2001
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:51:16 pm »
Springer double puts men on 2nd and 3rd with one out. Altuve doubles down the line.
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2002
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:29:09 pm »
Yuli is a line driving RBiing motherfucker.
2003
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:28:08 pm »Solo HR for Chapman with 1 out. 7-5.Chapman has some Bagwellian qualities.
2004
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:24:56 pm »
Another shitty at bat by Marwin. Maybe he should have bunted.
2005
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:21:17 pm »
Frogs go up 14 - 10 on the Fuck-I's
2006
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:16:51 pm »
This guy can't find the zone.
2007
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:52:19 pm »
As much as I want the Astros to win, I think I want the A;s to lose even more.
2008
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:25:49 pm »
I guess the Raups are watching the Longhorns....
2009
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:21:22 pm »
Crap, that kind of sucked.
2010
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:19:54 pm »Giving up that grand slam to McCann was the best thing Oberholtzer ever did for the Astros.That time he beaned A-Rod is a close second.
2011
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:18:04 pm »
Giving up that grand slam to McCann was the best thing Oberholtzer ever did for the Astros.
2012
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:12:50 pm »He ran out of the baseline to avoid a tag. He's out.I knew you would say that.
2013
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:09:21 pm »
Bogus call, he avoided the tag, he didn't run out of the baseline.
2014
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 06:51:48 pm »North Texas 44I will bet real money that Seth Littrell will find a new employer at the end of the season. (or sooner)
Arkansas 10
4 minutes left in the 4th.
In Fayetteville.
2015
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 06:47:07 pm »2016
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 06:45:11 pm »
Okay, I've just suffered through the TexasTech/Houston game. What sort of misery have I missed here?
2017
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:30:18 pm »Tyler, that was ball 3.it was a nasty slider.
2018
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:43:41 pm »
Okay Dallas got a mulligan. He has to do better or it wont matter.
2019
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:40:36 pm »
I miss the healthy Correa.
2020
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:37:46 pm »
Yuli the Great!
2021
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:22:41 pm »
A's vs Rays 1-1 bottom of 4.
2022
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:20:26 pm »
Dammit Dallas.
2023
Talk Zone / Re: Loved the Astros fans presence at Fenway last night.
« on: September 14, 2018, 01:49:53 pm »
Once I had two days two get to Montreal from NYC, it was late September and the leaves were starting to turn, so I drove through New Hampshire and Vermont, it was a beautiful drive, spent the night in Lebanon, ferried across Lake Champlain. One thing I surprisingly observed was that them yanks got a lot more emaciated meth/crack/opioid addicted hillbilly types wandering about rural New England than I expected.
2024
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:59:19 am »Piscotty continues to kill the Astros. O's get 2 in the first and he gets a solo shot in the bottom of the frame (Bundy's given up 38 HRs this year, tops in MLB). 2-1 after 2.5It's Baltimore.
Bundy's got great stuff and has looked good outside of 2 hangers (the other was a rulebook 2B to dead CF). I wonder what his problems have been?
eta: 4-1 O's now after 4. Raining in Balmer, not hard enough to stop it yet.
2025
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 02:00:11 pm »
The fact that he hit on all those even numbers gives comfort to my OCD. Also if I heard correctly, 100 runs scored.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 01:50:35 pm »
Correa's wheels looked pretty good going from first to home on Marwin's double.
2027
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 12, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 01:40:54 pm »
AFB 30, 50, 100
2028
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 12, 2018, 12:53:25 pm »2029
Beer and Queso / Re: Watch your ceiling, AussieAstro!
« on: September 12, 2018, 11:25:46 am »
Grass fed long pig? Might not be bad.
2030
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 09:16:44 pm »
Osuna > Giles
2031
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:10:20 pm »
Son of a bitch!
2032
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:05:57 pm »
Hope it's a good rum.
2033
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 06:52:17 pm »
Kemp and White, we would not be leading the division without them.
2034
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 10:33:42 pm »These fucking dumbasses are trying to suggest that a string on Leon's glove might've gotten Altuve sliding in to home.What is the limit on glove string length. 2 inches? 6? Could you have one 90 feet long?
Nevermind that that isn't a thing, and hasn't been since 2016 .
2035
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 10:23:18 pm »
Masterful job by Tony!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 09:56:37 pm »
bound to happen.
2037
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 09:54:49 pm »
That catcher's mitt is huge.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 09:37:37 pm »
YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!!!
2039
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 09:34:38 pm »
Okay, so this Steven Wright is not the stand-up comedian.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 09:13:37 pm »
Okay so this Brian Johnson guy is not the lead singer in AC/DC.
2041
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 09:06:09 pm »
I literally love Tyler White.
2042
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 08:20:58 pm »
Do these announcers know there's a baseball game going on?
2043
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:58:10 pm »
Fenway has either the greatest or the stupidest outfield wall configuration in MLB. I go back and forth.
2044
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:55:05 pm »
JD would just DH on my team.
2045
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:44:15 pm »
I would tell Joe Kelly not to quit his day job, but he's not very good at that either.
2046
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:39:37 pm »Thought you meant as a hitter.Well, in that case, yeah.
2047
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:36:03 pm »Correct.That's pretty harsh I had him around 23rd best. Mostly due to his glove work.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:34:24 pm »
All hail the King!
2049
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:31:13 pm »He's not in the top 50Of shortstops?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:27:23 pm »
It must be nice to have a shortstop that can do that. Right now Correa isn't in the top ten.
2051
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:15:45 pm »Does anyone know how to get rid of that stupid ESPN crawl at the bottom of the screen if you are watching online?I don't believe that is possible.
2052
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:14:06 pm »
Duel between 2 of the last 3 AL Cy Young winners.
2053
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:13:01 pm »Watched the whole series already. Pretty good.I like it. Will finish Ozark tonight after the game.
2054
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 03:10:11 pm »
Run the secret 99 yard play.
2055
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 03:01:56 pm »
Why no onside kick there?
2056
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 02:55:01 pm »
I was about to agree that the fix was in there for a second.
2057
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 02:03:38 pm »Funny how all the “they just fucked up” give the Patriots a critical break.That's good coaching.
2058
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 01:57:53 pm »The NFL can review it too. That’s someon’e job to look at every play and say “wait, that was close”.I agree. But rather than go all Alex Jones about it, I'm gonna think they just fucked up.
2059
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 01:33:48 pm »
BOB is a fucking idiot. I take it back, no way these guys win their division.
2060
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 12:46:12 pm »
I was ready to hate Romo as an analyst but he's actually pretty good.
2061
Beer and Queso / Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 11:55:21 am »
I think they will lose today but they will win their division.
2062
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 06:32:03 pm »
Need double play.
2063
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 06:11:52 pm »
I'm liking what I saw from James.
2064
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 05:10:30 pm »
Ughh...
2065
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 05:01:00 pm »
Jake sees the ball off the bat as well as anyone in baseball.
2066
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 04:57:06 pm »
Why is Marisnick on this team?
2067
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 03:55:47 pm »
Appears to be even more Astros fans at the ballpark today.
2068
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 03:32:37 pm »
Sharky's a machine.
2069
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 08:06:16 am »
I have plenty of rum based cocktails but never purchased a bottle of rum. I have bought quite a number of bottles of cachaça for making caipirinhas at gatherings. So, do you guys drink the rum straight? Seems like it's working, might have to try.
2070
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:55:38 pm »Google is telling me C major, and B major and G# minor. In other words, nobody knows.Mr. Diamond was tricky that way. Cracklin' Rosie changes keys in the song!
2071
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:49:55 pm »
Man, that was great.
2072
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:17:50 pm »3 ER in .1 innings June 1,That was the one...
2073
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:09:09 pm »I love George, but it's a pity he's tied with McCann for worst base stealer on the teamWasn't he a 40-40 guy the one year when he split time between AA and AAA?
2074
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:05:27 pm »
Didn't the Astros clobber Kelly earlier this year?
2075
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:03:48 pm »Am I wrong to think Correa would have made that play last year, or early this year?The thought crossed my mind but have no idea. He laid out for it, and it was a rocket.
2076
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:56:33 pm »
Damn, that Martinez kid is pretty good.
2077
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:42:07 pm »
Tony Kemp is a man!
2078
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 07:36:08 pm »
Son of a bitch.
2079
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 04:56:00 pm »The guys facing off against David Price tonight...
1. Springer (RF)
2. Altuve
3. Bregman
4. Correa
5. White (DH)
6. Gurriel (1B)
7. Reddick (LF)
8. Maldonado
9. Marisnick (CF)
Cole
1. Mookie Betts (R) RF
2. Andrew Benintendi (L) LF
3. J.D. Martinez (R) DH
4. Xander Bogaerts (R) SS
5. Mitch Moreland (L) 1B
6. Ian Kinsler (R) 2B
7. Eduardo Nunez (R) 3B
8. Sandy Leon (S) C
9. Jackie Bradley Jr. (L) CF
2080
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2018, 07:40:09 am »I love how he tells his fans at his rallies that it's their fault if he gets impeached.Well, it's their fault he got elected.
2081
Beer and Queso / Re: Crack Open a Coors
« on: September 06, 2018, 07:50:14 pm »
Also Semi-Tough and The Man That Loved Women.
2082
Beer and Queso / Re: Crack Open a Coors
« on: September 06, 2018, 04:37:54 pm »
He hadn't looked healthy for a few years. More of a movie star than an actor, he had a pretty incredible life and made some good movies in the 70s. Particularly Deliverance and The Longest Yard.
2083
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 06, 2018, 12:48:11 pm »
Well anyway, I realize now I was confusing the JUCO in Miami with the university in Tahlequah.
2084
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 06, 2018, 11:24:44 am »you know the Astros have found a vein of talent up there, right?What's the story?
2085
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 06, 2018, 09:58:25 am »Same.You never grow out of it.
2086
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 05, 2018, 10:31:20 pm »
Not many MLB players come out of N,E, Oklahoma A&M.
2087
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 05, 2018, 10:22:41 pm »This Twins pitcher... name rings a bell... anyone know anything about him?I think he had a famous high school coach or something.
2088
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 05, 2018, 09:14:54 pm »
With two men on.
2089
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: September 05, 2018, 06:14:51 pm »You mean the franchise that pissed away the prime of a generational player fucked up?It's kind of crazy that Trout has played in one playoff series. A 3 game sweep by the Royals in 2014, in which he batted .083.
Go figure.
2090
Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: September 05, 2018, 01:12:12 pm »Is that supposed to be... a joke?He's not that clever.
2091
Talk Zone / Re: Tensions on the Mariners clubhouse
« on: September 05, 2018, 10:44:20 am »
This was gonna be the year they broke the last-team-to-make-the-playoffs streak. Then Oakland almost forgot how to lose. I guess the Hags could still make it but their prospects are at best grim.
2092
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 10:05:02 pm »
Is Osuna ready/available?
2093
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 09:43:46 pm »
Bregman is awesome.
2094
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 07:36:55 pm »
Verlander has to wonder where this offense has been hiding.
2095
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 04, 2018, 10:38:01 am »
I get a kick out of these hearings and the unctuous ramblings of enfeebled octogenarians.
2096
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 03, 2018, 07:38:50 am »The line. It’s way behind you.Is that the plank in eye removal line?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
2097
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 02, 2018, 07:25:41 am »I have a Buck Owens guitar in my collection, by the way.Cool, I'm jealous... The Gibson or Harmony version?
In 1966 Buck and The Buckaroos had their instruments painted red, white and blue, an extension of Buck�s innate patriotism. When these instruments were seen on Hee Haw, guitar manufacturers began making offers to him to market a guitar in those colors. Though Buck used a red, white and blue acoustic guitar built for him by Semie Moseley of Mosrite Guitars, his business sense told him an expensive model of that type wouldn�t sell to the uninformed public.
He finally licensed Chicago Musical Instruments (Owners of Gibson guitars) to market a $99 acoustic model, and received a $2.50 royalty on each sold. He knew that Sears would market them but had no idea they would sell as well as they did until the first royalty check came.
"The very first statement, they sent me $15,000 he laughs. "I said, �Oh, you mean THAT Sears!"
Harmony Sovereign had made a reissue of this guitar called the American Pride which sold in 2005. It was a limited edition guitar and are starting to become a collectible because of the short production run. The colors of this guitar are a little different from the original Buck Owens. Red is deeper and not as bright and the blue is deeper as well. More like a navy blue than a royal blue.
2098
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 10:32:15 pm »The first phone number I remember was 58864I think it was the phone number to Junior Samples' used car dealership.
Later was HO (Homestead) 58864
I watched Hee Haw, but his reference was lost on me.
