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Talk Zone / Re: Tipping pitches
« on: October 12, 2019, 12:18:29 am »
Jomboy needs to do pbp for a live broadcast.
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Talk Zone / Re: Does census trend = RIP OWA?
« on: July 17, 2019, 03:07:37 pm »
Been here since Kevin and Scott ran things.
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Talk Zone / Re: Good Ole JR (not Richards)
« on: March 24, 2019, 06:52:07 pm »
Am I the only one who thought this was an update on Mr. Towles?
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Talk Zone / Re: Arbitrations
« on: February 05, 2019, 07:10:49 pm »
They both have apparently been signed. I haven't seen that talked about. I could be wrong.
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Talk Zone / Arbitrations
« on: February 05, 2019, 05:29:18 pm »
This is my source for most of my Astros news. Why no discussion here on the recent developments with Devenski and Correa on their contracts?
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Talk Zone / Re: Frito Pie
« on: October 05, 2018, 11:15:35 pm »
Really, truly good chili has no recipe, but relies on what feels good when you do it.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ALDS Game 2 - Astros vs. Red Sox
« on: October 06, 2017, 02:26:22 pm »
This is such an incredible team to watch, very few weak spots. It's hard to believe.
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Talk Zone / Re: NL Wild card game
« on: October 04, 2017, 10:53:12 pm »
No starting pithing by any of the four teams.
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Talk Zone / Re: AL Wild Card Game
« on: October 03, 2017, 09:36:29 pm »
Granite makes penetration through a tight hole.
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Talk Zone / Re: AL Wild Card Game
« on: October 03, 2017, 07:23:37 pm »
Yankees have the bullpen with one out in the ninth.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race for the Race for the Lid
« on: September 27, 2017, 09:27:32 pm »
I am rooting for blownranger.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: ChiSox @ Astros...September 20, 2017
« on: September 20, 2017, 09:27:21 pm »
Peacock was sharp tonight. He wants to be on that postseason roster..
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Talk Zone / Re: George Springer article in SI
« on: August 05, 2017, 01:54:54 pm »
I like Springer, but it will take a lot to beat Biggio or Bagwell as the best Astros ever.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News 2016-2017
« on: July 02, 2017, 11:15:12 pm »
Fernando Abad gets his first save of the season in a 15-1 Red Sox win over Toronto.
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Talk Zone / Re: RIP Anthony Young.
« on: July 02, 2017, 01:24:17 am »
I lost my wife of 17 years to ALS in 2012. At least there is a possibility, if remote, of a of getting rid of cancer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Series Preview: Astros @ A's
« on: April 17, 2017, 01:59:02 pm »
I am in Arkansas and I get all of the games.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rule Changes
« on: February 26, 2017, 09:52:23 pm »
Thank you, Jim. You either love baseball or you don't. The pace of the game is all part of it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rule Changes
« on: February 25, 2017, 01:30:17 pm »
If you think baseball games are too long, watch basketball or football. The lack of timing is the magic of baseball and separates from other sports.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Bush (bean) League
« on: January 19, 2017, 10:35:42 pm »
It might make for foul smelling dugouts.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News
« on: October 11, 2016, 09:36:03 pm »
What's up with Hunter Pence and the cracked out, homeless dude look?
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Talk Zone / Re: Rangers eliminated...
« on: October 10, 2016, 03:01:46 pm »
I hate the Rangers so much that I wanted a damned foreign team to beat them.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers September 2, 2016
« on: September 02, 2016, 07:58:04 pm »
Has Beltran's head gotten larger?
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Talk Zone / Re: Prince Fielder retiring
« on: August 10, 2016, 08:51:10 pm »
I had a girlfriend like that once.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Cal League Contraction
« on: August 04, 2016, 04:13:33 pm »
Because what happens in Lancaster, stays in "Las Lancaster".
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 07:34:55 pm »
Verlander is dealing tonight, but so is that pitcher from the other team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Scott Baio
« on: July 22, 2016, 02:57:06 pm »
Barzilla was Mark McGuire to HD's Barry Bonds!
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Talk Zone / Re: 7/19 GZ
« on: July 20, 2016, 02:25:33 pm »
The obvious solution is to teach Bagwell to throw with his left arm and get him to play CF.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Tri-City ValleyCats 2016
« on: July 05, 2016, 06:20:16 pm »
What is The story on this. He hasn't been in the organization long, but has excelled at every level and moved up Quickly. Thanks in advance.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Hector Perez
« on: July 04, 2016, 08:32:21 am »
What is The story on this. He hasn't been in the organization long, but has excelled at every level and moved up Quickly. Thanks in advance.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News
« on: June 21, 2016, 12:41:49 pm »
Where are Nix and Marshall?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News
« on: June 21, 2016, 02:19:00 am »
Brady Aiken was successful in his debut, albeit at a very low level. He walked his first batter who was later picked off by Mr. Aiken. He struck out the side in the second. Line- 2IP, 0H, 1BB, 3SO.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News
« on: June 17, 2016, 10:44:51 pm »
Though not technically an ex-bus rider, whatever happened to Brady Aiken?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Birds @ Astros May 26, 2016
« on: May 26, 2016, 08:57:19 pm »
I think Springer likes the lead off spot.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News
« on: May 24, 2016, 09:11:33 pm »
Sorry, he broke Vogelsong's face with a fastball.
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1. Send White down. Call up Singleton. Put him in the lineup every day. If he can't cut it this year, release him and stop wasting the 40-man spot.
2. As soon as Super-2 passes, call up AJ Reed. No platooning. Almost every day, he's the DH or 1b.
3. "Carlos Gomez has been designated for assignment."
4. Fiers to the pen. Feliz takes his slot.
5. Marisnick back to the bench. Kemp-Rasmus-Springer becomes your regular outfield.
6. Moran is your regular 3b.
7. Do not wait for the deadline. If someone is willing to make a good deal now for Rasmus, Castro, Gregerson, Neshek, Feldman... hell, even McHugh or Fiers, then take it.
8. Keep Hinch. There is no sign that this team's problems are managerial in nature.
There are not a lot of positives in Fresno right now, Singleton and Tucker are big disappointments.
2. As soon as Super-2 passes, call up AJ Reed. No platooning. Almost every day, he's the DH or 1b.
3. "Carlos Gomez has been designated for assignment."
