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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos May 29, 2016
« on: May 29, 2016, 07:37:09 pm »
Dodged some bullets but it was a nice win.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos May 29, 2016
« on: May 29, 2016, 07:24:14 pm »I don't think Correa's ball cleared the fence by more than two feet, but I'll take it.
In flight I didn't think it was getting out but happy to be wrong.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos May 29, 2016
« on: May 29, 2016, 07:19:53 pm »Correa needs a hit here.
Good call, anything else?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 28, 2016
« on: May 28, 2016, 11:07:11 pm »
I missed the pick off, was Jose being over aggressive or napping?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 28, 2016
« on: May 28, 2016, 10:57:46 pm »Do you think Colby is feeling bad for Escobar?
Escobar should play basketball, you get away with that BS there.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 28, 2016
« on: May 28, 2016, 09:53:48 pm »
draymond green is a wanker
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels May 28, 2016
« on: May 28, 2016, 09:36:21 pm »Keuchel throwing puss in the first...Trout and Pujols with monster back to back HRs...
That'll teach me for feeling a bit upbeat when we scored in the top of the inning.
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Beer and Queso / Re: should i update to windows 10
« on: May 28, 2016, 07:35:43 am »
Looks like Microsoft is trying to install Windows 10 by stealth, 'Important' windows update KB3035583 will install it on your comp, like it or not.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros at Red Sox, 5/22/16
« on: May 12, 2016, 08:47:30 pm »Yesterday was waaay overrated.
I thought it was great, but I only picked it up at the top of the 16th...
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros at Red Sox, 5/22/16
« on: May 12, 2016, 08:18:48 pm »
I get to watch 1 or 2 games a week, why today and not yesterday?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros at Red Sox, 5/22/16
« on: May 12, 2016, 08:15:30 pm »Ashby is embarrassing.
Yeah, just go ahead and blow Roger already.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tribe @ Astros May 10, 2016
« on: May 10, 2016, 08:12:35 pm »What happened, I switched over to the Spurs/Thunder and missed it.
A look of disbelief and reaction when he thought he should have had a called strike three, clearly outside. I have the sound down but the view was easy to interpret.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tribe @ Astros May 10, 2016
« on: May 10, 2016, 08:05:29 pm »Trevor Bauer just put himself on my shit list. I hope we go medieval on his ass now.
I had the same thought.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Tribe @ Astros May 10, 2016
« on: May 10, 2016, 08:02:18 pm »Gomez might be dumber than Vernon Maxwell,
I feel like I want to defend Mad Max... but not sure how to?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 09:25:25 pm »NOBODY KNOWS!
Or cares, glad to see the back of him. Addition by subtraction?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 09:21:06 pm »Is this Neshek pitching for the Maggots?
no, this is sea-shack
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 08:01:41 pm »The broadcast just informed me that our DHs so far this season are hitting .200 with 2 homers and 8 RBIs 100 at bats in to the season.
That is fucking putrid.
Wasted opportunity right there by the DH and an other
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 07:54:55 pm »Had the TV muted at that point, but saw the "Boogie Woogie" and said to Buster "What in the blue fuck is going on here?" and unmuted.
Without sound you may have guessed they were talking about Space Odyssey
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 07:45:58 pm »I'm watching on actual live TV, no optional other feed for me. I'd love to listen to the radio instead.
I never remember change the feed at the start of the game, today it was the Springer dance discussion that made me wonder why the fuck I was listening to them.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 07:33:20 pm »Jesus Christ, Ashby is fucking insufferable.They don't bother me half as much as they used to (since I discovered how to change the audio feed).
Martin grounds CLEARLY foul of first, and Ashby starts saying how close it was. Then they show a replay and he 180s without a WORD about the fact he said it was close to start with. Fucking numbnuts. I hate him so much.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 06:50:25 pm »Gomez shaved his head. Let's hope this turns things around for him.
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His helmet didn't come off when he was batting...
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros May 6, 2016
« on: May 06, 2016, 07:59:13 pm »HP Umpire is hideous.I thought last night was pretty bad at times.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Fucks @ Astros Cinco de Mayo 2016
« on: May 05, 2016, 09:58:25 pm »Further proof that eyewitness testimony is not to be trusted.