2099
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:13:48 pm »Imagine that you're Jeff Luhnow, and the Angels call you this off-season and offer a straight-up trade, Simmons for Correa. Do you do it?
No, Might regret it but no.
2100
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:04:51 pm »I hope you’re joking because, otherwise, you’re talking about a civil war.I read a blog post he linked to from his Facebook account where he basically said the same thing. I don't think he is kidding.
2101
Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2018 Fantasy Football
« on: August 31, 2018, 10:51:56 pm »
I read my draft report card. I got a C. Then I was eviscerated with, "If you can't handle the heat, get out of the draft room. Corpse Killers folded under the pressure of this draft. Picking No. 10 overall, they were clearly unprepared. Mayonnaise, middle of the road, mediocre, All words that describe this draft. We have to trust Corpse Killers will make trades and player adds if they are to reach the playoffs."
2102
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 10:29:28 pm »Which matters not at fucking all tonight or last night.Okay... Just don't let it stress you out too much, Jim. Or as you have often told me, chill.
I fucking cannot stand the “but he is hitting .326” shit. What did he do with the bases loaded and one out tonight?
Stuff that “to be fair” shit.
2103
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 10:21:41 pm »Its pure something.To be fair he has had 9 hits in two games before. Sample size being what it is and all.
2104
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 10:18:14 pm »
Time to shit or get off the pot.
2105
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 10:13:36 pm »Cam Maybin is who he is.Nope.
2106
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:45:43 pm »
Cam Maybin is who he is.
2107
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:31:53 pm »
The fans in the stands are so bummed out they can only muster a half-hearted "Let's go Astros" chant.
2108
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:22:04 pm »
These are the kind of games that make me feel like a sap for sticking them out to the bitter end when almost any alternative option would be more pleasurable.
2109
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:13:52 pm »
Eleven outs left.
2110
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:12:22 pm »I have no fucking clue what’s a strike tonight.If he stares down the batter, it's a strike.
2111
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:11:17 pm »Fucking shit. This is very depressing. And I"m tired of Simmons bending us over. They can walk him for the rest of the season as far as I'm concerned.I wish we had a slick fielding shortstop that can also hit.
2112
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:59:14 pm »
Fuck this umpire and his morphing nebulous zone.
2113
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:56:36 pm »
The damn batter's eye.
2114
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:48:35 pm »Well, Framber ain’t been the problem tonight.I think he’s good for another inning.
2115
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:32:33 pm »
This is one of the most unprofessional displays of a MLB home plate umpire I ever seen.
2116
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:23:21 pm »
Ejecting AJ was a chicken shit maneuver .
2117
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:10:22 pm »
Time to capitalize.
2118
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:09:31 pm »
Barria is starting to throw some very hittable pitches.
2119
Talk Zone / Re: Tony Kemp, MVP
« on: August 31, 2018, 02:36:07 pm »I don't think so. his helmet is still on his head to start with. Someone bumped in to him and knocked it off running up with a water bucket.I think that was Lance McCullers.
2120
Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:04:57 am »Wonder if we are in on anyone. Harris needs to stop pitching.Or at least never pitch with inherited runners.
2121
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:32:44 pm »
Tyler White wont die.
2122
Talk Zone / Re: Tony Kemp, MVP
« on: August 30, 2018, 06:24:37 pm »
Lucky someone didn't get their eye put out.
2123
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 06:20:14 pm »Not an Astro ache and pain, but it concerns the Astros given they are playing the Angels next. Albert Pujols had knee surgery and is done for the season.He should retire. To continue to play at such a poor level is tarnishing his otherwise fabulous career.
2125
Talk Zone / Re: Todd the Bod
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:37:35 am »Fisher, JD Davis, Tucker.Reed...
The last 2 probably just need more time.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 05:35:23 pm »Yep. Meant Monday. Got my days confused.For what it's worth, he did hit one on Friday too.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 05:26:54 pm »Yep, very similar HR.On Monday. I don't know about the one on Friday.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 04:40:58 pm »
Tony Kemp and Tyler White have made themselves important cogs in the machine.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 04:38:14 pm »
El Gran Tiburon Blanco!!!!!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 04:36:32 pm »
Stanton has said "what I mean by that," half a dozen times. Makes me think he has never sat in a room and critically listened to a recording of himself.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 04:32:16 pm »Not sure what Hinch is thinking! Updates on phone but 3 walks and you leave him in. No excuse
Hey Man! How you doing?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 29, 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 03:27:11 pm »I only have Game Day so I can't tell, but is Dull really that sharp?He makes a point of honing in on the zone.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 10:11:06 pm »
Trade 'em!
2134
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 10:03:40 pm »
Laureano has a cannon.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:53:50 pm »
The roof ate the ball.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:39:48 pm »Leaf? If you’re a real man, you use pine cones.Back in the day we used a Sears Catalogue. Try doing that with Amazon and you'll fuckup your iPad or laptop.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:08:24 pm »
Yehaw!!! Bregman is the man!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:03:11 pm »
Stanton can turn a foul tip into an anatomy of the hand lesson, which is fine if you're in an anatomy class and not watching a ball game.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 10:14:16 pm »
El Gran Tiburon Blanco!!!!
2141
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 10:02:20 pm »
That fan played it well, not reaching out and making the basket catch.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:58:23 pm »
Man, that was so cool.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:53:31 pm »
Martini has an arm you can run on.
2144
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:50:19 pm »
What a scamper by Reddick.
2145
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:36:56 pm »
That was an odd looking stumble by Laureano.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:33:38 pm »I just got home, is anyone else having issues with at bat or the att sports app?MLB.tv on my Samsung TV is working but my ATT Sportsnet is doing the same as yours.
At bat stops fucking working when I try to do the in market streaming but every non in market game works fine.
Att keeps showing the double in the top of the 6th and then stops working.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:25:13 pm »
Stanton does color like a guy who thinks he's the only one who has ever seen a game.
2148
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:16:42 pm »So the TV guys said they gave away over 160,000 replica rings throughout the season.Four games worth.
2149
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:09:10 pm »
Not Cole's best but he got through 6 with a lead.
2150
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:04:58 pm »
I love my dog and I love baseball. But not at the same time.
2151
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:03:04 pm »This falling behind the leadoff hitter shit is getting old.It's so old it can start collecting social security.
2152
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 08:17:04 pm »
Cole has a second chance to get his shit together.
2153
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 08:15:02 pm »
Yeah, baby!
2154
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 08:09:39 pm »
Now on a pace to be 12-12 after 9.
2155
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 08:05:52 pm »
Altuve makes it a thing.
2156
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 08:03:21 pm »
Good to see Chapman isn't perfect.
2157
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 07:54:10 pm »
The A's are on a pace to win this game 12-0.
2158
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 07:53:03 pm »
It's the goddamn batter's eye.
2159
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 07:51:12 pm »
God dammit. This is sickening.
2160
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 07:10:38 pm »
One can not overstate the importance of this game.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 07:10:01 pm »
Athletics
B. Anderson - L
1. Nick Martini (L) LF
2. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Marcus Semien (R) SS
8. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
9. Ramon Laureano (R) CF
Astros
G. Cole - R
1. George Springer (R) CF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Carlos Correa (R) SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF
6. Tyler White (R) 1B
7. Evan Gattis (R) DH
8. Josh Reddick (L) RF
9. Martin Maldonado (R) C
B. Anderson - L
1. Nick Martini (L) LF
2. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Marcus Semien (R) SS
8. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
9. Ramon Laureano (R) CF
Astros
G. Cole - R
1. George Springer (R) CF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Carlos Correa (R) SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF
6. Tyler White (R) 1B
7. Evan Gattis (R) DH
8. Josh Reddick (L) RF
9. Martin Maldonado (R) C
2162
Talk Zone / Re: New article
« on: August 27, 2018, 12:12:24 pm »I'm more amazed that they were allowed to smoke in the facilities.Same here. I wonder if they let any employee smoke anywhere or if there are designated areas.
2163
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 10:37:20 pm »
I already miss the Blake's Lotaburger Green Chile Cheeseburger... And I only had one.
2164
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 10:33:21 pm »
I love how the hot Hatches will make my head sweat but don't burn my throat. In my mouth initially they seem hotter than they actually turn out to be. I love them so much.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 10:30:28 pm »Cooking up a batch of green chile pork stew with those Hatches in January is something of a ritual with us.It's gonna become that 'round here. Did it last year, will do it again this year.
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Beer and Queso / Better Call Saul
« on: August 26, 2018, 08:01:35 pm »
Although it is one of my favorite shows of all time and could really talk about it, this is really a streaming question regarding an issue with the amc.com web page. I've tried to stream the show for several weeks using Explorer, Chrome, and Firefox and each attempt has ended in failure. Has anyone else tried to do stream the show and if so, what were the results?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 06:08:30 pm »
Big win. Great sweep.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 05:11:28 pm »Prior to today, he was 5 for his last 16.Tough to maintain that altitude.
2169
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:54:07 pm »I've been really impressed with framberMe too
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:29:01 pm »
Some Mexican food places call it gravy instead of sauce too.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:27:24 pm »It's what us bules would call "spaghetti sauce"
I initially pictured a big gravy bowl with straws... My paisano buddy says that gravy is a New York Itallian thing. In Italiano es Salsa.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:15:43 pm »Mrs. Hawk is making her famous Sunday Gravy for supper.Just gravy?
2173
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:12:17 pm »
Fried chicken, rice and beans, cornbread.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:06:39 pm »Interestingly, it seems ok on my iPhone and computer. I just would rather watch on my TV.I often hook my laptop up to my TV via HDMI and watch on AT&T Sportsnet. That way I get the pregame and postgame not included with MLB.Tv
2175
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 03:52:15 pm »Are you watching MLB.TV? I know it's around 30 seconds or so behind the live feed on DirecTV. And that's if you're not having any buffering issues.That's me. I usually have to "reconnect" between innings to make up for time lost buffering, otherwise I end up 2 or 3 minutes behind by the 5th inning.
2176
Game Zone 2018 / Astros @ Angels August 25, 2018
« on: August 25, 2018, 06:09:59 pm »
Astros
1. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
2. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
3. Carlos Correa (R) SS
4. Tyler White (R) DH
5. Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF
6. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
7. Josh Reddick (L) RF
8. Martin Maldonado (R) C
9. Tony Kemp (L) CF
J. Verlander - R
Angels
1. Kole Calhoun (L) RF
2. David Fletcher (R) 2B
3. Mike Trout (R) CF
4. Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
5. Albert Pujols (R) 1B
6. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
7. Francisco Arcia (L) C
8. Taylor Ward (R) 3B
9. Eric Young Jr. (S) LF
J. Barria - R
1. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
2. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
3. Carlos Correa (R) SS
4. Tyler White (R) DH
5. Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF
6. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
7. Josh Reddick (L) RF
8. Martin Maldonado (R) C
9. Tony Kemp (L) CF
J. Verlander - R
Angels
1. Kole Calhoun (L) RF
2. David Fletcher (R) 2B
3. Mike Trout (R) CF
4. Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
5. Albert Pujols (R) 1B
6. Andrelton Simmons (R) SS
7. Francisco Arcia (L) C
8. Taylor Ward (R) 3B
9. Eric Young Jr. (S) LF
J. Barria - R
2177
Talk Zone / Re: springer worse than thought
« on: August 25, 2018, 04:44:30 pm »
George is not in today's lineup.
2178
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 10:31:51 pm »
All hail King Marwin!!!!
2179
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:52:04 pm »
Yehaw!!!
2180
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:47:11 pm »
I may have drank too much too early.
2181
Talk Zone / Re: Enjoy the 'Stros celebrating White's 9th inning HR today!
« on: August 23, 2018, 10:34:06 am »Heavy is the head that wears the crown.The head is uneasy because the crown is do damn heavy.
2182
Game Zone 2018 / Re: 8/22 Astros @ Sea Hags Day Game!
« on: August 22, 2018, 06:16:22 pm »El Tiburon BlancoEl Gran Tiburon Blanco!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: 8/22 Astros @ Sea Hags Day Game!
« on: August 22, 2018, 05:35:33 pm »
Hmmm, I wonder if there is a strategy could be employed to reduce the GIDPs?
2184
Game Zone 2018 / Re: 8/22 Astros @ Sea Hags Day Game!
« on: August 22, 2018, 04:17:43 pm »
I truly believe that this is a better team when healthy. Truly.
2185
Talk Zone / Re: 2019 schedule has been released
« on: August 22, 2018, 04:13:16 pm »Seems silly to have two "indoor" teams opening against each other when weather is often a factor.It is very dumb.