4. Fiers to the pen. Feliz takes his slot.
5. Marisnick back to the bench. Kemp-Rasmus-Springer becomes your regular outfield.
6. Moran is your regular 3b.
7. Do not wait for the deadline. If someone is willing to make a good deal now for Rasmus, Castro, Gregerson, Neshek, Feldman... hell, even McHugh or Fiers, then take it.
8. Keep Hinch. There is no sign that this team's problems are managerial in nature.
There are not a lot of positives in Fresno right now, Singleton and Tucker are big disappointments.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros at White Sox, 5/18/2016
« on: May 18, 2016, 10:04:00 pm »
Do I smell burning toast?
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Talk Zone / Re: Getting caught up with the transactions
« on: May 18, 2016, 08:34:30 pm »which beach?
The sun of a beach.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 18, 2016, 08:31:32 pm »
That was my angle. Best case scenario is a couple weeks worth of ABs against AAA pitchers helps him regain his confidence and he can come back and contribute. If he goes down to AAA and hits 210 with no power, I dont think there is any other choice but to cut him loose.
Are we talking about Singleton?
Are we talking about Singleton?
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Talk Zone / Re: No Matter
« on: May 11, 2016, 02:06:08 pm »
Don't go away, your wisdom is appreciated.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 11, 2016, 10:24:24 am »
Castro's defense wins him a spot, IMHO.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 09:23:31 pm »
Because he's a fucking douchebag, unworthy of an Astro's uniform.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 09:16:31 pm »
Is this Neshek pitching for the Maggots?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Quad Cities River Bandits 2016
« on: May 05, 2016, 10:51:09 pm »
How do you outhit the opponent 10-1 and still lose in a shut-out? Hopefully, not a foreshadowing of the Astro's future.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: BoSox @ Astros April 24, 2016
« on: April 25, 2016, 12:09:36 am »
What's the next choice at catcher?
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Talk Zone / Re: Is there an anitdote?
« on: April 21, 2016, 09:29:37 pm »
Who goes if Moran gets called up? Who goes when McCullers comes back?
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Talk Zone / Re: Didn't see this one coming
« on: April 05, 2016, 12:32:41 pm »
I went to the opera once to impress a woman (my late wife) and enjoyed it immensely.
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Talk Zone / Who's on first?
« on: March 31, 2016, 11:46:29 pm »
How does Duffy make it over White or even Singleton?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: March 25, 2016, 03:38:11 pm »
I never voted for Obama. I was afraid of what America would become under his presidency. However, I have been impressed with what he has actually done. I enjoy having a reduced role as "world police". I now strongly believe that the military spending should be reduced. The "Obamacare" bill has not bankrupted the country. While the rest of the world has been beset with terroristic attacks, we have been, more or less, been kept safe. The economy has slowly improved. Gasoline prices have lowered significantly. Gay marriage is being accepted. I appreciate the Obama presidency even though I consider myself conservative/libertarian. I do concede that race relations have gotten worse.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 01:58:24 pm »
Keuchel is amazing.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 01:11:39 pm »
Fisher with a two run triple 6-0 Astros.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 01:05:13 pm »
White and Reed with back to back doubles to lead off the third.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 01:01:28 pm »
Cespedes> That doesn't go as an error?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 12:49:46 pm »
All runners advanced, second and third with 2 outs for Correa.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 12:48:39 pm »
Marwyn sac fly. 3-0
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 12:47:25 pm »
Springer walks. 2-0 good guys.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 12:43:50 pm »
Bases loaded for Springer with one out.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mets 3/24
« on: March 24, 2016, 12:36:57 pm »
WTF? What was that by the CF?
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Talk Zone / Re: First base
« on: March 24, 2016, 12:30:26 pm »
You still see an upside to Singleton? I'm not being critical, just wanting your insight.
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Talk Zone / Re: First base
« on: March 22, 2016, 06:07:12 pm »
Does Valbuena seem redundant in many ways, trade potential?
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Talk Zone / First base
« on: March 22, 2016, 12:48:44 pm »
Who do we project to start the season at first? Singleton has certainly not had a good spring.
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Talk Zone / Back-up catcher
« on: March 17, 2016, 03:00:59 pm »
Any thoughts on who will be the back-up catcher when the season opens? Heinneman looked good today. Gonzalez was so-so yesterday. I don't see a need to trade for a new catcher when you have some depth in this area in the minors, especially when it is just a temporary situation.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News
« on: March 16, 2016, 10:50:40 pm »
This may be the stupidest argument ever conducted on this usually very intelligent site. Please stop.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros 3/15
« on: March 15, 2016, 01:43:37 pm »
I thought Bregman was sent down already.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros 3/15
« on: March 15, 2016, 01:25:09 pm »
White takes another on 4 pitches. Bases loaded.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros 3/15
« on: March 15, 2016, 01:22:49 pm »
Duffy takes a walk.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros 3/15
« on: March 15, 2016, 01:21:38 pm »
Nice job by McHugh and Sipp to get out of the fourth with bases loaded and nobody out.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Nats @ Astros 3/15
« on: March 15, 2016, 01:20:15 pm »
Marwin is earning his place.
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Talk Zone / Re: We don' t need no stinkin nets
« on: March 07, 2016, 02:52:34 pm »
I was at a AA game and the last out was a left handed batter. He lost the bat and it landed inches from me. I was happy to have the bat ,but it was definitely scary.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: March 06, 2016, 11:40:58 pm »
And many Republicans I know voted in the Democratic primary to vote against the should-be criminal.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yes, the site was down
« on: February 25, 2016, 02:45:00 pm »
Withdrawals were tough.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 09:51:39 pm »
Who are we kidding, it's likely 'players' and the entire roster is listed on the back.
No, she is with Bagwell.
No, she is with Bagwell.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers August 3, 2015
« on: August 03, 2015, 08:41:41 pm »
Could McCullers be hurt?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 2, 2015
« on: August 02, 2015, 03:05:38 pm »
Someone had to go. He had options and they felt they needed to limit his innings
Why not Fresno?