We needed more proof?
I saw it a little different to both of you guys...
I thought Giles could have got to the bag to receive the ball if it was going to get there. I thought he was trying to time his arrival at the bag but gave up when he realised there was no play. I only saw it once and no replay because of lag in the feed.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: L'Astros vs. Mathletics, 4/30/16
« on: April 30, 2016, 05:39:59 pm »I was 100% certain that Gattis was going to hit into a double play. So much so that although I knew it was impossible I was hoping Hinch would pinch hit for him. Think of it, pinch hitting for your DH in the ninth with the bases loaded. Yet the results could not have been worse. Or more predictable.
I was the same, I don't think it is ESP, just history repeating.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: L'Astros vs. Mathletics, 4/30/16
« on: April 30, 2016, 05:21:53 pm »
This was lucky, I woke up just in time to see the Astros...
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 11:17:43 pm »Seems like the strategy against Gomez lately. Get 2 strikes then climb the ladder till he gets himself out
I don't know what he was doing while he was standing on deck, but I suspect he wasn't studying White's approach
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 11:11:04 pm »At least Gomez is no longer screwing himself into the ground but he's clearly not seeing the ball well at all.
I was sure he was going to take a hack at the first of the head high pitches
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: BoSox @ Astros April 24, 2016
« on: April 24, 2016, 08:45:34 pm »I'm surprised Gomez didn't miss his leg.
He shortened his swing a little
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: BoSox @ Astros April 24, 2016
« on: April 24, 2016, 08:34:31 pm »i don't see how that reply could be called conclusive. It looked like Altuve's toe could have been against the bag when he held the ball.
A couple of angles were hard to tell one way or the other but I saw one in which it was clear he didn't touch the bag.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Dwight Howard is a Towering Intellect
« on: March 23, 2016, 07:08:21 pm »
If there is a spray that will help reduce turnovers, they need to shower Harden with it. If there is a spray that will help you play defence, they should marinate him in it.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Lemmy
« on: December 29, 2015, 06:57:37 pm »
Only a few weeks since the drummer Philthy Phil passed. Motorhead was a wild crew in the day, even if you only believe a fraction of what you hear.
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Beer and Queso / Re: McHale out
« on: November 19, 2015, 03:19:21 am »
Damn, turns out McHale was the problem.
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Beer and Queso / Re: should i update to windows 10
« on: October 26, 2015, 10:56:50 pm »Were those were both upgrades of older hardware? My general philosophy is simply to wait until it's time for new hardware and move up at that time.
Same, the old 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' theory.
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Talk Zone / Re: Take out slides...
« on: October 14, 2015, 08:11:15 am »
Leaving the legal arguments aside for a moment…
A captivating part of baseball for me is the behaviour of the players. I see players react to something as silly as a bat flip or some guys says something or even just looks at someone the wrong way and it’s on. Benches clear and the bullpen runs over for a bunch of chest beating and macho bullshit. You see a guy get his leg broken by (what I think is) a dirty play and no one does a damn thing. WTF? I don’t know the rules well enough to say if the slide was against the rules, if was not, I think the rules need to change. To take a guy out who is in a defenceless position isn’t brave, this just seems to be an out-dated carry over of baseball machismo from years ago. If someone wants to start a fight on the field, wouldn’t fault them for reacting to the Muttley play. And the penalty for breaking a leg, finishing the guys season is two games? If the fielder is between the bag and the runner he has to take his own chances, and I reckon if Tejada had to jump in the line of fire to make the play he probably would, most ball players would I guess but there should be some protection when you are opened up the way he was. I don’t think eliminating that type of act softens the game, there is a difference between being tough and being dirty in my eyes. If there is no bright line put one in.