2186
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 22, 2018, 03:36:07 pm »since you’re so “old fashion,” please stop using emojis in the forum.I'll use god damn emojis if I want to.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 22, 2018, 12:08:45 am »
Biggest win of the season!
2188
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 22, 2018, 12:03:25 am »
Rondon needs to be a manly man.
2189
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 22, 2018, 12:01:31 am »
I'm so glad I got to see the Astros set an all time team record.
2190
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:53:31 pm »
Somebody call State Farm, Allstate, Liberty, Progressive, Gieco, hell, the General!
2191
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:42:01 pm »Still time to set a new record!Well, that's worth staying up for.
2192
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:36:26 pm »
There's been more DPs than a Rocco Siffredi porn video. Or so I have heard.
2193
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:33:02 pm »
is Carlos Correa finding his groove?
2194
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:28:34 pm »He wasn't sorry about hitting them... shit happens.
I like the fact that he hit a few people with that hook. He didn’t show any fear tonight.
2195
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:24:26 pm »
I got to admit, I'm not always sure what a balk is. I'm just glad one wasn't called and Gordon was out.
2196
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:20:54 pm »Dammit. That's 2 nights in a row.You do good work. I appreciate it. Keep it up.
It's because they're both named Tony. That's the only reason.
2197
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:19:49 pm »
Good job for Framber!
2198
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 11:16:32 pm »Bottom 5
Cano 6-3 on a nice backhand stop/ strong throw by CC
Segura F8 nice running play bySippKemp
Span grounds out 3-1
End 5
Astros 2
Mariners 1
FIFY
2199
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 21, 2018
« on: August 21, 2018, 09:49:46 pm »Who is ther biggest threat in the division raceThemselves
2201
Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 21, 2018, 07:47:43 am »
The pit master (I forget his name) at Stiles Switch Lamar location learned the craft in Taylor under the tutelage of Louie Mueller's son Bobby, He has a great setup and gets his briskets from the same supplier as Franklin Barbeque.
ETA: The pit master's name is Lance Kirkpatrick.
ETA: The pit master's name is Lance Kirkpatrick.
2204
Beer and Queso / Re: LLWS
« on: August 20, 2018, 09:34:34 pm »
Hopefully the younger version of the rainbow guts have a closer.
2205
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 20, 2018
« on: August 20, 2018, 09:28:09 pm »The king! He smited that ball.I really did watch The King of
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2206
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 20, 2018, 09:25:05 pm »I want to hear SD’s Green Chile salsa recipe. What did you add to make it spicy?I started with 3 large whole hot Hatch chiles, boiled them with a couple of garlic cloves, then blended in a cup of water with a pinch of salt and a pinch of cumin. It was too thin and too spicy, so I finely chopped up two tomatillos and a mild Hatch chile and added to the mix and let it simmer for 20 minutes. The tomatillos add a desired mild tang. I've already wiped it out. Gonna have to make more.
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2207
Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2018 Fantasy Football
« on: August 20, 2018, 03:27:28 pm »
Anytime is alright for me as long as I remember.
2208
Beer and Queso / Re: We got two honkies out there dressed like Hasidic diamond merchants.
« on: August 19, 2018, 06:54:48 pm »
I'll have three fried chickens and a coke.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 19, 2018, 06:52:43 pm »This green chile pork looks fan fucking tastic. I’m kinda proud of myself.After my trip to New Mexico and since it's the season, I got inspired to make a hot Hatch Green Chile salsa with fresh ingredients--like I had a Horseman's Haven. It's good and spicy. I'm kinda proud of myself.
2210
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 19, 2018, 06:04:12 pm »These 12 year olds are so new skool... back in my day at post oak LL, we would have chosen the shooting stars.i remeber when Westbury LL won it all in 1966.
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2211
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 19, 2018, 04:37:08 pm »The As really built a good pen.All in the past year too.
2212
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 19, 2018, 04:24:55 pm »Verlander is up to 26 HR's on the season (including the ones today). His career high is 30.I'm betting the over.
2213
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 19, 2018, 04:09:15 pm »
What is up with all these homers JV is allowing?
2214
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Athletics, Aug. 19, 2018
« on: August 19, 2018, 03:54:37 pm »That’s pretty much it. You’re not getting three runs off of Manea and the A’s pen.How about 4 runs?
2215
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Houston Astros @ Oakland Athletics - 18 Aug 2018
« on: August 18, 2018, 05:16:59 pm »People order McRibs.Because they don't call it McPig Anus.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Houston Astros @ Oakland Athletics - 18 Aug 2018
« on: August 18, 2018, 05:12:57 pm »Did anybody else hear that This American Life where they dedicated the entire episode to investigating whether pigWell, who would order it if they knew it was pig's anus?
anus was sometimes pedaled as calamari?
2217
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 11:01:21 pm »We get their bullpen now. Yay.Have they acquired anyone new lately?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:56:27 pm »New ballgame thanks to the iron gloves on the infield.Manos de piedra
2219
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:53:17 pm »I hate it when my feed is behind....Mine is always behind. It's why I don't try to do pbp anymore.
2220
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 10:48:30 pm »DP!!!!Nice turn by Yuli.
2221
Game Zone 2018 / Astros VS Oakland 08/17/2018
« on: August 17, 2018, 08:50:23 pm »
Astros (74-47)
Charlie Morton R 12-3 2.88 ERA
1. George Springer (R) CF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Yuli Gurriel (R) 2B
4. Carlos Correa (R) SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF
6. Evan Gattis (R) DH
7. Josh Reddick (L) RF
8. Tyler White (R) 1B
9. Martin Maldonado (R) C
Athletics (72-49)
Edwin Jackson R 4-2 2.48 ERA
1. Nick Martini (L) LF
2. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Marcus Semien (R) SS
8. Mark Canha (R) CF
9. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
Umpire: Alfonso Márquez 9.4 R/G 15.2 K/G
62° Wind 5 mph Out
LINE HOU -150
O/U 8.0 Runs
Charlie Morton R 12-3 2.88 ERA
1. George Springer (R) CF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Yuli Gurriel (R) 2B
4. Carlos Correa (R) SS
5. Marwin Gonzalez (S) LF
6. Evan Gattis (R) DH
7. Josh Reddick (L) RF
8. Tyler White (R) 1B
9. Martin Maldonado (R) C
Athletics (72-49)
Edwin Jackson R 4-2 2.48 ERA
1. Nick Martini (L) LF
2. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Marcus Semien (R) SS
8. Mark Canha (R) CF
9. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
Umpire: Alfonso Márquez 9.4 R/G 15.2 K/G
62° Wind 5 mph Out
LINE HOU -150
O/U 8.0 Runs
2222
Beer and Queso / Re: Brisket Rub
« on: August 17, 2018, 07:34:15 pm »Kosher salt and course ground black pepper
Because I like burnt ends I add a little brown sugar to my kosher salt and course ground black pepper mix.
2223
Talk Zone / Re: McTaggart's Inbox
« on: August 16, 2018, 12:55:26 pm »Unless it's a long term thing that gets worse the more you see it.Some kind of cumulative physiological effect seems counter intuitive to me. It would have to be psychological. A hitter is not focusing on an object 400 feet away. So if the batter's eye is a problem it has to do with the background color. I'm pretty sure blue or green are better background colors than red or yellow as far as the ability to pick up a white ball against colored background.
2224
Talk Zone / Re: McTaggart's Inbox
« on: August 16, 2018, 11:39:05 am »Or it actually is different/irritating, and having to look at it for half the games sucks.All I'm saying is the other teams sees it for half the game too and it's no excuse for losing.
2225
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 09:22:29 pm »
When the shark bites....
2226
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 08:50:28 pm »ATTENTION! I have an announcement.Well, we got a good radio team.
I decided not to watch the game tonight after Frito pie failed yesterday. Apparently my not watching unleashed the offense. Unfortunately for me, what this means is....
2227
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 08:47:37 pm »
Caveman 2.0
2228
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 08:35:30 pm »Lee Harvey or Patton?He acted alone.
2229
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 08:04:25 pm »
According to my Mayan calendar the angle of the sun against the batter's eye has adjusted enough that starting on August 15th it should no longer be a problem.
2230
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:58:01 pm »Gonna be a big bill. I'm behind home plate.If you will do a ybbodeus fist pump dance up close to the screen, I'll donate $20.00.
2231
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:54:46 pm »I hearby donate my encouragement.I'll eat brisket again.
2232
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:46:50 pm »Kempin' ain't easyIt's hard out there for a Kemp.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:40:37 pm »No one has seen me in the crowd yet?Where are you and I'll look when the camera shows the crowd,
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:37:56 pm »
I'm not a fan of Yuli at second. With or without the shift.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:28:15 pm »I LIKE DOUBLES!!I LOVE THREE RUN DOUBLES!!!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:26:45 pm »Our record against tricky left handed pitchers may not be 0-24, but my selective memory leads me to believe it is.As long as they throw it in the zone. Anderson has command issues.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:24:06 pm »
Marwin walks, two on with no outs for Yuli.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:21:44 pm »Beautiful job by Bregman taking that curve to right center.Just like a hitter. Leadoff double.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:18:07 pm »
Cole strikes out the side in the top of the first.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:17:25 pm »
Even a shitty team wins every now and then.
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Game Zone 2018 / Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:16:28 pm »
Rockies (64-55)
Astros (73-47)
Tyler Anderson L
6-4 3.94 ERA
CF C. Blackmon L
2B DJ LeMahieu R
RF C. Gonzalez L
DH N. Arenado R
SS Trevor Story R
LF David Dahl L
1B Ian Desmond R
3B Ryan McMahon L
C C. Iannetta R
Gerrit Cole R
10-5 2.75 ERA
3B Alex Bregman R
LF M. Gonzalez B
2B Yuli Gurriel R
SS C. Correa R
1B Tyler White R
RF Josh Reddick L
DH Evan Gattis R
C Max Stassi R
CF Tony Kemp L
Umpire: Chris Conroy 8.8 R/G 16.4 K/G
Astros (73-47)
Tyler Anderson L
6-4 3.94 ERA
CF C. Blackmon L
2B DJ LeMahieu R
RF C. Gonzalez L
DH N. Arenado R
SS Trevor Story R
LF David Dahl L
1B Ian Desmond R
3B Ryan McMahon L
C C. Iannetta R
Gerrit Cole R
10-5 2.75 ERA
3B Alex Bregman R
LF M. Gonzalez B
2B Yuli Gurriel R
SS C. Correa R
1B Tyler White R
RF Josh Reddick L
DH Evan Gattis R
C Max Stassi R
CF Tony Kemp L
Umpire: Chris Conroy 8.8 R/G 16.4 K/G
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Talk Zone / Re: McTaggart's Inbox
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:09:41 pm »I am sure it has appeared elsewhere, but this is the first mention I have seen of grumblings about the new CF batter's eye.If they can outscore teams on the road most of the time, they should be able to outscore teams at home most of the time. The opposition has to look at it too. I say it's a bullshit excuse to blame it on losing at home. They're just in a prolonged slump and are plagued by injuries. They still have the same record as last year give or take a game.
Can anyone provide a primer on this issue?
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 04:45:17 pm »
I don't know the protocol now, but fuck it, I'm eating brisket and beans tonight.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2018 Music Thread
« on: August 15, 2018, 03:21:29 pm »
Shooter Jennings' new album is pretty damn sweet. 70s Outlaw Country styled. Favorite song so far is, "Living in a Minor Key."
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 09:47:36 am »
I'm so disappointed. My belly aches as much as my heart.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 08:59:11 pm »
Why? Why?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 08:55:51 pm »
Eischenfelder got me to switch over to the Rockies broadcast.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 08:27:57 pm »
I am completely flummoxed by the offensive ineptitude at home.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 08:10:58 pm »
Colorado sure has a good offensive line up.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 08:04:57 pm »
Please score a run or more.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 07:58:32 pm »
I'm not a fan of the handsy Culbreth.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 07:50:02 pm »
I'm gonna be pissed if I ate that crap for nuthin'.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 07:44:10 pm »JV recovered nicely from 3-0 there.Very nice.