Why not Fresno?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ Astros August 2, 2015
« on: August 02, 2015, 02:57:03 pm »
VV to Corpus Christie? Why?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rant
« on: July 31, 2015, 09:48:09 pm »
The bottom line is that most of the skilled positions are filled with young players who are committed to the Astros for a long period of time. They are also good at what they do. Thus, the higher level prospects in the organization are "blocked" from future advancement. They are, therefore, better used as trade bait. The 2015 draft has left the lower levels of the organization well stocked. I trust current management to continue to build this way. I expect that a "waiver" trade is in the future and a competitive team will continue as long as the current management/ownership team is in place.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade rumors
« on: July 31, 2015, 10:04:19 am »
Question: Would the Astros trade Bregman to the Padres?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade rumors
« on: July 28, 2015, 03:13:13 pm »
If they need bullpen help, it would help to add a strong left-hander.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 19, 2015
« on: July 19, 2015, 03:18:20 pm »
Keuchel is a competitor. Came out today and let his stuff do the talking.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Quad Cities
« on: July 13, 2015, 10:42:44 am »
Justin Ferrell carried a no-hitter into the seventh, then lost it.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Quad Cities
« on: July 12, 2015, 07:09:12 pm »
Don't talk about what is going on in Quad Cities right now.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno 2015
« on: July 06, 2015, 11:19:15 pm »
Tyler White, how much real potential is there? Seems to hit well at every level.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2015 Draftees and Status
« on: June 24, 2015, 04:43:31 pm »
I am really in awe of this management team. They appear to have a definite plan and are executing it with extreme efficiency.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jakes investigated by FBI for hacking Astros!
« on: June 17, 2015, 10:18:24 am »
Rajah would miss the target then explain that he was injured prior to the throw.
At least he didn't blame it on a bleeding foot.
At least he didn't blame it on a bleeding foot.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jakes investigated by FBI for hacking Astros!
« on: June 17, 2015, 09:33:29 am »
ETA: Nolan would work, also.
Isn't Roger Clemens on the staff in some way as well?
Isn't Roger Clemens on the staff in some way as well?
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Talk Zone / Re: Correa
« on: June 08, 2015, 02:39:39 pm »Villar looks like more of a prankster. And probably a better dancer.Did anyone see Marwin dancing around the first base bag during the Toronto rally yesterday? He has some dance moves too.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Orioles May 26, 2015
« on: May 26, 2015, 07:01:07 pm »
No, because he had the catch then pulled back. It was not over his head.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Orioles May 26, 2015
« on: May 26, 2015, 06:55:41 pm »
That error looked more like Carter's.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno 2015
« on: May 22, 2015, 03:41:58 pm »
Villar's defense is unacceptable. Marwin is a much better utility choice and he has enough stick to play that role. Speed on the bases is really the only thing he loses.
Villar is Ozzie Smith compared to Marcus Simien.
Villar is Ozzie Smith compared to Marcus Simien.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:14:19 pm »
Future gold glove winner Simien grounds out to third. Game over, 6-1 good guys.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:12:02 pm »
Burns grounds into FC to third 2 outs
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:09:19 pm »
Sogard strikes out looking.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:07:10 pm »
Harris vs. Fuld. Walk
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:02:29 pm »
Altuve grounds out to short to end it. 6-1 Astros
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:00:57 pm »
Marisnick infield single bases loaded
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 04:00:13 pm »
Gonzalez singles up the middle. First and second with 2 out.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:59:09 pm »
Castro strikes out, 2 down.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:58:04 pm »
Harris warming up.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:55:51 pm »
Pitching change
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:55:18 pm »
In between, Villar pinch runs for Gattis.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:54:12 pm »
Carter Hits 2 run single to center. 6-1 Astros.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:52:32 pm »
Rasmus sac fly to center. All runners advance. 4-1 Houston.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:49:18 pm »
Gattis walks bases loaded nobody out. Rasmus up.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:45:35 pm »
Springer doubles on a broken bat blooper to right. Second and third no outs
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:43:05 pm »
Bottom of the eighth, valbuena singles to right center.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:41:26 pm »
Sipp is a hell of a pitcher against lefties and righties. I like him.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:39:48 pm »
Canha strikes out. 3-1 Astros after 8 1/2.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:35:55 pm »
Sipp strikes out Vogt. Two outs
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:35:02 pm »
Runner on second, 3-1 Astros, one out. Sipp pitching, replaced Neshek.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:32:41 pm »
Just short of the wall
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:31:59 pm »
It bounced out of his glove.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:18:00 pm »
Just out of curiosity, the Astros haven't had a Cy Young winner, have they?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:16:23 pm »
Keuchel probably done at 103 pitches, 6 hits, one unearned run.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:14:44 pm »
Reddick strikes out
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:12:07 pm »
Simien grounds to third, runner to third, two outs.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:10:42 pm »
Burns grounds out to altuve. Runner at second, one out.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:09:01 pm »
Lead off single by Sogard
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:07:01 pm »
Carter really legged out that walk.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:06:20 pm »
Castro grounds out to second. 3-1 Astros after 6
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:03:40 pm »
Carter walks.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:02:32 pm »
Wild pitch, Rasmus to third
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 03:00:53 pm »
Rasmus lines to the corner, ground rule double.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:59:25 pm »
Gattis hits it out to left! 3-1 Astros
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:56:58 pm »
Springer singles to right.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:55:07 pm »
Valbuena strikes out.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:54:23 pm »
Altuve pops out on first pitch
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:50:56 pm »
Canha hits off carter's glove. Error on Carter, butler scores.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:48:59 pm »
Phegley flies out to center. Runners stay put.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:47:45 pm »
Lawrie singles over first base. First and second with one out.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:46:21 pm »
Butler singles past first base
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:45:30 pm »
Reddick takes first pitch to deep center. Marisnick there. One out.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:42:30 pm »
Marisnick strikes out. 1-0 good guys
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:39:33 pm »
Gonzalez flies out
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:37:40 pm »
Castro strikes out on7 pitches. 2 fewer than were thrown in the bottom of the fourt.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros - Day Game Style! 5/20
« on: May 20, 2015, 02:08:43 pm »
Marisnick caught stealing at third
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros May 18, 2015
« on: May 18, 2015, 10:20:58 pm »
It would be nice to see Buchanan get a win here.
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Talk Zone / Re: The 2 Hole
« on: April 27, 2015, 10:59:44 am »
But man, he is an amazing right fielder!
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Talk Zone / Re: SF Bay Area Astros Fans?
« on: April 26, 2015, 03:45:49 pm »
Victory cigar and scotch at the Occidental Club in SF. Good day.
Hope it was single malt!!
Hope it was single malt!!
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Talk Zone / Re: New, Nice and Clean OWA Webpages
« on: April 08, 2015, 08:08:13 pm »
No love for Richard? B+b , Richard, and Scott.