A captivating part of baseball for me is the behaviour of the players. I see players react to something as silly as a bat flip or some guys says something or even just looks at someone the wrong way and it’s on. Benches clear and the bullpen runs over for a bunch of chest beating and macho bullshit. You see a guy get his leg broken by (what I think is) a dirty play and no one does a damn thing. WTF? I don’t know the rules well enough to say if the slide was against the rules, if was not, I think the rules need to change. To take a guy out who is in a defenceless position isn’t brave, this just seems to be an out-dated carry over of baseball machismo from years ago. If someone wants to start a fight on the field, wouldn’t fault them for reacting to the Muttley play. And the penalty for breaking a leg, finishing the guys season is two games? If the fielder is between the bag and the runner he has to take his own chances, and I reckon if Tejada had to jump in the line of fire to make the play he probably would, most ball players would I guess but there should be some protection when you are opened up the way he was. I don’t think eliminating that type of act softens the game, there is a difference between being tough and being dirty in my eyes. If there is no bright line put one in.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: ALCS Game 4...Royals @ Astros, October 12, 2015
« on: October 12, 2015, 03:45:24 pm »1536
Talk Zone / Re: The shift
« on: October 11, 2015, 04:52:49 am »You have to remember that traditional defensive positioning is based on "metrics" too. I don't think it'd be accurate to say you've abandoned the metric-driven approach if it's situationally dependent.
Ok, I take your point. I have never really been a student of the game and when it comes to the shift, well sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. If the formula says that a guy hits left or right against a certain type of pitching and we would 'normally' shift, does that change because a DP is in order and/or we need it real bad? Are the metrics that advanced? For me, it is more about sticking with what works, if I used a tactic for 162 games and had decent results, I am not should I would change from what has worked. Has the shift worked for us this year?
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Talk Zone / Re: The shift
« on: October 11, 2015, 04:37:23 am »Thinking more about shifts in, or shifts out, you use them when? To reduce the chance of a runner at third when the.games on the line, or at the corners if a bunt's likely. Do you shift out to increase the likelihood of a double play? Odd that I don't know. I guess the difference from lateral shifts is that they're based on a batters probabilities. I'd guess they help a pitcher like Keuchel's the most, where control is such a big part of the game. Either way, sometimes you get beat.
You are right about that, it wont work all the time. If you shift and get the result you want you are a genius, if not...
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Talk Zone / Re: The shift
« on: October 10, 2015, 07:16:56 pm »I realize this management team believes in it and will keep doing it until the metrics do not favor it. A modification I would urge if I had a voice is to play a conventional DP alignment in those situations when a DP is desperately needed. That modification would have gotten us out of the 6th with a 4-3 lead.
Forgotten in all our hand-wringing over the change of fate in the 6th and 7th is the offense's going stagnant with Cueto on the ropes. Had Correa's liner to right been fair....
Ifs and buts galore
If you adopt the shift on account of the metrics, I think you have to go all in. If you abandon the shift because of circumstances, does that mean you don't really believe the metrics? If you go for the shift and it doesn't work, you can always justify what you have done by the numbers, don't shift when you would normally but allow the circumstances to influence your decision you have a better chance of looking like a dill. Sydney or the bush...
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball Analyst Jessica Mendoza Makes History, Draws Sexist Backlash
« on: October 10, 2015, 08:03:16 am »Well iI'm sorry you feel that way.
That's ok mate, I don't think it is all your fault.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 06:31:20 pm »Pardon my hyperbole.
Never let facts get in the way of a good rant.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 06:14:51 pm »Gomez, pinch running for Tucker...immediately picked off before the next pitch
What a waste of a pinch runner, Tucker could have got himself picked off.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 06:10:44 pm »Not sure what Lowrie is on about.
Asked the umpire what the hunk of wood is for?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 06:02:14 pm »
Is it my imagination or does the espn crew sound like they have a crush on kc?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 05:07:23 pm »My kingdom for a double play... right here.
May have to throw a strike first.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 04:30:29 pm »He did not exactly charge that ball hard and make a crisp throw, from my recollection.
Not sure that Lollygagging is the right word, just an average Carter play. He is not that great at fielding position, pretty sure this conversation has been a few time before.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 04:15:51 pm »
Rangers and the 'Eh' team going into the 14th.
A bit of tension in the 13th, Kela is a dickhead.
A bit of tension in the 13th, Kela is a dickhead.
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball Analyst Jessica Mendoza Makes History, Draws Sexist Backlash
« on: October 09, 2015, 03:58:13 pm »I remember that part in the Bible when Jesus threw the moneychangers out of the temple and then apologized to all the tables he turned over.