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Game Zone 2018 / Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 06:09:03 pm »
COL Rockies (63-55) VS HOU Astros (73-46)
German Marquez R 9-9 4.69 ERA
CF C. Blackmon L
2B DJ LeMahieu R
RF C. Gonzalez L
DH N. Arenado R
SS Trevor Story R
LF G. Parra L
1B Ryan McMahon L
3B Pat Valaika R
C Tony Wolters L
Justin Verlander R 11-7 2.50 ERA
CF Tony Kemp L
3B Alex Bregman R
SS C. Correa R
2B M. Gonzalez B
1B Yuli Gurriel R
RF Josh Reddick L
DH Evan Gattis R
LF Kyle Tucker L
C M. Maldonado R
HPU: Fieldin Culbreth 9.0 R/G 15.8 K/G
In Doors
LINE HOU -220
O/U 7.0 Runs
German Marquez R 9-9 4.69 ERA
CF C. Blackmon L
2B DJ LeMahieu R
RF C. Gonzalez L
DH N. Arenado R
SS Trevor Story R
LF G. Parra L
1B Ryan McMahon L
3B Pat Valaika R
C Tony Wolters L
Justin Verlander R 11-7 2.50 ERA
CF Tony Kemp L
3B Alex Bregman R
SS C. Correa R
2B M. Gonzalez B
1B Yuli Gurriel R
RF Josh Reddick L
DH Evan Gattis R
LF Kyle Tucker L
C M. Maldonado R
HPU: Fieldin Culbreth 9.0 R/G 15.8 K/G
In Doors
LINE HOU -220
O/U 7.0 Runs
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 14, 2018, 10:54:05 am »
I've been kinda wanting to try maple bacon ice cream.
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Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 13, 2018, 04:45:29 pm »
I don't recall who among those here told me to go to the Phoenix Saloon in New Braunfels for "good" Frito Pie, but I want to thank you.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Podcasts
« on: August 10, 2018, 10:10:08 am »https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/podcasts/caliphate-isis-rukmini-callimachi.html
Through about 4 episodes and it is excellent. Rukmini is also a great twitter follow.
A few others.
NPR Fresh Air
American Fiasco which retells the story of the 1998 USMNT disaster, hosted by Roger Bennett is really interesting
This American Life, has some great stories
Men in Blazers is enjoyable during the EPL season
This American Life producer Brian Reed, also has a podcast called S-Town that is so interesting and captivating.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ SF - 8/6/18
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:42:23 pm »
I can vouch for Mark, the Santa Fe Brewing Co is a good quality product. Enjoying their Happy Camper IPA at the moment.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations...Santa Fe style
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:33:16 pm »
Had breakfast at Pasquals. It was good but not really any better than Horseman's Haven, just fancier and more money. For lunch I had a Blake's Lottaburger Green Chili and Cheese Burger and for fast food it was excellent. Glorious. For dinner it was just cheese, olives, tapas stuff, fruit, wine, and then beer stuff at various places. Now I'm at the house watching the game on my phone and drinking Santa Fe Happy Camper IPA.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ SF - 8/6/18
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:21:33 pm »I have but didn’t contemplate this issue. It’s a beautiful park, but the chill is real, even in August. My fleece vest was woefully inadequate.Warm compared to Candlestick,
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:18:12 pm »Until the first time you caught a Cole 99 mph fastball on your palm.Of course I'm talking about Mr. Hudson.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:04:55 pm »I’m ready anybyime. I even have my own catcher’s gearThat would be so cool.
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball - no longer a “safe place” for us to avoid reality
« on: August 06, 2018, 10:00:32 pm »
"Life imitates Art far more than Art imitates Life".
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 06, 2018, 09:53:50 pm »
Alex Jones's schtick was amusing for about two weeks in 97. His staying power is a sad commentary on the delusional paranoia of so many. He is at best a snake oil salesman who has seized upon the gullibility and the resentful nature of the directionless dregs for his own capitalistic gain.
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Beer and Queso / Re: More out of town recommendations...Santa Fe style
« on: August 05, 2018, 07:41:08 pm »
Thanks for all the Santa Fe recommendations guys. I'm house sitting for a friend here near a place called Museum Hill. Will be here 'til Wednesday, then Taos and, on up to Boulder. We went to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, it was wonderful but a bit small. Did a bike ride and a bunch of hiking. Had Margaritas some upstairs bar on the Plaza, and ate at the Plaza Café last night. Breakfast was at Horseman's Haven and the green chili burrito was outstanding. The green chili sauce is great. It burns but doesn't hurt. And the best flavored green chili sauce I've ever had.
Now I'm here on my own for the next two days. I took the dogs on a drive up to Abiquiu and hiked a bit earlier. So maybe I'll try the Lottaburger this evening. Any non-touristy-unless-beer-is-involved suggestions for Monday and Tuesday are most welcome, also something in Taos Wednesday.
Now I'm here on my own for the next two days. I took the dogs on a drive up to Abiquiu and hiked a bit earlier. So maybe I'll try the Lottaburger this evening. Any non-touristy-unless-beer-is-involved suggestions for Monday and Tuesday are most welcome, also something in Taos Wednesday.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Dodgers, August 4 2018
« on: August 04, 2018, 11:50:26 pm »
Good game zone tonight! Stuck in Santa Fe and couldn't watch or listen.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at M’s - 8/1/18
« on: August 01, 2018, 06:53:19 pm »
Nice to see the guys step up.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 11:57:11 pm »
Whoooo!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: July 31, 2018, 11:40:49 am »I was going to respond to this but just asked myself why. The moral high ground is too steep for me to climb. I know what redemption is and believe in second chances. Those who are remorseful and contrite and who sincerely seek forgiveness and an opportunity will earn their second chance every day of their lives.
I am trying hard not to comment on the smug moral superiority and rush to judgment I see. He apparently did a bad thing and has been punished. None of us knows what happened. He, like my daughter, deserves a chance to atone and to be forgiven. He, like my daughter, deserves the opportunity to become the kind of person he should be. Perhaps the Houston Astros will help him in his endeavor. If he, like my daughter, has not truly changed, he will lose his job and be punished again.
I, for one, am going to wait, watch, and hope his remorse and contrition are real. I will hope fervently his changes, like my daughter’s, are permanent. If they are, he has my unqualified support.
My attitude no doubt is greatly influenced by personal experience. If you ever live through a similar experience, God forbid, perhaps you will better understand.
I basically agree but I think from what you've divulged about your daughter, what Osuna has been accused of is far and away worse. Purposely physically hurting someone weaker is so much more of a character flaw than someone who has become addicted. But if he is contrite, taking steps to better himself, and ready grow, then I am all for giving him an opportunity for redemption.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:53:54 am »So maybe, Godfather-like, Trump's Russian benefactors asked him to do a simple thing for them: run for President and generally run interference on western democracies. I'm sure there was no intention or expectation to win, which is why the tracks were so poorly covered, but win he did.The best laid schemes of mice and men
Go often askew.
And leave us nothing but grief and pain,
For promised joy!
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: July 30, 2018, 04:58:09 pm »I don't like or condone what he did at all but as far as I'm concerned, due process, punishment and whatever happens from now forward is what matters. If the Astros are willing to take the risk then I have no problem with it.Same here. His leash will be short.
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Talk Zone / Re: Dear Astros: Please don’t acquire domestic abusers
« on: July 30, 2018, 11:09:38 am »I opposed the Brett Myers deal for the same reason.And Pedro Astacio.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 09:05:06 pm »
Nikki Sixx
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 09:02:28 pm »I don't think I've ever seen another name with consecutive X's in it.Redd Foxx?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 09:00:25 pm »So my suggesting a hit and run every once in a while is gross overreaction and I need to chill?Even I think you tend to overstate things.The way this team is playing right now they need to take a few gambles to shake things up. What they’re doing now ain’t working, but we can agree to disagree.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:58:26 pm »Not an Odor fan, I take it?If he eats a 55 gallon drum of skyline chili, there will be odor.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:44:16 pm »
Well, now it's just ridiculous.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:41:45 pm »
Looking more and more like frito chili pie is on the menu tomorrow. Dammit.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:38:38 pm »
That smelly bastard is hotter than flaming turds.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:12:17 pm »His versatility is very valuable. Last year was unexpected. I would but not by breaking the bank.Exactly. Last season's offense was icing. His value is his ability to play damn near everywhere on the diamond.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:55:13 pm »We're gonna waste that leadoff double, aren't we?Why not?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:52:55 pm »For what it's worth, I think Tucker's .1XX is down the middle of the list of this team's problems.Agreed. Missing 2 of the best players in MLB is at the top. I would still like to see Tucker bat second with Bregman batting third.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:50:45 pm »Is Marwin ever going to return to last year's form? That's going to be a tough decision this off-season unless he lights it up in the next couple of months.I want old Marwin back so bad.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:45:14 pm »You have to be patient. Dammit.Yeah, I know. Never claimed to be virtuous...
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:38:52 pm »Youngest player currently in the AL.But you still want some production out of the youngest player if you are starting him every day.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:27:41 pm »Seriously?Yeah, I know. You're right. I just want to see the kid I saw in Spring Training already.
The kid is 21 years old. Maybe tap the brakes a little on the hyperbole.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:24:33 pm »
I'm starting to worry about Tucker. Maybe AJ needs to bat him second or third, like he did to get Bregman going in his rookie season. Or maybe I fear, he is just another AAAA player like Reed, White and Davis. He needs to get it going.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:02:59 pm »
Shitfuck, Looks like I'm a gonna have to eat some goddamn chili pie tomorrow if the boys can't pull this one out and end up losing three in a row. I hate chili pie.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:29:30 pm »
I can't believe Tucker hasn't hit a homer yet.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:27:51 pm »
Captain Caveman strikes again.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:27:15 pm »
Gallardo is 16-5 all time against the Astros.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:12:01 pm »I used to wistfully what-if about picking Bryant instead of Appel and having Bryant at 3B. But if that had happened we wouldn't have Bregman, and I'm beginning to think that Bregman might be the better long-term player than Bryant.
I've played that what-if with the same result in my brain too.
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Talk Zone / Re: This is Kind of Cool
« on: July 27, 2018, 06:04:04 pm »
6/10 - missed Carew, Alomar, Seaver, & Carlton.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 11:30:18 am »
How about Pirate lefty Felipe Vazquez?
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 07:37:43 am »Only 3 weeks? That seems pretty optimistic
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A chip fracture, not broken clean through.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rockies, July 25
« on: July 25, 2018, 09:44:41 pm »
I didn't see conclusive evidence. Looked like the glove followed the shoe to the bag. I didn't see the glove flex as if it had connected with the shoe.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rockies, July 25
« on: July 25, 2018, 09:27:55 pm »Agent Dwayne? He looked like a Dwayne.Also it's a known fact, Dwaynes always wear the visiting team's jersey.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rockies, July 25
« on: July 25, 2018, 09:24:14 pm »
That guy is really a deep state Rockies fan posing as an Astros fan. He has been waiting to complete his assignment all season.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rockies, July 25
« on: July 25, 2018, 09:10:59 pm »
What a brainless shithead.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reds hitless in the 7th.
« on: July 24, 2018, 08:23:09 pm »
Boom. Next batter, Suarez ties it with a two run shot over the CF wall. Nothing to see here, carry on.
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Talk Zone / Re: Reds hitless in the 7th.
« on: July 24, 2018, 08:20:44 pm »
And Votto singles with one out in the 7th.
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Talk Zone / Reds hitless in the 7th.
« on: July 24, 2018, 08:16:06 pm »
Cardinals rookie Austin Gomber has a no-hitter in his first major league start. Now the game is delayed while a storm warning signal starts for no reason and the stadium staff can't seem to cut it off.
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Talk Zone / Re: “We will get a closer”
« on: July 24, 2018, 08:10:36 pm »Isn’t Osuna a wife-beater? No thanks.I think a female acquaintance-beater. Plus the charges could fuck with getting a work visa for any team not in Canada.
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Talk Zone / Re: “We will get a closer”
« on: July 23, 2018, 08:32:50 pm »I have zero confidence in Britton's ability to stay healthy. It may turn out to be a poor decision, but I'd let some other team assume that risk.Same here. I'm not worried about his ability as much as his availability.
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Talk Zone / Re: Tucker
« on: July 23, 2018, 09:59:33 am »PBS is doing a Ted Williams documentary. I believe it is showing on Monday evening in D-FW.Article in The New Yorker about the documentary, mentions Tucker.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels - 7/21/18
« on: July 21, 2018, 08:21:28 pm »
Springer Dinger Grand Slam!
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 15, 2018, 11:25:24 am »
That went south in a hurry.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 15, 2018, 08:44:59 am »
Thank you for that silly... whatever it was. Were you pretending to channel me or something? Making believe you were me? Anyway, it was unreal funny.
I do love everyone, but I still hate behaviors that hurt others. I used to be pissed off all the time and it wasn't a healthy way for me to live. All angry and bitter is no way for me to go about. I want to help those kids, chuck, I love them, I feel their pain. I want to help their families, I want them to be able to escape their ugly hell and embrace the beauty and opportunities that a safe and healthy life can offer. I hate the wall, it's ugly. I would love to see the wall go away.
