post
« on: April 18, 2006, 05:01:29 pm »Quote:
I've been watching the Clark-fest fireworks of the past few days and figure I'll go ahead and throw my hat into the fray. I happened upon the BFT back in 2001, made a few posts using this same handle, and then got away a little bit. I think I may have posted once or twice on the old version of this site, and I've been back and reading regularly for the past two seasons.
Grew up in Houston, but for now I am holding down the fort in Nashville, TN. As far as I can tell after two years here, Nashville is a complete baseball wasteland. The Atlanta Braves yukfest seems to die out somewhere in the Smoky Mountains, and the collective stench of Cincinnati and St. Louis don't quite make it this far. The main activities in the spring and summer around here seem to be watching the U. of Tennessee's spring practice and then waiting on college football season to arrive. College baseball is the one saving grace, with Vanderbilt fielding a solid team with a beautiful stadium and the SEC being the best college baseball conference in the country.
(As an aside, if you want a couple of names to remember, think Pedro Alvarez and David Price. Both play for Vanderbilt - Price is a dominating left-handed pitcher and Alvarez was hitting moonshots into the upper tank at Yankee Stadium before turning down the Yankees and Red Sox to come to school. He's National Hitter of the Week after going long 6 times in 4 games)
So anyway, I might start chiming in from time to time (hopefully 2+ years lurking is an appropriate probationary period), but my main weakness is that I rarely get to actually watch the games. So, I appreciate the insight provided by the board and I'll try my best not to suck.
Get MLB extra innings if you can, then you don't have to worry about only be able to watch the braves on TBS!
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Talk Zone / Re: Pretty much at a loss for words here...
« on: April 17, 2006, 07:16:58 pm »Quote:
Has anybody noticed Biggio is throwing the ball much better this season? When turning two his velocity on throws to first has improved a good bit over last year, IMO.
For the most part you're right, his throwing has been good but other then that ground ball that went right under his glove he has fielded well. But when you see Burke play he is a lot better due to his tremendous range and arm. Burke can make plays deep in the whole behind second base and have enough on his throws to get people out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Palmeiro's Sunday jersey
« on: April 17, 2006, 07:08:42 pm »
It's nice to see OP had his head in the game with forgetting to put on his jersey. I guess being the last person to get a start will do that to you.
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Talk Zone / Re: sound off the bat
« on: April 17, 2006, 07:05:42 pm »
Yeah, their a little behind on construction, they were hoping to have everything done by opening day. Some lucky fans are going to walk into about 20 balls Pujols puts up there when they finally do finish.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Inaugural "By the Numbers" (BTN) has been posted...
« on: April 17, 2006, 07:03:20 pm »
Very good write-up!
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Talk Zone / Re: Wandy Last Night
« on: April 16, 2006, 01:16:27 pm »
Yeah, if Backe is out for a considerable amount of time and we don't get Roger back, were going to need Wandy to win 14 games and keep us in many others. He has the ability it all depends on if he's spotting his fastball well as he was last night. I would say he has to get in front of hitters but last night he did great working from behind! Either way he is going to need to pitch well for us this season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dontrelle
« on: April 16, 2006, 01:14:19 pm »
It'd probably take 2 of our stud pitchers and Burke to get it done. It's a tought type of trade to make but I would definitely be tempted. But I think we'd be better off staying away from him if it's going to cost half the farm to get him. I think Chris is going to be a hell of a 2nd baseman for years to come.
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Talk Zone / Re: How conveeeeeenient
« on: April 16, 2006, 03:51:31 am »
Yeah I'm going to change my avater to end the confusion!
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Talk Zone / Re: How conveeeeeenient
« on: April 15, 2006, 12:14:24 pm »Quote:
Bonds: bone chips may force him to quit
Who didn't see this one coming a mile away?
You knew something like this was going to pop up.
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Talk Zone / Re: Welcome Back, Trevor
« on: April 15, 2006, 01:57:11 am »
yup gotta love have the extra lefty specialist outta the pen.
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Talk Zone / Re: 15 day DL
« on: April 14, 2006, 11:05:33 pm »
Yeah were going to have to weather the storm. I feel Nieve has the type of stuff to be effective.