I always think an apology without the word sorry is not a real apology.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 03:41:54 pm »Turn it back off, go back to bed.
And miss Colby, no fucking way mate!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals October 9, 2015
« on: October 09, 2015, 03:35:41 pm »
My timing is excellent today, turned the tv just in time to see Perez hit it out.
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball Analyst Jessica Mendoza Makes History, Draws Sexist Backlash
« on: October 09, 2015, 09:39:23 am »When will people learn to apologise properly?
“While it was intended to be humorous, I understand it has caused offence."
Wrong! "I understand that it was offensive" is how you say it.
People take offense at anything and everything, and that's on them. You said something actually offensive, that's on you. It doesn't matter whether it caused offense or not, it's inherently offensive so you should apologise in that vein.
End of rant.
To apologise properly you have to mean it, he was trying to be a smart arse and I expect the only thing he is sorry about is having to apologise. I actually thought the whole episode was pretty funny; the remark, predictable outrage and statement that is an apology, apparently.
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Talk Zone / Re: Baseball Analyst Jessica Mendoza Makes History, Draws Sexist Backlash
« on: October 09, 2015, 07:07:02 am »
I may be a few days behind, but I do love a good sexist backlash… http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/oct/09/v8-driver-david-reynolds-apologises-for-offensive-comment-about-female-team
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Talk Zone / Re: Tomorrow's game
« on: October 06, 2015, 08:01:24 am »
You know you cant get a Frito Pie anywhere in Perth, who would have believed it?
I can't get to see or hear the game, have to sneak scores where and when opportunities arise. I just hope I am watching baseball on the weekend... and fuck the Yanks.
I can't get to see or hear the game, have to sneak scores where and when opportunities arise. I just hope I am watching baseball on the weekend... and fuck the Yanks.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 10:46:56 pm »Meaningful baseball in October.. nothing better. Take it to those posers from Dallas!
Great win tonight.
My birthday is on the 17th, the best present for me would be to have a game to watch.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 10:42:47 pm »C'mon Rick has no power here.. only Charles has the power
No, I ain't falling it twice in one day.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 10:07:38 pm »I've had to restart MLBtv about 15 times tonight. Now it's not coming back . Network error. Please try again...
Terrible lag the last two nights, but is resetting ok.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 10:01:54 pm »ASU sorority girls after Colby's second jack.
Is that two days in row?
I don't think I will watch tomorrow, I am on a hattrick!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 08:20:10 pm »Carter out at 3b. Again.
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Damn, now I'm wondering if it happened or are you calling it?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 08:19:19 pm »Alan Ashby is the one bad thing about this season.
Plus the road record.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 08:15:51 pm »A beautiful mind, that.
I thought his earlier theorising about bunting / swinging and the effect of big numbers was... ?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 07:42:10 pm »Fly to right, Carter gunned down at 3b, no challenge coming.
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Fuck, I thought the picture was lagging but the ball came into sight and realised he was running full speed.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 07:28:43 pm »How is it possible that it's October 4th where you are at but you don't know the outcome of a game on October the 3rd?
Is it too late to get a few bucks on the mighty fighting hawks to win the AFL flag?
Hey, Jose scores but that was probably 10 minutes ago.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 3, 2015
« on: October 03, 2015, 07:17:45 pm »Altuve with a lead-off double. How many hits is that?
How is that possible? The managers are still talking to the umpires.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:39:29 pm »Valbuena!!!
Crap, I gotta stop hitting the refresh button, that is the second HR I have missed.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:37:52 pm »
The game is going past pretty quick, I was hoping for a nice long footy / baseball overlap.
60 minutes from game time, about time for the first of the day.
60 minutes from game time, about time for the first of the day.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:27:21 pm »Pm me an address. You need a can of wolf brand and some Fritos for the playoffs.
Coronas and pizza has worked well for the last two football grand finals so I cant change at this point.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:22:50 pm »And really? The Beatles or Credence? That was a thing in Australia?
Yes sir, pre AC-DC this is what people were listening to.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:20:27 pm »
Gee, hit the refresh after Carlos' HR and all of a sudden we are in the 5th
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:16:16 pm »You are my hero.
Aw shucks, it ain't nothing really.