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Talk Zone / Re: 5 myths
« on: April 06, 2015, 08:56:25 am »
It is probably no coincidence that most of the latest "performance enhancing drug " suspensions have been pitchers.
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Talk Zone / Re: Monday game on TV
« on: March 22, 2015, 09:24:09 pm »
Got the game today on Root. The announcers were clumsy. It was fun to see the team do well. Carter was in a zone. The pitching looked good. Almost everyone played. It is great to see the Astros on the tube again.
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Talk Zone / Re: Quiet, too quiet
« on: March 11, 2015, 05:17:56 pm »
In the end, tigers/Indians, makes no difference. They are all Yankees!
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Talk Zone / Re: Franchise Bests/Worsts
« on: February 10, 2015, 06:42:24 am »
I remember that game. It was very ugly. There are some good memories there. Hopefully the team will make some more this season. Didn"t Bob Knepper have a similar outing?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Another Case of Legal Advice Needed...
« on: January 01, 2015, 08:59:08 pm »
I had a similar situation several years ago. The truck was in the left turn lane (the road went left or right) and I was going right. The truck moved into the right turn lane and hit my truck. The police officer explained that I it was a matter of he said/he said. The truck driver apologized and said his CDL would have been at risk and there was only relatively minor damage to my vehicle and none to his truck. Maybe there is a bias toward truck drivers. I don't know
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Talk Zone / Re: did i miss something about okc
« on: August 24, 2014, 07:16:58 pm »
I have heard that maybe the city was moving to New York due to the quality of their salsa.
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Talk Zone / Re: one word
« on: August 18, 2014, 07:09:05 am »
But nihilists kicked Lebowski's ass.
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Talk Zone / Re: one word
« on: August 16, 2014, 03:20:43 pm »
nihilist, it's got to be nihilist.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals May 26, 2014
« on: May 26, 2014, 08:52:52 pm »
Feldman looks winded.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals May 26, 2014
« on: May 26, 2014, 08:20:55 pm »
Almost as bad, the Astros don't have an English radio feed.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals May 26, 2014
« on: May 26, 2014, 08:08:24 pm »
The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades.
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Talk Zone / Re: Harrell
« on: April 06, 2014, 04:39:50 pm »
Peacock would probably replace him, but at OKC you've also got David Martinez who's already on the 40-man, and Asher W once he's healthy.
Martinez stated his case today.
Martinez stated his case today.
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Talk Zone / Re: Just one thing to watch over the next few weeks:
« on: September 10, 2013, 11:51:52 am »
I prefer to watch the the bus ride forum. Thank you, though, smoother roads ahead.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros @ Rangers Series Preview
« on: August 20, 2013, 10:19:51 am »
If you have never been on the Buffalo River, it is definitely worth seeing. An amazing place, we try to go there every other year or so. If you don't canoe, hiking is also outstanding.
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Talk Zone / Re: Pooholes Done for the Year
« on: August 20, 2013, 09:34:42 am »
Life without PED's? Poor Hamilton, too.....
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2013 Draftees and Status
« on: June 13, 2013, 05:32:26 pm »
With all of the excitement over this year's draft, it would be very nice to see an update on last year's class, where they are/how they are doing. The contribitutors to this forum have my greatest respect. I truly appreciate your diligent work.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Bad things at the Boston Marathon?!
« on: April 18, 2013, 09:48:12 pm »
Douchebagga Bin Ladens!
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Early 2013 Draft Thread
« on: April 15, 2013, 07:26:39 am »
Ryan Stanek looked good this weekend vs. number 1 LSU. 6 2/3 shutout innings with 4 hits, 3 walks and 5 strike-outs.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:35:09 pm »
In the defense of Wallace, he struck out facing 3 different pitchers. Prbably just never got comfortable.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:33:29 pm »
That did not happen....
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:29:34 pm »
Really, though, sad to see.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:27:48 pm »
Maybe his last game as a major leaguer?
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:26:41 pm »
THAT!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:25:26 pm »
But for the exitement of another Wallace at bat... I'm in.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:23:16 pm »
And... how many more times can Bedard face this order successfully?
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:22:10 pm »
But...how many more runs can these guys possibly score?
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 10:09:17 pm »
No way this is Houston 2013
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 09:51:33 pm »
Hope they don't use all opf their bullets up like they did in the first game.
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 09:49:31 pm »
Anybody know when the last time the Astors chased a starting pitcher in the first inning?
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 09:34:23 pm »
Pessimists view: But two of the 3 outs have been strike outs!
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Game Zone 2013 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners April 9, 2013
« on: April 09, 2013, 09:25:20 pm »
Wallace??? How long do they stick with him?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi - 2013
« on: April 07, 2013, 07:49:24 pm »
Stoffel gets the save. Umm, what does he have to do to get promoted?
Might be hard to break into the bullpen this year.
Might be hard to break into the bullpen this year.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Beer Thread
« on: March 10, 2013, 06:43:47 pm »
I have a cold Velvet Rooster. Anyone ever tried that one?
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Talk Zone / Re: Morgan Ensberg and Adam Everett return!
« on: January 08, 2013, 04:37:27 pm »http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2013/01/07/roger-clemens-on-verge-of-taking-active-role-with-houston-astros/
Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens is on the verge of taking an active role with the Astros.
Clemens, 50, is scheduled to meet Monday with general manager Jeff Luhnow. The Astros plan to open their 2013 schedule to Clemens, allowing him to participate as much as he wants during spring training and the regular season. Owner Jim Crane and pitching coach Doug Brocail are onboard with the move, which would see Clemens take a role he’s often hinted at since retiring in 2007.
Maybe he will be the new Strength and Conditioning Coach.
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Beer and Queso / Re: College Football: What have you done for me lately?
« on: December 04, 2012, 02:21:18 pm »http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/8709694/bret-bielema-head-coach-wisconsin-badgers-accepts-position-coach-arkansas-razorbacks-source
Wisconsin coach, Bret Bielema to Arkansas. Could do worse, could be Gundy or Nutt again.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Sickels on Springer
« on: September 25, 2012, 08:20:40 am »
It came up for me. He primarily noted how Springer has difficulty with the off-speed pitches. He does, however, have the tools to be a procuctive major league player. He doesn't expect Springer to ever be a high batting average guy.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2012 Draftees and Status
« on: June 24, 2012, 04:33:26 pm »
It's on Astro's website-
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120624&content_id=33839660¬ebook_id=33839664&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou
look to the bottom of the page.