You and Navin seem to think that most everyone who disagrees with you politically, even in the slightest, are either, dumbshits, fuckwits, racists, facists, sexist, avaricious, or cowardly, or some amalgamation there of. Some are, not all.
I do love everyone, but I still hate behaviors that hurt others. I used to be pissed off all the time and it wasn't a healthy way for me to live. All angry and bitter is no way for me to go about. I want to help those kids, chuck, I love them, I feel their pain. I want to help their families, I want them to be able to escape their ugly hell and embrace the beauty and opportunities that a safe and healthy life can offer. I hate the wall, it's ugly. I would love to see the wall go away.
You and Navin seem to think that most everyone who disagrees with you politically, even in the slightest, are either, dumbshits, fuckwits, racists, facists, sexist, avaricious, or cowardly, or some amalgamation there of. Some are, not all.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2018 Music Thread
« on: July 14, 2018, 08:55:36 pm »
The Parquet Courts new album Wide Awake is great. Danger Mouse produced, I think its my favorite of the year so far. With elements of funk, punk, power pop and new wave. My favorite song is Total Football, followed closely by Almost Had To Start a Fight/In And Out Of Patience. And fuck Tom Brady.
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Talk Zone / Re: Morton and Snell
« on: July 14, 2018, 08:39:43 pm »Thank you. Didn't know that part of their website existed. I listened to my first podcast today.Me too. Thanks guys.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Tiger @ Astros 7/14/2018
« on: July 14, 2018, 08:37:21 pm »The Colonel looked sharp.He does look sharp.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 14, 2018, 09:13:26 am »So Seth Rich is an associate of Hillary?
Never said that. You are making shit up.
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JFC you fucking Alex Jones believing rubes need to wise up.I've never mentioned the kook Alex Jones. He's a dangerous kook.
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If I'm gullible and I don't believe I am, it would be because I love everyone and am too trusting.
What in the world makes you so gullible?
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At what point do you 9/11 truther, Jade Helm believing, Obama birther, Sandy Hook and other shootings are false flags, Russia didn’t interfere with the election, loons realize you are getting duped. For the love of god, how can you be this ridiculous? At some point don’t you feel like Charlie Brown trying to kick the football only to have every conspiracy you are told about, yanked right from you?
I'm not a conspiracy dupe. You are hysterical.
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It doesn’t cross your minds that the only people promoting this shit are legitimately the dumbest people in the nation? Nunes, Jim Jordan. Hannity, fox and iends, Gohmert, etc... these people are not bright. Why do you keep believing them?
What crosses my mind, besides the fact that Navin can be a dumbshit jerk at times, is if I must deal with authority, I want a balance of power. I understand the little issues and the big picture. I believe everyone deserves a certain amount of privacy and the right to be left alone, regardless of sex, race, religion. I want to help out those who can't help themselves. And I also want my investment portfolio to grow. I'll pay my taxes and be a good civilian, son, brother, and neighbor, but as long as it causes no harm, leave me the fuck alone when it comes to my pursuit of happiness. I vote but locally it's on issues, nationally now it's usually green or libertarian. I love everyone. I don't get pissed off much anymore. Not because things don't piss me off, but I don't dwell much on things that piss me off. I avoid ugly, seek beauty. Yeah, that's who I am. So don't mistake my lack of enthusiasm for the Democratic Party as being some kind of Republican apologist, I prefer to be thought of as an ass than an elephant. I don't live your dogma.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 14, 2018, 08:45:40 am »Find me one registered Democrat who believes their side is absolutely correct about everything and I’ll eat my shorts. Find me two Democrats who agree about everything and i’ll eat their shorts too.
Navin and chuck. Happy dining.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 13, 2018, 09:40:08 pm »Sphinx thinks he was murdered just for funDid I say that? I don't recall ever saying what I thought happened because I have no idea what happened. I did say that Hillary has had an inordinate number of associates die under unnatural circumstances.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Tiger at Houston 7/13/2018
« on: July 13, 2018, 07:12:05 pm »
Friday night. I've got 3 Axis IPAs to finish, then I might switch to a good rum.
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Game Zone 2018 / Tiger at Houston 7/13/2018
« on: July 13, 2018, 06:58:10 pm »
Tigers
Mike Fiers (R)
1. Niko Goodrum (S) 2B
2. John Hicks (R) 1B
3. Nicholas Castellanos (R) RF
4. James McCann (R) C
5. Mikie Mahtook (R) LF
6. Victor Martinez (S) DH
7. Ronny Rodriguez (R) SS
8. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B
9. JaCoby Jones (R) CF
Astros
Dallas Keuchel (L)
1. George Springer (R) DH
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
5. Josh Reddick (L) RF
6. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
7. Kyle Tucker (L) LF
8. Max Stassi (R) C
9. Tony Kemp (L) CF
Mike Fiers (R)
1. Niko Goodrum (S) 2B
2. John Hicks (R) 1B
3. Nicholas Castellanos (R) RF
4. James McCann (R) C
5. Mikie Mahtook (R) LF
6. Victor Martinez (S) DH
7. Ronny Rodriguez (R) SS
8. Jeimer Candelario (S) 3B
9. JaCoby Jones (R) CF
Astros
Dallas Keuchel (L)
1. George Springer (R) DH
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
5. Josh Reddick (L) RF
6. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
7. Kyle Tucker (L) LF
8. Max Stassi (R) C
9. Tony Kemp (L) CF
2320
Talk Zone / Re: The Shift
« on: July 13, 2018, 06:52:49 pm »A fly ball is very, very, very rarely better than a hit. So much so that it’s also a dumb argument to make.I think by stating "putting aside whether it's a hit or an out," he means is the outcome of a fly ball in play, on average, is greater than the outcome of a ground ball in play.
2321
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 12, 2018, 08:43:19 pm »
I wonder if Modric has checked to see if Mbappe has a sister?
2322
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's at Astros 7/11
« on: July 11, 2018, 09:12:50 pm »
Bring in the Colonel.
2323
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 11, 2018, 01:37:37 pm »“Kieran Trippier has never scored for his country.”It really can’t get more trippier than that.
BOOM. 1-0 England.
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2324
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 11, 2018, 08:54:13 am »I amI know that feeling
Trying to
Suppress my
Complete mania
Over today’s
Match but
It’s
Not
Going very well as the
Hype is
Overloading
My brain at
Every moment
I had it last October.
I'm torn, I have Croatian and English in-laws.
And am going to be driving to Houston during the game.
2326
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 11:20:38 pm »
That was just crazy
2327
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 07:30:01 pm »
Bregman home run.
2328
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 07:25:09 pm »
The knuckle head came in late with cleats up.
2329
Game Zone 2018 / Oakland A's at Houston Astros July 10, 2018
« on: July 10, 2018, 07:03:42 pm »
Athletics (S. Manaea - L) @ Astros (J. Verlander - R)
Gametime Forecast: 89°F • Humid and Partly Cloudy
1. Dustin Fowler (L) CF
2. Mark Canha (R) LF
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
8. Marcus Semien (R) SS
9. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
1. George Springer (R) RF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
7. Max Stassi (R) C
8. Kyle Tucker (L) LF
9. Jake Marisnick (R) CF
Gametime Forecast: 89°F • Humid and Partly Cloudy
1. Dustin Fowler (L) CF
2. Mark Canha (R) LF
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
8. Marcus Semien (R) SS
9. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
1. George Springer (R) RF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Yuli Gurriel (R) 1B
5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
7. Max Stassi (R) C
8. Kyle Tucker (L) LF
9. Jake Marisnick (R) CF
2330
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 10:09:21 pm »
It's a hard game.
2331
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 10:07:53 pm »
B9
Treinen pitching
Springer: ball, single up the middle
Bregman: called strike, ball-low and away, foul, foul, pops out to the first baseman in foul territory
Altuve: swing and a miss, pickoff attempt, swings and misses, foul, out on a caught foul tip.
Reddick: singles to center, Springer to second
Gattis: ball-low, couldn't check his swing, ball-low, ball-low, foul, strikes out swinging.
bummer man
A's 2 Astros 0
Treinen pitching
Springer: ball, single up the middle
Bregman: called strike, ball-low and away, foul, foul, pops out to the first baseman in foul territory
Altuve: swing and a miss, pickoff attempt, swings and misses, foul, out on a caught foul tip.
Reddick: singles to center, Springer to second
Gattis: ball-low, couldn't check his swing, ball-low, ball-low, foul, strikes out swinging.
bummer man
A's 2 Astros 0
2332
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:52:50 pm »
T9
Smith pitching
Semien: GO to second
Lucroy: GO to third
Fowler: strikes out looking
Middle of 9
Astros down 2
Smith pitching
Semien: GO to second
Lucroy: GO to third
Fowler: strikes out looking
Middle of 9
Astros down 2
2333
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:47:16 pm »
B8
Trivino (11)
Tucker: GO to first
White: ball, foul, foul, GO to third
Federowicz: goes down on strikes
End of 8
A's 2 Astros 0
Trivino (11)
Tucker: GO to first
White: ball, foul, foul, GO to third
Federowicz: goes down on strikes
End of 8
A's 2 Astros 0
2334
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:46:06 pm »
the a's are 34 and 0 after 7. 41 and 0 after 8. Time to break that trend.
2335
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:40:40 pm »T8
Harris (3)
Canha: ball, strike looking, ball, foul, foul, Fo to center
Jed: strike looking, ball, GO to second
Davis: ball, ball, ball, strike looking, foul, ball four, Davis to first.
Olson: ball (6 feet high), called strike, foul, ball-full count, foul, ball four, Olson to first, Davis to second.
Pitching Change
Smith in for Harris 2 on and 2 outs
Piscotty: single up the middle, Davis scores, Olson to second.
Chapman: GO to third.
Middle of 8
A's 2 Astros 0
2336
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:37:57 pm »I don't think Harris will pitch to Crunchybread.That reminds me of a band name: Big Scotty and the Hard Biscuits.
2337
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:36:10 pm »
T8
Harris (3)
Canha: ball, strike looking, ball, foul, foul, Fo to center
Jed: strike looking, ball, GO to second
Davis: ball, ball, ball, strike looking, foul, ball four, Davis to first.
Olson: ball (6 feet high), called strike, foul, ball-full count, foul, ball four, Olson to first, Davis to second.
Pitching Change
Harris (3)
Canha: ball, strike looking, ball, foul, foul, Fo to center
Jed: strike looking, ball, GO to second
Davis: ball, ball, ball, strike looking, foul, ball four, Davis to first.
Olson: ball (6 feet high), called strike, foul, ball-full count, foul, ball four, Olson to first, Davis to second.
Pitching Change
2338
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:26:21 pm »I doubt it was audible with a commentary track on, but Reddick or someone (off screen, from the dugout probably) could be heard clearly yelling to the umpire (rightly) “It was off the fuckin’ plate!” after he struck out; ump responding accordingly by barking something back.I heard a bit of it.
2339
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:25:11 pm »
B7
Trivino in for Montas
Reddick: called out looking at a strike three tht was half a foot outside
Gattis: ball, foul, foul, strikes out swinging
Marwin: out on a bunt attempt caught in the air by the pitcher.
End of 7
A's 1 Astros 0
Trivino in for Montas
Reddick: called out looking at a strike three tht was half a foot outside
Gattis: ball, foul, foul, strikes out swinging
Marwin: out on a bunt attempt caught in the air by the pitcher.
End of 7
A's 1 Astros 0
2340
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:20:37 pm »
Montas pitched a really good game.
2341
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:18:44 pm »T7
Peacock replaced Cole
Piscotty: works the count full, home run to left.
Chapman: singles to left center
Semien: strike looking, ball, foul, grounds out 6-4-3, Chapman safe at second-Semien out at first.
Lucroy: FO to left
Fowler: up
Pictching Change
Harris in for Peacock
Fowler: strikes out swinging at a pitch in the dirt, Federowicz, bobbles and throw to first to get the out.
Middle of 7
A's 1 Astros 0
2342
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:15:59 pm »Replay killed the “in the neighborhood” call.Wasn't there a song, video killed the neighborhood call?
2343
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:13:37 pm »
T7
Peacock replaced Cole
Piscotty: works the count full, home run to left.
Chapman: singles to left center
Semien: strike looking, ball, foul, grounds out 6-4-3, Chapman safe at second-Semien out at first.
Lucroy: FO to left
Fowler: up
Pictching Change
Peacock replaced Cole
Piscotty: works the count full, home run to left.
Chapman: singles to left center
Semien: strike looking, ball, foul, grounds out 6-4-3, Chapman safe at second-Semien out at first.