Big day in sport, AFL grand final and the MF Hawks are gunning for three straight premerships.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes October 2, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 10:09:48 pm »I see MLB.tv on my Roku is about 5 minutes behind
A long way behind here, still in the 3rd...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Mariners, September 30, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 07:53:24 pm »I know there was the whole Beatles/Lynird Skynird thing, but I was a Beatles guy.
This brought back memories of times when one of the local radio stations would run a Beatles v CCR poll it seemed like every weekend. Beatles always seemed to win but I would have gone CCR if I could be bothered to vote.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v. Mariners, September 30, 2015
« on: October 02, 2015, 07:50:19 pm »
This is one of the best threads of the season, not quite as epic as a Friday beer night from a couple of months ago but still a lot of fun to read. Nice work guys.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 11:04:51 pm »
That was damn lame. I should be pissed off after a game like that but I must be still enjoying the afterglow from the footy last night. MF Hawks qualified for their fourth consecutive Grand Final and have a chance that three straight premierships... winning is a nice feeling.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 10:44:40 pm »
For anyone not getting the espn broadcast, Beltre and Andruss are dating.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 09:06:42 pm »
A good tactic may be to not give these runs right back, we should try that.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:59:25 pm »
A little late to the party but the night is still young.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:56:57 pm »
Gattis triple, he is obviously faster than he looks.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:54:08 pm »Choo is a motherfucker. So is Fielder. So is Beltre. So is Napoli. So is Moreland. So is Odor. So is Ashby. So is Andrus. So are the rest of the cocksuckers. Bunch of motherfucking pieces of shit.
Good to see you back SD, I think someone may have been posting under your name earlier.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:46:53 pm »I first noticed only when Fiers was pitching his. Carrasco has nasty stuff when he's on but he's real inconsistent.
It worked, they made me take a peak.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:38:30 pm »
No hitter alert on the MLB home page scoreboard, when did they start doing that?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:35:25 pm »One of the most excruciating games to watch all season.
It could be worse, you could have ESPN commentary. I am seriously considering switching the to MLBtv feed.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:09:18 pm »In terms of disappointments, Kazmir heads the list for me.
Is Kazmir normally 95+ or am I having flashbacks to his TB days ?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:06:08 pm »
Fuck, Jose needs to take a scull into the box if he wants to make contact with that last pitch.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:02:13 pm »It's not his fault he runs like a fucking statue, no.
Not an easy play, but there are plenty of guys who would have made it.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 08:00:46 pm »Tucker smoked that and it comes up 9 inches short of clearing deep right center wall and now will certainly be stranded at second -- Astros luck continues
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is it about luck?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 07:50:35 pm »This is painful to watch
Be thankful that Beltre went right not left.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 07:39:16 pm »
Ah, this takes us back.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 07:28:59 pm »Gallardo's rat tail haircut is troubling.
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We would call it houso do.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 07:23:12 pm »How the fuck does Kazmir have an ERA under about 8.00?
Velo was low I think, highest 93? Is he a guy that usually works up to his max over a couple of innings?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Rangers @ Astros, September 25, 2015
« on: September 25, 2015, 07:13:19 pm »
Someone here doesn't know wtf is going on, this game is on tv (rare treat) listed as MLB Post Season... did I miss something?
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Talk Zone / Re: RIP Yogi Berra
« on: September 23, 2015, 06:07:49 am »
He was unique... now we will if his theory abut going to other people's funerals or they won't come to yours is right.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros, September 19, 2015
« on: September 19, 2015, 08:51:30 pm »Duffy appears not to have been around long enough to be infected by the virus.
Damn, how close was that to getting out?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros, September 19, 2015
« on: September 19, 2015, 08:26:58 pm »What a disaster. This game, not Mrs. Hawk's roasted chicken and potatoes. Those were quite excellent.
I don't know why you are watching if there are seconds on offer.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros, September 19, 2015
« on: September 19, 2015, 07:05:51 pm »Coulda had runners at the corner, with Gray having to keep throwing pitches, instead he jogs into an easy out standing up.