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120624&content_id=33839660¬ebook_id=33839664&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou
look to the bottom of the page.
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Talk Zone / Re: KEUCHEL!
« on: June 23, 2012, 09:17:54 pm »
Maybe not tomorrow, the Indians look totally lost vs. lefthanders.
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Talk Zone / Re: positive things to take away from the season
« on: September 29, 2011, 09:05:20 pm »
The best thing about this season: The annual Void debate about he fourth outfielder and the fifth starter will be less heated this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Weekday Day Game Radio
« on: April 08, 2011, 09:32:41 am »
Watched Cincinnatti feed of Thursday's game. Sean Casey couldn't sell me on skyline "chili". The sight of it being prepared pretty well ruined me on any craving for snacks I may have had.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Copa Mundial 2010
« on: June 18, 2010, 08:36:50 am »
It was on his second yellow. Referee was pulling yellow cards when he probably should have been calling fouls. However, he had done so several times prior to that foul and had called it both ways prior to that foul. Was he quick on the draw? Probably. Was it unfair to the German side? No, definitely not. Both teams should have realized by then that the referee was quick with the yellow card and adjusted their play accordingly. I knew when he committed the foul that a card would come out just by observing how he was calling the game.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Hook Em! Game Thread
« on: January 08, 2010, 08:48:46 am »
Texas blew it in the first 5 minutes of the game when they got a turnover and a brain fart of a fake punt to get possession deep in Alabama territory twice and only managed 6 points. They had the chance to really take control of the game early and couldn't do it. Alabama had to feel good after that.
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Beer and Queso / CWS- Astros draft pick
« on: June 18, 2009, 07:44:52 am »
Did anyone see the elimination game between ARkansas and Virginia? Astros' draft pick Dallas Kuechel pitched four innings of relief to get the win. Ninth inning- bases loaded, one out- gets a double play. Tenth inning- second and third- one out- two strike outs. In the twelfth- lead off double- sacrifice to get runner to third- retires the side without allowing a run to get the victory. Great job pitching out of jams and working around terrible fielding.
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Talk Zone / Re: What is different with Roy?
« on: September 03, 2008, 07:34:06 pm »
No, one day, out of desperation, he called his old friend Tim Redding to ask for advice...
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Talk Zone / Re: "The most overrated position in sports"
« on: August 06, 2008, 07:22:47 pm »
How often do you see the set-up man have to go through 3, 4 and 5, while the closer gets to pitch to 6, 7 and 8, and the closer gets the credit?
I remember this happening a lot when Dotel was setting up Wagner.
I remember this happening a lot when Dotel was setting up Wagner.
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Talk Zone / Re: Instant replay savior or sinner
« on: May 29, 2008, 08:14:14 pm »
It seems to me that the more you limit its use, the less use it is. The more it interferes with the real action of the game, the more detrimental to the game it is. In football, you can rule an apparent touchdown not a touchdown and you can continue the game from where they left off. In a baseball game, you rule an apparent homerun not a homerun and you can't go back. You take "the game" out of the game. If Michael Bourne hits one off the top of the wall, just below the yellow line, he is likely to run it into a triple, not a double. The runners on base are also likely to have scored from first unless the ball was perfectly played. Once a call is blown in baseball, it is blown. It might make a difference if the call went the other way, but it is an injustice to the offensive team if it is ruled to be not a home-run. In short, I don't feel like instant replay will be as effective in baseball as it is in football. If it is used only to determine homerun or foul it will be used so seldom as to be virtually useless.
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Talk Zone / Re: Instant replay savior or sinner
« on: May 29, 2008, 06:30:34 pm »
If it is used to decide home-run balls, what do they do if a ball was ruled a home run by the umpire then over-ruled on replay? How many bases does the runner take? What about the runnners that may have been on base? How far do they advance? It would still seem to take too much of "the game" out of the game. I could see it used for safe or out calls more so than home-runs. Actually, I would prfer not to have it at all.
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Talk Zone / Re: Caption contest
« on: April 25, 2008, 11:03:37 am »
You can be my wingman any day!
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Talk Zone / Re: What they gave up, what they got
« on: March 20, 2008, 07:18:24 pm »
I think he's talking about Cody Ransom.
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Talk Zone / Re: You decide... it is your fansite!
« on: January 08, 2008, 06:20:18 am »
How about: Houston Astros 2008- Frankenteam
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Talk Zone / The timing
« on: August 28, 2007, 06:33:57 am »
The team goes on a West Coast trip where they have, in recent years, really struggled. While there they win two games in LA and played well in the others. They won two out of three in San Diego. These were two good teams on the road. Maybe a run to respectability was in order, especially with a homestand starting off with Washington and Pittsburgh. Then they get throttled by Washington in three of four and Pittsburgh's vaunted rotation completely shuts down the offense. I too had to turn off the tube and walk away disheartened. So, in that sense, I certainly understand the timing, at least with Garner. I'm still not sure firing Purpura was a good idea. If that were inevitable, it could have happened in a low profile way after the season ended.
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Talk Zone / Barthmeier...
« on: August 07, 2007, 04:45:34 pm »
is he legitimate propect anymore? I know he's having a rough year at CC this season. What are his chances?
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Talk Zone / Re: Buccos outscore Astros 8-6 in the series
« on: July 22, 2007, 05:56:51 pm »
I think it was Arnold Palmer who once said that the only club he'd play with in a thunderstorm was a one iron because even God can't hit a one iron.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ronald Ramirez
« on: June 30, 2007, 10:22:08 pm »
Wasn't he that "night stalker" guy in California. He was convicted and sent to prison, I think. Or did he get the death penalty. Anyway, that's a subject for another site.
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Talk Zone / Trade bait
« on: June 07, 2007, 09:53:47 am »
What are some of the reasons Lidge's name is continually being mentioned in trade rumors over Wheeler? Why is Lidge better trade material? I, possessing what little info I have, would rather look to trade Wheeler, especially in light of his moderate success recently as a closer. This should have increased his relative trade value, To me, Lidge offers a higher upside, long term as the Astros' closer, in spite of his struggles last season and early this season. Which would those of you with more knowledge of the team and the game prefer to see kept?