Lucroy: FO to left
Fowler: up
Pictching Change
2344
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:07:36 pm »
Gosh darnit.
2345
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:02:54 pm »
B6
Montas (71)
Federowicz: lines out to short
Springer: Single to left center
Bregman: Single to left, Springer to second
Altuve: strike swinging, foul tip, ball inside, ball, foul, grounds into a 6U-3 double play
End of 6 No damn Score
Montas (71)
Federowicz: lines out to short
Springer: Single to left center
Bregman: Single to left, Springer to second
Altuve: strike swinging, foul tip, ball inside, ball, foul, grounds into a 6U-3 double play
End of 6 No damn Score
2346
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 09:01:56 pm »
God dammit
2347
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:56:42 pm »
The Astros only have one hit.
2348
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:53:09 pm »
A good six but I guess that's it for Cole.
2349
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:51:51 pm »
T6
Cole pitching (82)
Fowler: strikes out swinging after looking at the first two
Canha: Ball, ball, strike swinging, foul, foul, strikes out swinging
Jed: ball, ball, ball, strike looking, strike swinging, foul, foul, ball--Lowrie to first on base on balls
Davis: ball, ball, single to third, Lowrie to second
Olson: strike swinging, strike swinging, ball, foul, foul, strikes out swinging.
Middle of 6 No Score
Cole pitching (82)
Fowler: strikes out swinging after looking at the first two
Canha: Ball, ball, strike swinging, foul, foul, strikes out swinging
Jed: ball, ball, ball, strike looking, strike swinging, foul, foul, ball--Lowrie to first on base on balls
Davis: ball, ball, single to third, Lowrie to second
Olson: strike swinging, strike swinging, ball, foul, foul, strikes out swinging.
Middle of 6 No Score
2350
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:37:27 pm »
B5
Montas pitching (52)
Gattis: works a full count, foul, pop out to third
Marwin: looks at FB for a strike, ball, ball, ball, ball--walk
Tucker: ball, foul, FO to center.
White: looks at a strike, ball, strike swinging, FC 6-4
End of 5 No Score
Montas pitching (52)
Gattis: works a full count, foul, pop out to third
Marwin: looks at FB for a strike, ball, ball, ball, ball--walk
Tucker: ball, foul, FO to center.
White: looks at a strike, ball, strike swinging, FC 6-4
End of 5 No Score
2351
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:35:30 pm »[voice up!] this ball is [voice down] hit ok to left. Left fielder has it. End of the inning.This time center fielder.
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2352
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:33:19 pm »
Let's get one Tucker.
2353
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:26:07 pm »
T5
Cole (64)
Piscotty: ball, strike swinging, single to left
Chapman: ball, strike swinging, strike swinging, foul, foul, ball--up and in, strike out swinging.
Semien: strike looking, ball, strike looking, ball--gets away, wild pitch Piscotty to second, ball, ball--Semien walks.
Lucroy: ball, 1-6-3 double play to retire the side.
Middle of 5 No Score
Cole (64)
Piscotty: ball, strike swinging, single to left
Chapman: ball, strike swinging, strike swinging, foul, foul, ball--up and in, strike out swinging.
Semien: strike looking, ball, strike looking, ball--gets away, wild pitch Piscotty to second, ball, ball--Semien walks.
Lucroy: ball, 1-6-3 double play to retire the side.
Middle of 5 No Score
2354
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:15:10 pm »
B4
Montas pitching (36)
Bregman: FO left field.
Altuve: Ball, strike swinging, foul, single up the middle.
Reddick: strike looking, ball-gets away from Lucroy--Altuve takes second easy but gets nailed by a good measure as he foolishly tried to make it to third, strike, foul, strike swinging
End of 4 No Score
Montas pitching (36)
Bregman: FO left field.
Altuve: Ball, strike swinging, foul, single up the middle.
Reddick: strike looking, ball-gets away from Lucroy--Altuve takes second easy but gets nailed by a good measure as he foolishly tried to make it to third, strike, foul, strike swinging
End of 4 No Score
2355
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:11:29 pm »
There has been one hit in the game and it wasn't an Astro. Check that Altuve singles up the middle.
2356
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 08:05:44 pm »
T4
Cole pitching
Canha: works a full count, foul, FO to Springer on the warning track in LCF
Jed: works a full count, draws a walk
Davis: ball, foul, foul, foul, couldn't check, strike out.
Olson, takes strike one, foul, ball in the dirt, ball down, foul, strikes out looking
Middle 4 No Score
Cole pitching
Canha: works a full count, foul, FO to Springer on the warning track in LCF
Jed: works a full count, draws a walk
Davis: ball, foul, foul, foul, couldn't check, strike out.
Olson, takes strike one, foul, ball in the dirt, ball down, foul, strikes out looking
Middle 4 No Score
2357
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:53:41 pm »[voice up!] this ball is [voice down] hit ok to left. Left fielder has it. End of the inning.Smiling
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2358
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:51:11 pm »
B3
Montas pitching
White: FO to left
Federowicz: goes down swinging
Springer: flies out to left
End of 3 No Score
Montas pitching
White: FO to left
Federowicz: goes down swinging
Springer: flies out to left
End of 3 No Score
2359
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:45:49 pm »
T3
Cole pitching.
Chapman: struck pout looking
Semien: struck out looking
Lucroy: reached on an infield single to second
Fowler: struck out swingin'
Middle of 3 No Score
Cole pitching.
Chapman: struck pout looking
Semien: struck out looking
Lucroy: reached on an infield single to second
Fowler: struck out swingin'
Middle of 3 No Score
2360
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:39:51 pm »
I've never seen a minute of Game of Thrones. I guess it must be pretty riveting or something.
2361
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:36:07 pm »
B2
Montas pitching
Reddick: FO to center
Gattis: ground out to third
Marwin: takes a 4 pitch walk to make the first base runner of the game.
Tucker: foul, ball in the dirt, taps out 1-3.
End of 2 no score
Montas pitching
Reddick: FO to center
Gattis: ground out to third
Marwin: takes a 4 pitch walk to make the first base runner of the game.
Tucker: foul, ball in the dirt, taps out 1-3.
End of 2 no score
2362
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:31:15 pm »
Both teams go three up, three down in the first.
T2
G. Cole Pitching:
K. Davis: struck out swinging
M. Olson: Olson popped out to first
S. Piscotty: lined out to center
Middle of the 2nd
no score
T2
G. Cole Pitching:
K. Davis: struck out swinging
M. Olson: Olson popped out to first
S. Piscotty: lined out to center
Middle of the 2nd
no score
2363
Game Zone 2018 / Oakland A;s at Houston Astros July 9, 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 07:28:01 pm »Athletics
Frankie Montas (R)
1. Dustin Fowler (L) CF
2. Mark Canha (R) LF
3. Jed Lowrie (S) 2B
4. Khris Davis (R) DH
5. Matt Olson (L) 1B
6. Stephen Piscotty (R) RF
7. Matt Chapman (R) 3B
8. Marcus Semien (R) SS
9. Jonathan Lucroy (R) C
Astros
Gerrit Cole (R)
1. George Springer (R) CF
2. Alex Bregman (R) 3B
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Josh Reddick (L) RF
5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
6. Marwin Gonzalez (S) SS
7. Kyle Tucker (L) LF
8. Tyler White (R) 1B
9. Tim Federowicz (R) C
2364
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 09, 2018, 02:04:15 pm »I have friends, that have college degrees, that support the policies of this administration. I wish they would look beyond their party and see the bigger picture. But, until they are hit in the pocketbooks and realize that Democrats are not to be blamed, they will stick to their self-righteous beliefs.I'd venture to say we all have some friends and family that support the policies of this administration. I don't know, maybe some have actually cut off contact and unfriended them. All my closest friends are liberal/progressive democrats, but I've got more than a few old co-workers and family members that sure seem to support his policies.
2365
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 09, 2018, 10:11:14 am »Agincourt: Part DeuxIf archers are strategically placed in the stands on both sides of the field, I give the edge to England.
2366
Talk Zone / Re: Jose Abreu Rumor
« on: July 08, 2018, 01:09:51 pm »What is inaccurate about someone’s opinion? The scout thinks Abreu is who the Astros need. You do’t. BFD.I live over the edge, man. My issue is with the phrase, "you can start printing World Series tickets now." I guess for sake of keeping the scout's opinion accurate, the ballclub should start printing World Series Tickets now. But that would be as dumb as the opinion.
You have gone over the edge.
2367
Talk Zone / Re: Jose Abreu Rumor
« on: July 08, 2018, 08:53:14 am »It is one scout’s opinion. Not lazy. Not cheap. Not sensationalism. His opinion, which is as valuable as yours. Chill.It is a fine example of journalistic sensationalism--presenting information in a way that is intended to provoke public interest and excitement, at the expense of accuracy. I guess lazy and cheap are subject to individual interpretation.
2368
Talk Zone / Re: Jose Abreu Rumor
« on: July 07, 2018, 11:05:39 pm »LameWell, it was funny to me, and that what's really important.
Look, all I was attempting to convey was that someone, in July, saying, "print the World Series tickets now," is what is lame. When it's connected to a trade that doesn't seem necessary it becomes ridiculous. Whether It's scouting or reporting, it is lazy cheap sensationalism and all based on bullshit.
2369
Talk Zone / Re: Jose Abreu Rumor
« on: July 07, 2018, 08:27:49 pm »He was quoting a scout.A cub or boy?
2370
Talk Zone / Re: Jose Abreu Rumor
« on: July 07, 2018, 08:21:43 pm »
I hate it when reporters say dumb stuff in July. Like, “you can print the World Series now.” It’s like he doesn’t understand how baseball works.
2371
Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/07/2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 06:18:13 pm »
McHugh's ERA 0.88
2372
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 03:40:05 pm »There's been no shortage of excitement in this tournament.No kidding, on to penalty kicks. With the Croat goalie hobbled, you almost have to give the edge to Russia.
2373
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 03:31:48 pm »
Croatia player fucked up and got called for a hand ball. Russia converts the set piece to tie it up.
2374
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 03:21:34 pm »
Time's running out on Russia. To their advantage, Subasic is literally hamstrung.
2375
Talk Zone / Re: Astros call up Tucker!!!!!
« on: July 07, 2018, 11:19:29 am »
Looking forward to watching his first game in the BIGs
2376
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 11:17:26 am »Funny thing, we go to Paris next. Their match is Tuesday.Sweet!
2377
Talk Zone / Re: Astros call up Tucker!!!!!
« on: July 07, 2018, 11:02:07 am »No. Marisnick broke his thumb 9/13/17.Correct, he missed time in to the DL (7 day concussion) in April 2017 and then in September when he broke his thumb.
2378
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 10:20:10 am »
Dele Alli makes it 2-0 England
2379
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 10:11:28 am »Back at the pub. Got here in time to hear the patrons sing God Save the Queen.Are you in London? What Pub?
Mood is upbeat, but reserved (of course, they're British and they're soccer/football fans).
2380
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 09:53:18 am »
England leads at the half 1-0. They really controlled the ball late in the half, came close on 3 others but Sterling is snake bit.
2381
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 07, 2018, 09:37:20 am »
A goal by Maguire puts England up 1-0 on Sweden.
2382
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Palehose @ HOU 7/6
« on: July 06, 2018, 09:04:24 pm »I just don’t feel right about paying a premium for a giveaway.Which begs the question, are the one's they give away at the games, one size fits all, or are they sized differently and you tell them what size (11) you need? Also what do they have on them in place of a player's name? The replicas I've seen online are sized and you can choose between Springer, Altuve, or Correa.
2383
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Palehose @ HOU 7/6
« on: July 06, 2018, 09:00:13 pm »I’m resigned to not getting one.Yeah, me too.
2384
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 06, 2018, 06:26:26 pm »
What if I went and let my driver's license expire, got in a motor vehicle and then operated said vehicle on reservation land on a Sunday before noon?
2385
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 06, 2018, 02:34:20 pm »
And Agusto for Brazil cuts the lead in half.
2386
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 06, 2018, 01:50:27 pm »
Brazil is in a heap of trouble. They're getting a goal scoring opportunities but not finishing.
2387
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 06, 2018, 12:16:42 pm »
Saints and sinners all agree Spanish is a loving tongue. So I've been following the World Cup on Telemundo part of the time. I can only understand about half of what they're talking about but it still feels like I'm getting more insight than FOX and Andres Cantor does play by play. If I were fluent, I would probably watch their coverage exclusively.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:39:42 pm »
Yehaw!!!! 2 run Altuve bomb.