That is exactly what I was yelling at the tv.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: A's @ Astros, September 19, 2015
« on: September 19, 2015, 06:55:17 pm »What the fuck what Gattis thinking? Way to run yourself out of what could have been the nail in the coffin inning
Caveman sounds right in this case.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 10:29:18 pm »The Hindenberg was much quicker. Merciful compared to this.
This is more of a whimper than a bang.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 10:16:23 pm »Seeing it.
Back in business, a whale must have had a leak on the cable or something. At least I get to see the...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 10:12:02 pm »One could only hope.
Not sure what is worse, seeing it or not seeing it.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 10:10:06 pm »
WTF, both MLBtv and gameday have hit the wall. Did someone pull the plug on this game?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 09:46:41 pm »True, my bad for sharing.
My long departed uncle (the family historian) always said the detail is not that important, as long as the story is good.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 08:52:57 pm »So, my family (paternal side) have a family reunion every year around Thanksgiving. Well, one of my cousins is organizing shirts and decided to go with a baseball theme because my Grandpa was scouted by the Cards. A few things to know, #1 I probably watch the most baseball of everyone in my family--but a lot of them watch baseball, #2 my Grandpa did play baseball--but he grew up in a farming community (it's not even big enough for a city), #3 quite a few of my cousins played baseball both in high school and in the farming community my family is from.
There is no way in hell I would not have heard about my Grandpa being scouted by the Cards. No way!!!! All of my uncles talk baseball with me. My cousins that played baseball would have known and they don't seem to know. And the one that does know, didn't play baseball so why would anyone of told him that.
I'm thinking someone lied to him, but damn it would be really cool if he had been. My grandpa was a tall lean farm boy. So, maybe someone is keeping really good secrets.
I know with certainty that family history as told from generation to generation is rarely correct and gets somewhat embellished.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 08:46:21 pm »A little PBP
T4:
Reddick hammers an upper deck home run to RF
Valencia...arguing every pitch as he usually does...crushes a home run out of the stadium to LF
Lawrie strikes out looking
Butler grounds out 5-3
Muncy strikes out swinging
But the As get a pair on back to back monster home runs...Astros lead 3-2
Good move, it is old news by the time I post it.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 08:29:11 pm »When's the last time you saw somebody get dinged up sliding into an umpire?
Damn, I must be lagging about 6 or 7 minutes behind...
A's get a hit, but that's all.
Astros get another run on a couple of hits.
Good guys 3-0 after 3.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:58:53 pm »
Lead off walk by Fiers doesn't do any damage.
Carter HR was a deep drive and adds to the lead.
Good guys 2-0 after 2.
Carter HR was a deep drive and adds to the lead.
Good guys 2-0 after 2.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:55:52 pm »Carter bomb, making it 2-0 Astros.
I've got to go out to work. Let's bring home a W.
It got a Holy Toledo from Brownie.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:50:20 pm »I'm hoping that doesn't start bothering him between innings.
I expect he will keep moving and stretching so it doesn't tighten up.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:41:56 pm »
Fiers hit in the right hip by a pretty sharp liner by Lawrie, he recovered and made the out at first. He is feeling it a bit but looks like he will continue.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:33:41 pm »
Fiers gets the elephant men in order,
Jose scores on a Lowrie RBI single.
Good guys lead 1 - 0 after 1
Jose scores on a Lowrie RBI single.
Good guys lead 1 - 0 after 1
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros September 18, 2015
« on: September 18, 2015, 07:26:35 pm »
OK sports fans, what did I miss this week and are we due for a win?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 12, 2015
« on: September 12, 2015, 09:55:12 pm »Correa!!!
Astros off the schneid
Off the 12th pitch of the AB, there is a pulse!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 12, 2015
« on: September 12, 2015, 09:47:54 pm »Calhoun chops to Marwin to Lance. Marwin fields first well.
Trout walks.
Pujols ground rule double, runners at 2nd and 3rd. Mound visit. Pre-1930, a ground rule double was a home run.
Murphy flies shallow to 7.
Cron walks. Bases loaded.
Aybar lines to Marisnick.
I thought Lance was in a lot trouble, over the 100 pitch mark and it looked like he was fading fast but he hung in there nicely.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 12, 2015
« on: September 12, 2015, 09:31:10 pm »They've yet to put a runner in scoring position. The good news is, they've not yet failed to get a hit with a runner in scoring position.