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Talk Zone / Re: 2004 Draft Mid Term Progress Report
« on: May 24, 2007, 08:14:06 am »
Awesome! This is the kind of information you can't get anywhere else. Thanks. Any plans to cover other drafts? Say, 2003 or 2005. Just wondering.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lance really needs to turn it around
« on: May 22, 2007, 11:11:40 am »
Why should Everett and Williams be questioning and players, which players should they be questioning, and what questions should they be asking?
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Talk Zone / Re: bud dog declares steriods non issue profit the goal of mlb
« on: May 18, 2007, 08:44:51 am »
He may not be able to address the steroid issue, but he has continually avoided the abuse of teriouds at the major league level. That he can talk about
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Talk Zone / Re: Introducing the new "touch" line by.....Alyssa Milano
« on: May 13, 2007, 08:06:32 pm »
Here's my vote for Alyssa Milano as this year's Baio!
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Talk Zone / Lidge: first and third, no outs in the eigth...
« on: May 12, 2007, 09:37:01 pm »
from that point on- vintage Brad Lidge. That was as good as I've seen him a long while. The batters didn't have a clue what pitch was coming or where it would end up. Awesome job... even better if Ausmus was catching.
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Talk Zone / Re: Best Instrumentals in R 'n' R History (Friday non-bb, non-beer thread)
« on: April 13, 2007, 01:34:38 pm »
If you like guitar, try The Clap by Yes. On a different vein. Tank by Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. They had several "interesting" instrumentals.
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Talk Zone / Re: Everett and Lane signed...
« on: January 27, 2007, 11:30:56 am »
I wish my job came with a 100% pay raise for the same kind of piss poor performance that Jason Lane turned in in 2006.
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Talk Zone / Re: A contract that makes $55M to Meche look rational:
« on: January 12, 2007, 09:44:19 am »
Men's soccer in the U.S. is not going to catch on like it has internationally because of Title IX. Men's college soccer are programs are being cut and womens' programs added to equalize the number of athletic scholarships. Young soccer players or their parents realize this and boys quit playing at a fairly early age. This is fine with me. however, because I have three young daughters who are all very good soccer players. Boys generally drop out of soccer at around the age that they begin to commit seriously to football, baseball, or basketball. Thus, the USA women win World Cups and the men seldom win a game in top international competition.
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Talk Zone / Re: BCS Championship Game
« on: January 09, 2007, 12:28:03 pm »
ETA: This post-season would have so much better with a top 8 playoff format.
Imagine the farce that would have been if the East coast media people had gotten their way and we had a Michigan- Ohio State rematch for the national championship. And, Troy Smith should have handed back his Heisman after the game.
Imagine the farce that would have been if the East coast media people had gotten their way and we had a Michigan- Ohio State rematch for the national championship. And, Troy Smith should have handed back his Heisman after the game.
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Talk Zone / Re: BCS Championship Game
« on: January 09, 2007, 10:17:37 am »
What the Big 10 needs desperately is a championship game like the SEC and Big 12. PLaying and winning that extra game gives that team a surge of confidence.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jennings for Lidge/Ensberg
« on: December 11, 2006, 09:36:46 am »
But, when did they move Baylor to Houston?
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Talk Zone / Garner's an idiot
« on: September 22, 2006, 08:53:10 am »
Why would Garner pinch-hit Orlando Palmeiro in that situation? What was he thinking? Why is Palmeiro even taking up a roster spot with the likes of Hunter Pence and Josh Anderson waiting in the wings? Oh wait.... That was a different game. Never mind.
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Talk Zone / Re: Carlos Lee?
« on: September 18, 2006, 07:32:16 pm »
The real thing that you might look for is from a pitching perspective, does the pitcher panic and turn to mush just because they have someone in scoring position, thus making everyone bat better against them cause they become more errattic.
You mean like Bradge Lidge?
You mean like Bradge Lidge?
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com Hometown Bum
« on: September 14, 2006, 11:55:56 am »
I remember Drabek being a disappointment as well, not as much as Swindell, but for more cash. I was very excited about both acquisitions at the time, but neither paid great dividends.
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Talk Zone / Re: ESPN.com Hometown Bum
« on: September 14, 2006, 10:48:06 am »
Doug Brocail- definitely over-paid, under-performing, perhaps through no fault of his own.
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Talk Zone / Re: RoyO was spotty today........
« on: September 04, 2006, 10:16:23 am »
Roy has a thing for a large pair of tits.
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Talk Zone / Re: Has anybody heard of big news coming?
« on: August 29, 2006, 02:51:41 pm »
Wow, Footer doesn't mince words or sugar-coat things much, does she? It's a little surprising that she not more "homer-ish" writing for a team's official web-site. Excellent work, though.
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Talk Zone / Re: No Boras for Lee after all...
« on: August 24, 2006, 08:23:58 am »
It also said that he has clients on all 30 clubs. Which current Astros are servants of Satan?
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Talk Zone / Re: House in Munson Out?
« on: August 20, 2006, 10:11:37 pm »
Maybe there's a trade in the works?
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Talk Zone / Re: Poster Called Wanda
« on: August 16, 2006, 07:50:24 pm »
The reason that Tavares' bloop hits and bunt singles are meaningless is because the numbers three, four, and five hitters are making the third out instead of driving in runs. That is the problem with the Houston Astros. How many runs have those spots driven in over the last 5 games? Less than AE I would bet.
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Talk Zone / Re: My God...
« on: August 16, 2006, 05:12:15 pm »
So, has this O'Malley, who is like the 9th Cubs option from their minor league system thi season, ever come close to complete game shut-out in the minors. Petitte has pitched one hell of a game and deserves better than this reincarnation of the travelling horseshit show.
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Talk Zone / Morgan Ensberg,
« on: August 09, 2006, 09:09:55 am »
back to the DL, bench, AAA, or waivers? We need a new tote board showing AE's RBI total catching and surpassing Ensberg.
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Archive / Re: Purpura is worthless...
« on: August 04, 2006, 03:35:52 pm »
Uh-oh, everybody duck here it comes.
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Talk Zone / Re: Kenny Rosenthal still says Oswalt offered to O's
« on: August 01, 2006, 07:44:34 pm »
Justice quote at employee appraisal time: "But boss, look at all these responses to my blog. Look at all these people responding to my column during my radio interview. Look at all these people on this website responding to my column. Man, all these people are reading my column. I may be a total ass-wipe who makes up shit to stir things up, but people still read it. Readership is what this business is all about. Please, I deserve a raise and a contract extension."
In other words, if you don't like the shit he excretes, then don't read it.