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Talk Zone / Re: Backe gone after two innings
« on: April 14, 2006, 03:19:49 am »
Reports now say their is a possibility he (Backe) could start on Sunday.
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Talk Zone / Re: Oswalt
« on: April 14, 2006, 03:17:48 am »Quote:
Have you noticed ESPN pronounces his name different each time?
Nope...they either call him OWES-Walt or OZZwalt.
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Talk Zone / Re: "Clemens leaning towards Red Sox or Yankees" ESPN
« on: April 14, 2006, 12:26:40 am »
Every ESPN channel devoted to the Duke-UNC basketball game is in the same category.
Imagine what would happen if there was a USC story and a Duke story on the same day as a Red Sox-Yankees game. I think their satellite would explode.
yup...they wouldn't be able to handle it.
Imagine what would happen if there was a USC story and a Duke story on the same day as a Red Sox-Yankees game. I think their satellite would explode.
yup...they wouldn't be able to handle it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ed Rapuano...
« on: April 13, 2006, 07:04:16 pm »Quote:
let's go lamb.
Soft fly ball.... It's up to the big bats in the 9th to get a couple runs. We need to Lance to get on and give Preston & Lane a chance to go yard.
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Talk Zone / Re: Backe gone after two innings
« on: April 13, 2006, 07:03:14 pm »Quote:
It's not uncommon for an athlete to injure some other part of his body while trying to protect or compensate for an existing injury.
Yeah I hope this just doesn't linger for awhile. With Carlos having surgery it looks like Zeke might be up in no time. Hopefully Hirsh or Patton
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Talk Zone / Re: Buchholz
« on: April 13, 2006, 07:01:02 pm »
Buchholz looks fine. In the 5th when they scored their runs...they were on soft pop ups that just found seams. He pitched exactly how he wanted to.
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Talk Zone / Ed Rapuano...
« on: April 13, 2006, 06:54:33 pm »
He's the biggest dumbass in the league. He screwed Mo on 3 pitches in that AB. Absolute horse shit calls. At least Chris picked him up.
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Talk Zone / Re: Looks like the goofball who called KTRH was right about
« on: April 13, 2006, 12:57:10 pm »
Yeah I was thinking the same thing about that guy being correct. At least he's in SF now and is ready to play.
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Talk Zone / Re: Because of tonight's rainout...
« on: April 12, 2006, 10:29:59 pm »
yeah, good find!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros Offseason Baffles Everyone
« on: April 12, 2006, 08:25:49 pm »
It is a tough crowd around here. I've noticed that since day 1! But you have to earn respect in a community like this. I don't try to pick fights with any of the senior members of the forums because I have respect for them. But I'll hold my sports knowledge with anyone!
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Talk Zone / Re: NL Central news
« on: April 12, 2006, 08:19:30 pm »Quote:Quote:
Can anyone tell me why Junior's playing CF instead of first base at this stage in his career? Does he refuse to do it or have they just not considered it?
And while we're on the subject...
Can anyone tell me why the Reds haven't had a winning team since 1999? Do they refuse to do it or have they just not considered it?
It's their cheap ass front office that doesn't want to spend any money. But they finally made a good trade this off season in getting Bronson Arroyo. They were log jammed in the outfield and getting a quality pitcher was a valuable move to them. Bronson has already paid off with two good starts, and two homeruns- 2 more then Wily Mo has!
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Talk Zone / Re: So what happens if...
« on: April 12, 2006, 08:17:56 pm »
Yeah hell...hopefully the least we can do is get an extra game here at Minute Maid. But with that said I still would like to get this 3 game series in here.
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Talk Zone / Re: Neat Idea
« on: April 12, 2006, 06:25:22 pm »
Yeah I've discussed that w/ people before. It would be cool but it'll never happen. Drayton could sale a lot of hotdogs and the place would sell out. It'd be a hell of a promotion. But the place is pretty worn down.
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Talk Zone / Re: Giants preview is up
« on: April 11, 2006, 11:51:52 pm »Quote:Quote:Quote:Quote:
At least some do.
Few do.