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Talk Zone / Re: All-Star voting
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:35:32 pm »The fact that there are two other AL teams on pace for at least that many wins, and that they're named Boston and NY, has quite a bit to do with that, I think.Also, Machado and Lindor lead Correa and both are having a better season than him. Trout, Bettis, and Judge are all having a better season than Springer.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:13:32 pm »I'm not crazy about putting a couple of guys on each inning and leaving them there.I don't much care for that trend.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:12:48 pm »It was the kid's call.Ultimately yes, but he got bad advice.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 08:01:55 pm »From a recent Jonathan Mayo Q&A:Too bad for the guy (but good for the Astros) that Gretchen Carlson's husband basically screwed the kid out of $2.5MM.
"All reports were that he had a healthy offseason and was looking forward to turning a corner in '18. Then, he vanished. There's been no news of a particular injury, but there were things that needed to be addressed based on his '17 season. His stuff backed up, with a dip in velocity, his walk rate spiked and he missed fewer bats. Physically, he got bigger and had trouble repeating his delivery, which of course leads to command issues. So it's possible the Indians simply needed to hit a reset switch with him, hold him back in Arizona and almost start over again."
https://www.mlb.com/news/pipeline-inbox-royals-return-for-herrera/c-282405924?tid=151437456
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 07:58:17 pm »After the Astros didn't sign him, Aiken went to IMG Academy, sort of a "post-grad" school for athletes. He tore his UCL in the first inning he pitched, and had to have Tommy John surgery. The Indians drafted him in 2015, and he's still in their system. He was at low-A ball last year, but didn't do too well. As far as I know he's still in the Indians' system, but I don't know for sure.
Yeah, I found all that too. But I couldn't find anything on Aiken playing anywhere in 2018. Nor did I find any info on if he is injured.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 07:47:36 pm »I looked up the name Verlander the other night. It literally translate to "pasture dweller".'Verlander' denotes 'the dweller by or on the pasture land'.
http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Verlander#ixzz5KQkDYHHz
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 07:46:45 pm »
I remember Carlos Rodon was one of the names floated as a draft choice possibility but the Astros went with Brady Aiken. Is Aiken still in baseball? I saw no 2018 MiLB stats at baseball-reference,
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 07:30:29 pm »
My attsportsnet feed is about two minutes behind Gameday at mlb.com.
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Game Zone 2018 / White Sox at Houston 07/05/2018
« on: July 05, 2018, 07:15:01 pm »
1. Yoan Moncada (S) 2B
2. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 3B
3. Jose Abreu (R) 1B
4. Avisail Garcia (R) RF
5. Daniel Palka (L) LF
6. Matt Davidson (R) DH
7. Omar Narvaez (L) C
8. Leury Garcia (S) CF
9. Tim Anderson (R) SS
SP Carlos Rodon
1. George Springer (R) RF
2. Alex Bregman (R) SS
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Yuli Gurriel (R) 3B
5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
6. Josh Reddick (L) LF
7. Tyler White (R) 1B
8. Max Stassi (R) C
9. Jake Marisnick (R) CF
SP Justin Verlander
2. Yolmer Sanchez (S) 3B
3. Jose Abreu (R) 1B
4. Avisail Garcia (R) RF
5. Daniel Palka (L) LF
6. Matt Davidson (R) DH
7. Omar Narvaez (L) C
8. Leury Garcia (S) CF
9. Tim Anderson (R) SS
SP Carlos Rodon
1. George Springer (R) RF
2. Alex Bregman (R) SS
3. Jose Altuve (R) 2B
4. Yuli Gurriel (R) 3B
5. Evan Gattis (R) DH
6. Josh Reddick (L) LF
7. Tyler White (R) 1B
8. Max Stassi (R) C
9. Jake Marisnick (R) CF
SP Justin Verlander
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, Independence Day 2018!
« on: July 04, 2018, 09:35:30 pm »
One of my favorite routines/rants of the great Bill Hicks was the one where he implored people in marketing to kill themselves.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, Independence Day 2018!
« on: July 04, 2018, 09:31:10 pm »I assume the term means the opposite of "dirty food". What other usage is there?It's Marketing terminology for non GMO ingredients and shit like that. It's just another way to reach a new target market without alienating the people who just want their shirt fresh and tasty.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, Independence Day 2018!
« on: July 04, 2018, 08:48:51 pm »
McHugh is the man. So glad he is on this team. Now lets get some runs for his effort.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, Independence Day 2018!
« on: July 04, 2018, 08:45:58 pm »While we wait for the Astros to start vaunting in the 7th, I have a question. My wife pointed out last night the the American flag on the jerseys is backwards. Why is this? I’ve never noticed but now that she’s pointed it out that’s all I see.Think of it as the backside of the flag.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Rangers, Independence Day 2018!
« on: July 04, 2018, 08:41:42 pm »He's looked pretty weird for a while now.Yes, he really has.
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Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: July 04, 2018, 10:50:45 am »I have a major problem with showboating. I rooted for him to STFU and play well when he was an Astro, but I am glad he is gone.I never liked Gomez before he became an Astro and I liked McCann since that time he got in Gomez's face for dicking it around the bases that one time. I don't like showboating either. However still, when Gomez was an Astro, I guess I got to know him a little better due to the increased exposure and better understood, at least, his perspective on the behavior, Of course I rooted for him to do well while he was here.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Those Dickheads from Arlington, July 3, 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 10:24:03 pm »
Kevin Eschenfelder tries but he's quite a drop off. Besides Brownie, who else do they have to fill in for TK?
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Those Dickheads from Arlington, July 3, 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 10:20:11 pm »
That was an uncomfortable half inning.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Those Dickheads from Arlington, July 3, 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 09:39:03 pm »My last name is German-Dutch. It serves as an outstanding early warning system for people I don't want to talk to. Although it's particularly jarring when somebody I don't recognize pronounces it correctly, as happens when return to visit extended family.
I don't know why but I always assumed it rhymed with evil.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 03:55:33 pm »
I hope nothing bad happens to the Columbian that hit the crossbar.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 02:27:03 pm »Geiger up to his usual bullshit.Fucking Arbitro!
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 03, 2018, 11:15:26 am »
The Japanese team was pretty classy in defeat. Cleaning the locker room, cleaning the stands, leaving a thank you note...
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: July 03, 2018, 10:49:14 am »When criminals can't even trust each other...What happened to honor among thieves?
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Beer and Queso / Re: DIRECTV streaming 2018
« on: July 02, 2018, 11:09:05 am »Mrs Hawk, on the other hand, I can understand her love for Hallmark.Well played, sir.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 02, 2018, 10:56:38 am »
Brazil's defense can really close out and protect their goal well.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 02, 2018, 10:28:44 am »Mexico look like they might nick one on the break but, once in front of goal, they elect the least-best option every time.Ochoa has been a beast in goal, Mexico could be down by 2 or 3 more.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 02, 2018, 10:07:40 am »Also Neymar doesn't seem like the "third" best soccer player in the world to me.And he just told me to go fuck myself.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 02, 2018, 09:52:38 am »Mexico - Brazil has already had more excitement than yesterday's two games combined, and it's only 30 minutes in.Mexico has barely held their own. 0-0 at the half. Also Neymar doesn't seem like the "third" best soccer player in the world to me.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 01, 2018, 03:38:06 pm »I'd like to understand why the Dane didn't get a red card on that. If ever there were a clear instance of "clear and obvious goal-scoring opportunity", that was it.Me neither.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 01, 2018, 03:32:58 pm »
Tied at the end of extra time, on to penalty kicks.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 01, 2018, 03:31:37 pm »
Croatia has had their opportunities. Modric misses a penalty kick that could have been the winner.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: July 01, 2018, 12:08:34 pm »If there's one thing Russians are good at, it's siege defense.Not much of a siege when your opponent just wants to walk around and not attack.
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros looking hard at Iglesias
« on: July 01, 2018, 08:51:52 am »https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/06/red-sox-notes-iglesias-deadline-lind-chavis.htmlOkay, that makes sense and relieves my anxiety.
He’s a reliever/closer on the Reds, not the shortstop
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Talk Zone / Re: Astros looking hard at Iglesias
« on: June 30, 2018, 11:21:35 pm »
I hope that doesn't forebode any lingering issue with Correa.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 08:50:07 pm »In moments of desperation, he has resorted to cannibalism.He is a skillful player who uses his assets (including a tremendous overbite) to his best advantage. God gave him those choppers to use for more than just eating corn on the cob. Them chicklets will always be his dominant feature.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 08:45:12 pm »Agreed. Reminiscent of Michael Owen at that age.
Oh man, I remember that, was a sweet play.
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Beer and Queso / Re: DIRECTV streaming 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 03:12:25 pm »I live in eastern Iowa. I am in the Twins, White Sox, Cubs, Reds, Royals, Tigers territory. How the @*#* am I supposed to get to games all of which are a minimum of 4 hours by car? MLB territory restrictions are incredibly bad.Seems like the Brewers and Cardinals are being left out.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 01:56:52 pm »Suarez deserves a card for his incessant fakery.There appears to be no depth he won’t lower himself to
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Beer and Queso / Re: DIRECTV streaming 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 01:52:29 pm »
I think Hudson is on to something with the territorial restrictions. Have you tried to download the Fox Sun Sports app and downstream form it?
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 01:09:46 pm »
Uruguay take a quick lead on Portugal on a beautiful play.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 30, 2018, 12:30:49 pm »Don't conflate the party with the DCCC.
There are many, many women of color running this year, many are excellent candidates, and they will receive a tremendous amount of support whether they receive the attention of the DCCC or not.
Fair enough. But still, it is a symptom of a greater ill. Here is a bit of follow up and further speculation from Rolling Stone Magazine ("It's gotta be true").
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 10:55:06 am »Mbappe is donating his pay from the World Cup to charity. Which begs the question: Qui es mas charitable? Mbappe or this Argentinian defense?Argentina. But good for the young man.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 30, 2018, 10:51:29 am »Como se dice “Maginot Line” en espanol?El Linea de Magino.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 30, 2018, 10:18:45 am »
This article in the left leaning Atlantic quite enlightening on Democratic Party hipocracy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 30, 2018, 10:13:32 am »
I found this article interesting. The Coming Collapse
"The Democratic Party, which helped build our system of inverted totalitarianism, is once again held up by many on the left as the savior. Yet the party steadfastly refuses to address the social inequality that led to the election of Trump and the insurgency by Bernie Sanders. It is deaf, dumb and blind to the very real economic suffering that plagues over half the country. It will not fight to pay workers a living wage. It will not defy the pharmaceutical and insurance industries to provide Medicare for all. It will not curb the voracious appetite of the military that is disemboweling the country and promoting the prosecution of futile and costly foreign wars. It will not restore our lost civil liberties, including the right to privacy, freedom from government surveillance, and due process. It will not get corporate and dark money out of politics. It will not demilitarize our police and reform a prison system that has 25 percent of the world’s prisoners although the United States has only 5 percent of the world’s population. It plays to the margins, especially in election seasons, refusing to address substantive political and social problems and instead focusing on narrow cultural issues like gay rights, abortion and gun control in our peculiar species of anti-politics."
"The Democratic Party, which helped build our system of inverted totalitarianism, is once again held up by many on the left as the savior. Yet the party steadfastly refuses to address the social inequality that led to the election of Trump and the insurgency by Bernie Sanders. It is deaf, dumb and blind to the very real economic suffering that plagues over half the country. It will not fight to pay workers a living wage. It will not defy the pharmaceutical and insurance industries to provide Medicare for all. It will not curb the voracious appetite of the military that is disemboweling the country and promoting the prosecution of futile and costly foreign wars. It will not restore our lost civil liberties, including the right to privacy, freedom from government surveillance, and due process. It will not get corporate and dark money out of politics. It will not demilitarize our police and reform a prison system that has 25 percent of the world’s prisoners although the United States has only 5 percent of the world’s population. It plays to the margins, especially in election seasons, refusing to address substantive political and social problems and instead focusing on narrow cultural issues like gay rights, abortion and gun control in our peculiar species of anti-politics."
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 30, 2018, 10:06:03 am »It is gonna be awesome to watch shitbags like Mr Happy twist like a pretzel trying to dismiss Trumps transgressions...There now.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 29, 2018, 07:20:55 pm »
if Font had eye black on he'd be Gothic.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Rays: June 29
« on: June 29, 2018, 07:13:34 pm »
Not trying to be a comic but the Astros are sans hits against Font.
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Talk Zone / Re: Checking in at the halfway point.
« on: June 29, 2018, 03:34:05 pm »
I imagine they'd have two or three more wins if not for all the TOOBALANs.