In other words, if you don't like the shit he excretes, then don't read it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lidge, Demotion Coming up?
« on: July 27, 2006, 10:55:21 am »
Yeah, Garner didn't trust his stuff.
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Talk Zone / Re: So we've seen a wild pitch on an intentional walk
« on: June 24, 2006, 12:40:33 am »
Bad News Bears- incidentally, my all time favorite baseball movie. I let my young kids watch it one weekend afternoon. Man, I forgot how much profanity those kids used. I can't believe my parents let me see that movie.
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Talk Zone / Re: Uncomfortable names (non-bb)
« on: June 22, 2006, 12:34:46 am »
There is a used car lot in a town in Arkansas I drove through called Dick Longing Used Cars. I had an assistant prinipal at my high school named Donald Dick.
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Talk Zone / Points from last night's game
« on: May 05, 2006, 08:35:51 am »
1. Taveras looks like a totally different hitter. If he continues through the season, the offensewill be hard to beat.
2. This was one of those situations where the "save" belonged to Wheeler rather than Lidge. Wheeler made the heart of the order look easy while Lidge struggled with the bottom of the line-up.
3. Great clutch hitting and production all the way down the order.
4. This could be a great year for Astros fans, especially if the young pitching continues to deliver.
Any word on Backe's progress?
2. This was one of those situations where the "save" belonged to Wheeler rather than Lidge. Wheeler made the heart of the order look easy while Lidge struggled with the bottom of the line-up.
3. Great clutch hitting and production all the way down the order.
4. This could be a great year for Astros fans, especially if the young pitching continues to deliver.
Any word on Backe's progress?
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Talk Zone / Re: unbunch your panties
« on: April 25, 2006, 04:59:31 pm »
No, the problem wasn't Lidge at all. The problem was Garner. He should have seen Lidge wasn't in his right mind and replaced him with that Trever guy. Oh yeah, he's "hurt". How about Astacio or Springer or Qualls, but he isn'yt in his right mind either. Maybe Bagwell could have come in and thrown side-armed left-handed. Man, that guy is clutch. He hasn't been In the wrong state of mind since about 4 or 5 post-seasons ago. Oh.... what the hell was I talking about. Oh well, time to go back to "pulling for the team."
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Talk Zone / Re: Bagwell gonna return?
« on: April 24, 2006, 07:47:01 am »
I have lost many nights of sleep wondering about this issue and why it is not discussed more in this forum. Treadmill, my ass. I heard he fell off the back of Bluebonnet's motorcycle, though I, admittedly, lack the necessary medical expertise to prove it. I think he fell off as they rode over the top of the grassy knoll.
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Talk Zone / Re: Marlins at Astros ? Just Throw Those Little Ones Back
« on: April 03, 2006, 04:53:43 pm »
I'm sorry, make that 416 and 417
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Talk Zone / Re: Marlins at Astros ? Just Throw Those Little Ones Back
« on: April 02, 2006, 06:50:49 pm »
Here in central Arkansas, we can get FSSW for almost all the Astros games they carry. Sometimes they pick up the Rangers feed instead, but the Astros are almost always on the alternate station one channel up (429 & 430 on dish network). There is no blackout here. This is surprising given that Arkansas is heavy Cardinal territory and there is no regional sports station showing their games with the same regularity. Arkansas is often in limbo when it comes to regional sports broadcasts. Sometimes in the southern region, more often in the southwest. You should have access to the same games as I do.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 09, 2006, 01:51:43 pm »
Islamo-fascist-terrorist organizations such as those who controlled and trained in Afghanistan prior to the American invasion and many of whose members are roaming the surrounding areas covertly and presumably plotting more terrorist actions against the U.S. and its civilian population similar to those they have attempted in the past.
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Talk Zone / Re: What a difference a year makes
« on: January 09, 2006, 01:41:32 pm »
Ask the Cubs and every pitching prospect they've ever had.
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Talk Zone / Re: World Baseball Classic to be cancelled?
« on: January 09, 2006, 11:59:55 am »
Is an American citizen who is conspiring with foreign nationals or foreign governments to perpetrate acts of war within the boundaries of the U.S and upon U.S. citizens an enemy combatant? Were the Americans of German descent who committed acts of sabotage during WWII enemy combatants? This is a sticky situations and one for which there are compelling arguments on both sides. I, for one, would hate to see missions like September 11 carried out again while the governments hands were tied by lawyers arguing over the details. If an American citizen is getting phone calls from known terrorists, then by all means listen in on them.
P.S. And this is hardly the forum for these types of arguments.
P.S. And this is hardly the forum for these types of arguments.
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Talk Zone / Re: What the Orioles turned down
« on: January 04, 2006, 01:18:12 pm »
Why trade one disgruntled player (Tejada) for another, perpetually disgruntled player (Ramirez). It looks like Ramirez quickly develops into a serious clubhouse cancer. The Yankees may be the only home for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros reach tentative agreement with Wilson
« on: January 03, 2006, 07:13:00 pm »
Not only that , but he's b-l-a-c-k. Does that Neck Drayton know about this yet? If not, this surely won't go over well. Not well at all. Exciting though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Rose Bowl Anticipation
« on: December 31, 2005, 07:49:05 pm »
Hate to burst the bubble for all you longhorn fans, but, USC is going to cruise. Texas has padded their personal stats while preening for the NFL draft by playing in the weakest "major" conference probably in the history of NCAA football. Mediocrity has set in in the "big" 12 and texas got lucky enough to have a large senior class when it took place. Next season texas will be settled back among the mediocre crying that MAck Brown called bad defensive sets in the Rose Bowl in which they allowed USC to score 50+ points. Sorry guys... go Trojans!
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Talk Zone / Re: Mapping MLB Fans
« on: December 15, 2005, 10:26:31 pm »
The Arkansas Travelers, AA team now of the Angels, was a Cardinal affillate for almost fifty years.
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Talk Zone / Re: Biggio, Burke & Barzilla
« on: December 01, 2005, 08:55:30 pm »
FRAA-ck that self-absorbed asshole. What kind of fantasy world does this clown live in and what sort of people give him any credibility at all?
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Talk Zone / Re: I got yer "momentum" right here....
« on: October 20, 2005, 12:41:05 am »
And how about fucking Qualls. Would you ever have guessed that guy would show like he has?
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Talk Zone / Re: I got yer "momentum" right here....