BTW-tonight's game is postponed, to be made up as a day-night double header tomorrow.
Actually, I think it's scheduled to be made up on Thursday.
I thought tomorrow was Thursday when I posted that......
Yeah I was just correcting it so people weren't confused. No big deal!
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Talk Zone / Re: Giants preview is up
« on: April 11, 2006, 09:43:11 pm »Quote:Quote:
At least some do.
Few do.
BTW-tonight's game is postponed, to be made up as a day-night double header tomorrow.
Actually, I think it's scheduled to be made up on Thursday.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tonights game postponed
« on: April 11, 2006, 09:39:44 pm »
Yeah I was looking forward to it...They cancelled it early.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preston Wilson fan club
« on: April 11, 2006, 01:39:01 am »
Yeah, It was obvious that he just wanted to play for a winner. Hopefully we can lead him to his first playoff game!
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Talk Zone / Re: Carlos - torn labrum, rotator cuff
« on: April 11, 2006, 01:37:02 am »
He can't catch a break. At least we have Buck waiting in the wings!
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Talk Zone / Re: While We Were Sleeping
« on: April 10, 2006, 10:41:20 pm »
The cubs have joined us as owning Izzy as there bitch!
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Talk Zone / Re: Preston Wilson fan club
« on: April 10, 2006, 10:39:29 pm »
Hell yeah!!! I loved the Preston signing. I'm a huge fan of his and he's quickly becoming a favorite. He looks re-energizred to play for a winning team since he has yet to set foot in a playoff game!
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Talk Zone / Re: Official "Bruntlett Needs a Nickname" Thread
« on: April 10, 2006, 10:38:09 pm »
ATM- I like...Clutchlett isn't bad either!
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Talk Zone / Re: Aggressive Baserunning Backfiring
« on: April 10, 2006, 09:45:06 am »
I love it, we need to be aggressive on the basepaths. It's good for us to force the issue.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy, 25-30?
« on: April 09, 2006, 10:12:20 pm »
I don't know, we'll see what happens.
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Talk Zone / Re: Sacrilege
« on: April 09, 2006, 10:10:19 pm »
Lance had two fine plays over there today and has been above average so far this season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Wilson's bomb
« on: April 08, 2006, 11:25:20 pm »
Another opposite field homer tonight.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roy, 25-30?
« on: April 08, 2006, 11:24:45 pm »
yeah no shit...qualls looks pathetic so far this season.
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Talk Zone / Roy, 25-30?
« on: April 08, 2006, 07:59:10 pm »
I remember John Kruk going out on a limb Randy's first season in NY saying that he would win 30 games. Not exactly haha. I think Roy Oswalt, as long as he stays healthy, has a realistic chance to win 25-30 games this year. I know we'll have to score more then 1 run a game for him to do it but what would you say his chances are? I say he wins 25 this year!
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Talk Zone / Re: Taylor Bucholz
« on: April 08, 2006, 07:30:16 pm »
I loved it...right after Bergmann threw him some Chin Music the pitch before, Preston absolutely crushed that ball.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carlos has possible labrum tear...
« on: April 08, 2006, 07:04:04 pm »
Same news every year, at least Buchholz looked good in his first appearance & hopefully he will continue to have success once he begins to make starts.
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Talk Zone / Re: Everett asleep?
« on: April 08, 2006, 07:02:20 pm »
I always think Adam has his head in the game, he took a risk on the 3-0 pitch hoping to possibly get an extra base hit.
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Talk Zone / Re: It's nice to have a CF with range and speed
« on: April 08, 2006, 12:40:38 am »
Yeah, already in the first week of the season, Willy looks tons better in the field then he did last year!
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Talk Zone / Re: New "Lefty's" at MMPUS?
« on: April 07, 2006, 06:18:50 pm »
At that bar, they have plasma tvs that are bigger then the rest of the TVS throughout the stadium on the columns behind the bar.
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Talk Zone / Re: best chicago pizza
« on: April 07, 2006, 06:11:40 pm »
I lived Chicago for 2 years and Pizza Uno was pretty lame everytime I went to one. But Gino's east is the best!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Wagner Stikes Again...For The Nats!