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Talk Zone / Re: Mets Starters
« on: June 29, 2018, 02:46:19 pm »I’m pretty sure I’ll say “Colonel” for a while.That would make a hilarious nickname for him.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP, Harlan Ellison
« on: June 28, 2018, 06:46:37 pm »
RIP Of course death came for him while he was sleeping. If he had been awake, there would have been an argument.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 28, 2018, 06:23:35 pm »so, she drove him then rode the gravy train? Maybe she is smart enough to have done it all herself. Nah, she rode his gravy train.She obviously is quite intelligent. Bill has said he had wanted to be in public life as an elected official since his high school days. Not sure how much credit she gets for driving him, more like helping him steer when he swayed off course--as he was wont to do from time to time. She was very shrewd to hitch her wagon to him because it made everything that was to follow possible. I really don't think anyone would know who she was if not for her marriage to Bill. She certainly doesn't get elected to the Senate without having been the First Lady. And doesn't get Secretary of State if not for being a Senator. To paraphrase Jimmie Dale Gilmore, She was the wave, Bill was the water. In my fevered mind, women like Lupe Valdez and Wendy Davis have done far more on their own merit than has Hillary.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 28, 2018, 03:30:12 pm »And she wasn’t just someone’s fucking wife. What a thing to say.You are right, in the Clinton's case, I don't think there was much fucking with each other going on anymore. What I meant was, the best thing she ever did was marry Bill. It was mutually beneficial for both, she drove and supported him. It put her on the map. And that she's been riding that gravy train ever since.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 28, 2018, 03:16:34 pm »Find me one registered Democrat who believes their side is absolutely correct about everything and I’ll eat my shorts. Find me two Democrats who agree about everything and i’ll eat their shorts too.Well, I'm not eating any shorts.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 28, 2018, 01:38:22 pm »
Goal! Panama takes the lead 1-0
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 28, 2018, 10:48:41 am »This thread is overflowing with condescension, fantasy, and purely hyperbolic nonsense that muddies the debate. Truth in any form is at a premium- Mr. Happy is hardly the only, or even the largest, offender.There is never an honest debate when each opposition party believes their side is absolutely correct and the other side is absolutely wrong. Even when the same result is desired, they argue over methodology. And if you don't totally buy in to one side or the other, you get accused of lacking passion and being apathetic or even cynical.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 10:00:32 pm »And another thing, the idea that anyone can make a persuasive counter-argument to Trump loyalists is idiotic.That is true to for about 75 to 80 percent of Trump voters. They are impenetrable sycophants. The other 20 to 25 percent can be persuaded. I realize it is hard for some to see the difference between someone who chooses out of desire and one who chooses out of frustration. But anyway carry on and we'll see how it plays out.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 09:47:50 pm »[not sure if serious gif]If only it were a popularity contest. And let me tell you, I had correctly predicted every presidential election going back to President Johnson over Goldwater. Every damn one. She fucked me. Damn right I don't like her, it's personal.
And let me just say that sure, maybe Hillary wasn't the best possible candidate. Sphinx certainly doesn't like her and we all admire his unerring political instincts. But she did win the popular vote by a healthy margin.
So, given all of that, if Hillary is literally the worst that the Democrats can do, I'd like to think that there is reason for optimism among sane and decent people going forward.
That's what I'm talking about!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 09:30:46 pm »OR...if everyone around you - from cabinet members to campaign members to family members - has had meetings with Russians that were only disclosed under duress...Exactly like that. One can't help but wonder.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 09:29:40 pm »Huh? You said something about the supporting a maniac. Your words. Supporting a maniac fits “crazy” in my mind. So, coddling those who support a maniac is the sentiment I’m referring to.
Also, coddling those that spout inane falsehoods also fits mt definition of crazy.
Supporting Trump with facts isn’t crazy, I just don’t see much of that.
Okay, gotcha. Thanks. I think he is a maniac, or a madman, if you will, I don't think he is clinically insane. I'm crazy about a lot of things. I'm crazy about a girl, I'm crazy for sushi... I don't think that males me either a maniac, a madman, or insane.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 09:16:48 pm »C'mon Hap, you're too smart for that tinfoil hat shit.Exactly, just because they've had a whole lot of close associates die (far more than anyone else I know of outside of the mafia) under abnormal circumstances, doesn't mean they had anything to do with it. That is just such a reach and I'm not suggesting anything but that there are numbers there. Some on the dark side would say that's just doing business...
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 09:07:57 pm »I’m so sick of this sentiment: don’t offend the crazy as they’ll just bow up. We all have a responsibility for our actions and our honesty. Those are the rules. Everyone has to play by them, none get breaks.I don't know what you mean by "don't offend the crazy." Are you suggesting that it is wise not to got to mental hospitals and such and attempt to offend the patients? If so, I agree.
I'm curious, do you think all people who disagree with you politically are crazy and want to fight if you intellectually challenge them? Or is that just a generalization? I mean I tend to agree with what you are saying regarding responsibility, I think.
I'm just trying to understand better.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 08:46:41 pm »
And another thing, the more people vilify Trump, the more it galvanizes his supporters. The more you condemn them for supporting a maniac, the more you galvanize his supporters. It's salesmanship 101. If you want to change behavior you must appeal to the promise of a greater reward, you can't sell anything to someone if they think you think their stupid. their natural defense mechanism kicks in and they resist. Better to fool their damn asses with false promises of a brighter future than confront them with reality. Which is kind of what Trump did.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: June 27, 2018, 08:30:27 pm »We went very very very very very wrong somewhere.Yes, and her name was Hilary. I don't understand why or how Donald Trump could be elected if not for the incompetency of the Democratic Party. I know y'all don't like it when I say this kind of stuff but it's true and until liberals and or progressives recognize what it takes (hint: Obama-like Bill Clinton-like and not their goddamn wives) the Democrats will continue to lose. Hilary, as bad as she was, she still almost won. That should be encouraging to the democratic party because almost anyone would be better than Hilary. I hate to think that people have already conceded the next election to Trump. That makes me sick. Surely there is some self accomplished charismatic person that can inspire the way Bill Clinton and Barack Obama did and unite the party and defeat Trump.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Quad Cities 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 08:02:20 pm »
I hope he continues to barrel up on the ball.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 11:43:57 am »I can't remember seeing it in soccer before, at least not with the keeper that far forward. Mexico used to move their keeper up to midfield back in the 90s (forget his name) and sometimes substitute in net so that he could attack full-time late in games, IIRC.Rene Higuita of Columbia was well know for doing that in the 90s.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 11:06:15 am »Germany "pull" the goalie - pushing Nueur up front - and get caught.
In hockey or soccer, I don't recall having ever seen that work to the advantage of the "pulling" team. Most of the time it backfires.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 10:56:47 am »
Germany pulls their goalie and S Korea subsequently scores an empty netter.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 10:53:31 am »
And now it's 1-0 in favor of S Korea.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 10:44:56 am »
That German coach creeps me out.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 10:34:31 am »
Mexico is choking on Sweden's cock. 0-3
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros, June 26, 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 08:27:52 am »Did you ever play sandlot baseball with neighborhood kids? That is how I spent my summers.
Of course, I did. Though, we mostly played on a cul-de-sac and with tennis balls or occasionally at Hager Park with real balls when we could get enough people. Sometimes we played wiffle ball in a backyard.
The Sandlot is not a bad movie, It's a great family movie. I don't think it's on par with Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Eight Men Out, The Rookie, Pride of the Yankees, A League of Their Own, The Natural, Bad News Bears, Bang the Drum Slowly, or several others when it comes to baseball movies. It flogs the hell out of John Goodman as the Babe.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros, June 26, 2018
« on: June 27, 2018, 07:09:48 am »I agree. Sandlot is a classic right up there with the others.I didn't like it that much but it was better than the one with the monkey or the kid pitcher.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 25, 2018, 04:53:20 pm »Oh they most certainly do.Well, if you say so.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 24, 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 04:40:45 pm »
What was the story behind Bregman shaving during the game?
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 02:47:05 pm »
Columbia now leads Poland 3-0. Also Carlos Valderrama and Rene Higuita haven't changed their hair styles in 28 years.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 24, 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 02:26:09 pm »
That dad allowing Bart Ennis to talk to his little girl probably had Mark nearly calling Child Protective Services.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Tri-City 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 11:48:17 am »Dingers #2 and #3 tonight.He's swinging a stout stick. Can't wait for his first tripel.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 09:38:21 am »
I was happy that Panama scored a goal. They tied Belgium in the first half and England in the second half.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 07:27:53 am »And now El Tri has to beat/tie Sweden to advance. What an entertaining group. Fuck El TriOr Germany lose or tie S Korea.... I normally hate El Tri but this is a little different with no USA team. I have foound myself rooting for Mexico. I've got a lot of Mexican friends.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 07:24:55 am »
Well shit, now it 2-0 England.
2473
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 24, 2018, 07:20:11 am »
I'm rooting for Panama. Sorry Limey, I naturally go for the underdog.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 23, 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 10:04:45 pm »
I'll have one run, please.
2475
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 23, 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 06:18:51 pm »
Looks like a lot of people with seats in the Diamond section forgot the game time.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 23, 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 06:17:15 pm »
I want to see the home team score runs!
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 11:53:47 am »
Mexico hangs on to win 2-1 over S Korea.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 11:51:36 am »
S Korea scores two minutes in to the added extra 5.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 11:26:20 am »
Chichirito scores a goal at the 66 minute mark, to give Mexico a 2-0 lead. His 50th for the Mex Ntl Team. It was a knuckler, not a solid shot.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 23, 2018, 11:05:09 am »
Mexico scored early and leads S. Korea at the half 1-0.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 09:57:26 pm »
As low scoring games go, I like a pitching duel as much as the next guy, but this is just crapping on one opportunity after another.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 09:51:40 pm »If the Astros flip a coin at a home game it’ll always land on its side... because LED lights and tight gaps and stuff.
Unless it lands on it's edge.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 09:33:51 pm »
Sheeeeeyiiiit!
2484
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 08:50:28 pm »
Bregman has some great reflexes.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 08:46:47 pm »
Bob Gibson to Bagwell at the HoF, "I'd get you out of that crouch,"
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 08:20:55 pm »
Thinking about the 90s teams and how good they were and thinking about how good they could have been if they kept guys like Kile, Caminiti, Hampton, Finley, Gonzalez, Alou, Lofton, Johnson... A lot of talent came and went.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 08:12:14 pm »
I got a little teary eyed listening to Baggy talk about DK Darryl Kile.
2488
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Royals @ Astros, June 22, 2018
« on: June 22, 2018, 07:21:36 pm »
I always enjoy Baggy in the booth.
2489
Talk Zone / Re: Grandson Weston
« on: June 21, 2018, 08:01:34 pm »
So glad to hear he is doing better. Take care of yourself.
2490
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 21, 2018, 04:23:59 pm »Probably celebrating with the Croatian branch of the organization.
Don't think the Croats have one. They're happy not having to share a country with Serbs and Bosnians.
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 21, 2018, 02:51:04 pm »
3-0 Now. Argintine fans in the stands are crying. Maradona is crying.
2492
Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 21, 2018, 02:40:11 pm »
Argentina quit trying at the 80 minute mark. Croatia now leads 2-0/
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Beer and Queso / Re: World Cup 2018
« on: June 21, 2018, 02:16:41 pm »
The Argentina goalie just put the ball on a tee for Coatia and Croat Rebic says, thank you and gives his team a 1-0 lead 13 minutes in to the second half. Major dickstepping.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rays @ Astros, June 20, 2018
« on: June 20, 2018, 08:55:41 pm »
Ho Lee Shit!!!
2495
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rays @ Astros, June 20, 2018
« on: June 20, 2018, 08:54:02 pm »
Springer got a piece of that, and so did Bregman!!!
2497
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rays @ Astros, June 20, 2018
« on: June 20, 2018, 08:11:23 pm »
That was some good base running by Smith.
2498
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rays @ Astros, June 20, 2018
« on: June 20, 2018, 07:54:54 pm »The fedora is awful.I'd like one.
2499
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rays @ Astros, June 20, 2018
« on: June 20, 2018, 07:26:06 pm »
Kemp flying like Superman.
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Beer and Queso / Re: 2018 Music Thread
« on: June 20, 2018, 04:50:46 pm »
Been listening to the debut album by Cut Worms -- Hollow Ground. Songwriter Max Clarke channels the Everly Brothers with his light acoustic pop and two part harmonies. It's pretty good, nice and mellow jangly music, not the kind of stuff I listen to if I need to get fired up. It has more of the need to calm down and lighten up feel. Don't Want to Say Goodbye