« on: October 20, 2005, 12:38:14 am »
The best line of the game... Pooholes 0 for 4. Take that Superman.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Sports Guy wants to give everyone a hug
« on: October 18, 2005, 02:43:38 pm »
If you have the patience, the paragraph at the end about Pooholes losing his hair is entertaining. Twenty-five my ass.
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Talk Zone / Re: Great job...
« on: October 18, 2005, 02:35:25 pm »
Yeah, four straight inside fastballs. I wondered why Ausmus let him keep throwing and missing with the same pitch then I noticed that he kept shaking the signs off. With this staff and Ausmus, that seldom occurs.
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Talk Zone / That Eckstein..
« on: October 18, 2005, 10:12:00 am »
Man, is he scrappy or what? He's been a thorn in the good guys side this whole series, really the only co-ard consistently getting on base. I hate him. I really really hate him.
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Talk Zone / Great job...
« on: October 18, 2005, 08:36:01 am »
By Andy Pettite. He really held pooholes down for most of the game. Great job by Qualls and Wheeler again. Berkman was in a zone against Carpenter, really battled him every at bat.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lost in all this...
« on: October 17, 2005, 12:55:47 pm »
referring mostly to the injury and resulting control problems. Without that he would have come much closer to reaching the potential shown yesterday and last year in this same series.
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Talk Zone / Re: stirred up coard nest
« on: October 17, 2005, 12:40:44 pm »
Exactly right. The best team in baseball with the best fans in baseball, the best stadium in baseball, the best player for the first 5 years of his ML career, the best 2 strike hitter, the best pitcher, the best defense, the best offense, and on and on.... There's no way in hell a team that was shut out, what 19 times this season can beat them tonight, much less two more nights in St. Louis. It's over, 4 nights of crying into Shiners is all that's left of this season for the Astros and their fans
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Talk Zone / Lost in all this...
« on: October 17, 2005, 11:30:23 am »
If someone had told me Sunday morning that the game would end up as a 2-1 Astros win, I would have laughed. I figured the good guys would have to plate 6 or 7 to get a win. Kudos to Backe, who really nutted up and pitched far better than I hoped for. This season didn't go as well for him as I wished after last year's post-season, but he came to play yesterday and spotted his stuff about as well as he can. Also, great performances by GalloQuallsWheelerLidge, especially Qualls, who had been giving up runs with regularity toward the end of the season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hey, where is...
« on: October 17, 2005, 08:31:20 am »
Wait! You mean 325 to left in Bush Stadium? Does that mean that a 341 tape measure home run to left would have been out there, too? How is that taking advantage of the parks dimension. How about, the Astros scored two runs and the Cards scored one in the first nine innings of this game. No breaks just baseball, dumbass.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hey, where is...
« on: October 16, 2005, 11:13:03 pm »
I agree. The strike zone varies from game to game, umpire to umpire and always has. As an MLB player you have to adapt to it. The strike zone was high and wide all day for both sides. What you saw was LaRussa's frustration with the lack of offense by the best offense in the majors and Edmonds frustration at his rapidly rising scapegoat status for the fortunes of said offense.
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Talk Zone / Lane's Home run
« on: October 16, 2005, 11:09:12 pm »
One of the foxtard announcers claimed that Lane's homer was a routine fly ball in most parks. It landed several rows up in the boxes. Was this a routine fly ball in most parks or just more fox stupidity. Oh, and by the way did you guys know that eckstien was the second leading hitter with a 2 strike count on him. Fox needs to invest in some new stat guys so they don't have to spout the same shit every time someone comes to bat.
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Talk Zone / Hey, where is...
« on: October 16, 2005, 10:27:01 pm »
foulpoleuptheass to congratulate us on the Astro win. Has he been ejected a la russa or is he still dropping f-bombs to umpires like the classy organization he so admires?
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Talk Zone / Re: oh, this is going to be fun
« on: October 16, 2005, 10:24:10 pm »
A great game, but I'm definitely ready for Lidge to go back to "lights out" form and farther from "gas can" form. I can't stand too much drama like that. I almost lost it when my 8 year old daughter walked in front of the television in the ninth. Wow, what a game. Wow, what a team.
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Talk Zone / Re: Live by the Reggie...
« on: October 14, 2005, 09:07:26 am »
No shit about the fastball. Oswalt owned him last night. Good to see Fox's poster boy for St. Louis success look so bad at the plate all night. Have you noticed how in Fox-world if an Astro makes a great play it's a great play but if a co-ard makes a great play, he's a great player.
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Talk Zone / Re: Why not Bagwell?
« on: October 13, 2005, 09:42:21 am »
But Ausmus is your catcher, your scheduled batter. Viz was a pinch hitter. You're replacing a pitcher not a catcher when you pinch hit here. In addition to the intangibles a Bagwell at bat could have brought to the game, Bagwell is the obvious choice if the team needs to drive in a run in the ninth inning.
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Talk Zone / Why not Bagwell?
« on: October 13, 2005, 09:28:19 am »
Why didn't Bagwell pinch hit in the ninth? That was the perfect opportunity to use him. If you included him on the roster for anything, it would be that sort of situation, then they bring Vizcaino up. It seems that you would want to play your best hand in that situation. Any thoughts?
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Talk Zone / Once upon a time...
« on: October 10, 2005, 03:48:22 pm »
Bobby Cocks and Leo Mazzone cut a strange deal with the BBG's. In exchange for the five inches on either side of home plate, Bobby sold his soul an Leo agreed to spend every game rocking back and forth like a bleach-blonde slut in a third rate porno flick. The only problem... Bobby had no soul so the BBG's took post-season success instead. (rumor has it anyway)
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Talk Zone / Re: Need there by another reason...
« on: October 07, 2005, 09:51:23 pm »
You gotta remember, back in the day, the majority of the country was sold MLB on WTBS and WGN only. Thus, a nation full of pretender Cub and Brave bandwagoners. Burke was a product of this twisted world.
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Talk Zone / Re: Phil Garner
« on: October 05, 2005, 09:06:58 pm »
Yeah, and hitting Bagwell for Tavares was THE move of the game. Brilliant. He caught the team on fire as every hit he has made here at the end of the season has. Garner should easily be MOY. Lidge Booby Cocks.
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Talk Zone / Re: How You Like My Punchless Offense NOW, BITCH?
« on: October 05, 2005, 08:01:57 pm »
BBG's forgive him. He knows not what he does.
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