« on: April 06, 2006, 02:15:48 am »
hahah!!! Mets Suck!!!
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Talk Zone / Wagner Stikes Again...For The Nats!
« on: April 06, 2006, 01:50:49 am »
Nothing like seeing Billy challenging people. He blew the Mets lead in the 9th and the Mets went on to eventually lose in extras to Washington!
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Talk Zone / Re: Everett Turns Barzilla into a Pretzel
« on: April 06, 2006, 01:47:47 am »
Yeah beautiful play by Everett...I don't know if you noticed but he also had the bat flying at him when it shattered!As far as Munson, he looked fine behind the plate---none of the Marlins' speedsters tried to run on him. He had a nice plate presence as well. He got his cuts!
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Talk Zone / Re: symmetry
« on: April 04, 2006, 01:52:44 am »
I'm pretty sure it'll be a World Series Victory!
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Talk Zone / Re: Favorable April Schedule...
« on: April 03, 2006, 11:45:50 pm »
19-20 wins in april would be very nice! =)
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN's Kurkjian praises Baggy
« on: April 03, 2006, 12:35:13 am »
Yeah his all around game was definitely one of the best ever and it's sad that it goes unoticed in many instances.
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Those rankings are atrocious. Come on now, besides the Astros being totally disregarded (but they have been in every pre-season ranking up to date) but the Pirates ranked 2nd from LAST! I think the Pirates will put together a nice campaign with Bay and adding Randa and Casey also, Duke will play a whole year and Perez is healthy and you can't forget there biggest FA acquistion of all- Brandon Duckworth!
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Talk Zone / Re: Anyone going to the game...
« on: April 02, 2006, 01:58:15 am »
I have a pair of season tickets in 100 row 3.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preston Wilson
« on: April 02, 2006, 01:57:29 am »
Yeah, I remember this when it happened.Preston's a hell of a guy.
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Talk Zone / Re: Marlins at Astros ? Just Throw Those Little Ones Back
« on: April 02, 2006, 01:43:42 am »
YEAH BABY!!! WERE BACKKKKKKKK!
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Talk Zone / Re: Kent HR?
« on: April 01, 2006, 01:18:24 pm »
Man those clips sends chills up my spine!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Some tabloid reporting on Randy Johnson
« on: March 28, 2006, 06:03:19 pm »
keep it in your pants randy
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Talk Zone / Re: Joey Gathright apparently looks like a telephone
« on: March 27, 2006, 11:46:07 pm »
I'll second that motion haha.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell Retirement Announcement????
« on: March 26, 2006, 04:35:34 pm »
Yeah he deserves to get in. His numbers resemble a hall of fame resume. The worst thing would be if somehow Frank Thomas got in and they ommitted Bags!
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Talk Zone / 5th Starter!
« on: March 25, 2006, 10:58:37 pm »
As it looks now its going to be Roy, Pettitte, Backe, and Wandy at 1-4 but with Zeke being sent down today who do you think is going to capture the 5th spot in the rotation? Or do you think we'll just go with a 4 man rotation for a couple weeks and call Zeke back up?
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell to start season on dl
« on: March 25, 2006, 10:41:18 pm »
I think that were better off this way. I appreciate everything Jeff has done for us but at this point in his career. Moving Lance to first and getting more ABs for Burke and Taveras will be better for the team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Minute Maid Park
« on: October 28, 2005, 04:47:42 am »
Man I wish we were flying back to Chicago tonight with a 3-2 disadvantage w/ Pettitte and RoyO taking the mound!
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Talk Zone / Re: Tell us about your experience at the game
« on: October 28, 2005, 04:46:44 am »
But their is a factor in getting pumped up and having the players adrenaline rushing. A player will perform better, in most cases, in front of a loud, riveting crowd. It's the world series, people need to get off their ass and if they don't then they don't need to bitch at people who do.
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Talk Zone / Re: Let's talk '06...will there be $$ to bring everyone back??
« on: October 27, 2005, 02:12:59 am »
Drayton won't sell shit! But as far as I'm concerned I like this team, I love this team- It was such a fun year but we need to add a damn bat. I think the Grocer needs to Pony Up and field a better hitting team.
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Talk Zone / Get Back To Chicago
« on: October 26, 2005, 09:30:49 am »
It just wasn't the same last night at the game, besides the fact that my feet and hands were cold as shit the crowd noise just wasn't there. It wasn't because we weren't being as loud it's because of the damn roof. I prefer the roof to be open for regular season games but for the playoffs open it up. And it damn well better be open tonight. With that said we have our work cut out for us...big time. I think we have to give Pettitte and Roy O a chance. Just GET BACK TO CHICAGO and will have a shot at this!
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Talk Zone / Re: "The Rotation"
« on: October 25, 2005, 01:23:54 am »
haha,yeah I guess "The Rocket" and "Nails" isn't sufficient!
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Talk Zone / Re: Am I dreaming...
« on: October 25, 2005, 12:42:22 am »
HELL YEAH!!! Leaped the scrubs in So Cal!
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Talk Zone / "The Rotation"
« on: October 25, 2005, 12:37:11 am »
How did you guys like the commercial at the beginning of game 2 advertising the wonderful "Rotation"...oh man me and my dad found that hilarious. So just how much better is "THE Rotation" compared to what the Astros throw out there? haha
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Talk Zone / Re: MLB to Make the Call on the Roof: Official
« on: October 25, 2005, 12:35:57 am »
Yeah all we can do is go out there and win the game regardless of the enviroment.
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Talk Zone / Re: Anybody know...
« on: October 25, 2005, 12:34:25 am »
Monday for Game 5 of the NLCS we got there at 4 for a 7:28 or so start and I went to sit in my Crawford box seats to find them packed by many people so it probably opened up rather early. Hell the Grocer will do anything to sell more hotdogs!
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Talk Zone / Re: my opinion only
« on: October 24, 2005, 06:26:52 pm »
I agree. Possibly his last start he will be stoked.
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Talk Zone / Re: Games 3-5?
« on: October 24, 2005, 01:38:57 am »
Yeah will see what develops either way I got my tickets and I'll be part of 42,000+ in rocking the juice box!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Games 3-5?
« on: October 24, 2005, 01:35:17 am »
We need Roy to go the distance or at least 8 with games Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Talk Zone / Games 3-5?
« on: October 24, 2005, 01:26:59 am »
Okay time to move on... How does stack up for games 3-5? We have Roy O going game 3 which I feel very confident about...He is an absolute no bullshit kind of guy and I can't think of anyone I'd rather have pitching Tuesday. Then Backe on Wednesday and then what's the game plan for Thursday? Will it be Clemens? That's what I'm worried about. I just don't know what will be able to get out of a possible Wandy start. His control is really nerveracking. I know he didn't let any of the walks hurt him but he had 5 of them in game 1! Thoughts...
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Talk Zone / Re: What's better or worse?
« on: October 24, 2005, 01:24:27 am »
I know for a fact Oswalt will sack up. He is a BIG TIME PITCHER. But will need Backe and then... Clemens?
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Talk Zone / Re: Roof OPEN For Game Three???
« on: October 24, 2005, 01:06:25 am »
Hurricane David you don't have to be such a asshole but they never open the roof and with it being low 60's tonight and windy on top of that the Astros don't make the choice on if the roof is open or not it's MLB for the World Series. & MLB wants a perfect enviroment.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roof OPEN For Game Three???
« on: October 24, 2005, 12:56:01 am »
There's not a snowballs chance in hell that the roof will be open.
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Talk Zone / Re: Is it just me or are there tons of clarks
« on: October 22, 2005, 01:06:12 pm »
Yeah, but I'm a die hard Astros fan from when they were 15-30 to now. I visit this site ALLLLLLLLL the time. Whenever I come home from Astros game I always come here because I feel you guys are the only ones who truly feel my pain! I appreciate all your posts and maybe I'll begin to post more but with that being said, GO ASTROS!
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Talk Zone / Re: Bitter taste in my mouth....
« on: October 13, 2005, 12:04:53 am »
NO KIDDING...That was ridiculous. Ausmus and Lane were getting screwed as well as everyone else. But at least it's very obvious that Izzy is our bitch!
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