I will try to be more positive in my outlook too.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 12, 2015
« on: September 12, 2015, 09:18:01 pm »
The bats look really... I don't know, meek?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 12, 2015
« on: September 12, 2015, 08:38:47 pm »
Damn, so close. If Hank had a few more corn flakes at breakfast, we would have a lead.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 12, 2015
« on: September 12, 2015, 08:33:56 pm »I like that Santiago is wearing stirrups, but he's got them on backwards.
But points for effort...
I personally think they should all wear them, they are uniforms after all.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos September 11, 2015
« on: September 11, 2015, 09:26:03 pm »Ashby is intrigued by the Astros team batting average.
That one got past me, I maybe developing immunity.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos September 11, 2015
« on: September 11, 2015, 09:23:02 pm »Gomez's recent trend of going to knee swinging and missing is driving me. Fucking. Crazy.
I don't remember seeing him even make contact when he does it, he obviously doesn't see the pattern.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics September 9, 2015
« on: September 09, 2015, 10:42:25 pm »CARLOS! STAY ON YOUR FUCKING FEET WHEN YOU SWING!
Good to see he listens.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics September 8, 2015
« on: September 09, 2015, 06:53:20 pm »
The main thing is to not over think the situation,
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics September 8, 2015
« on: September 08, 2015, 11:55:40 pm »
Good guys lose 0 - 4 and never really threatened in the late innings.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 07:52:32 pm »
Did Tucker get lost in left?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 07:10:18 pm »Star Wars day is part of the media campaign for the new Star Wars movie, which I think comes out in December. There was a pretty big event yesterday (maybe today? I'm in Asia so am not sure on the time difference) unveiling the new line of toys. There have been similar Star Wars themed things going on at a variety of big events, like ballgames.
Another one? I wouldn't have thought there was any meat left on that bone.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 07:07:16 pm »
Damn, a promising build up is erased in an instant.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 07:04:49 pm »In other words, yes...yes it is an obscure nerd thing.
I didn't think it was that obscure, perhaps I just know a lot of nerds.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 06:59:11 pm »That's really quite a lot of effort. I don't bother.
I always have my standard literacy excuse, I left school when I was 14...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 06:57:26 pm »Is this some obscure Star Wars nerd question?
I thought it was pretty well established that May 4th is Star Wars Day? I am not a Star Wars nerd but I get enough 'Happy Star Wars Day' emails to realise I know a few.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 06:53:43 pm »I can't help but think that some words got lost in the transmission of this message.
ETA: I see that the missing words arrived while I was typing my snark.
Yeah, it pays to read them before you hit the button.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 06:47:42 pm »
How do you have Star Wars night in September?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 5, 2015
« on: September 05, 2015, 06:30:49 pm »And the crowd goes wild on a routine fly ball to CF by Correa. Lots of Twins fans?
It looks like there are a lot of empty seats, I expected the crowds to pick up a lot more with the improved performances this year.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 09:50:49 pm »
Nice win, be nice to string a few together.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 09:47:12 pm »I've heard 3, and I've been channel flipping.
Damn, didn't realise I was getting so good at tuning him out... I did pick that last one up though.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 09:44:05 pm »One of those intriguing arms...
I tend to tune him out, first for the night?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 08:30:45 pm »Release.....the CONGER!!!
I hate it when I read about a HR before I see it, still better than not getting one.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 08:27:01 pm »You've got to get your shooting in before beer and football.
I thought it would be beer, shooting then football but I don't know much about firearms.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 08:17:41 pm »I've been hearing shotguns in the distance for three days.
I thought in Texas you would hear gunfire just about any time of the day or night no matter where you were?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros September 4, 2015
« on: September 04, 2015, 07:24:00 pm »
Nice play by Hank but we may have been lucky on the appeal, seen a similar appeal succeed before.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 29, 2015
« on: August 29, 2015, 09:44:53 pm »Baltimore has tying run on second with 1 out in the 9th
But can't sore him
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 29, 2015
« on: August 29, 2015, 09:07:31 pm »Have they said anything tonight about Correa?
I have been on the home feed most of the night because the Astros feed freezes a lot. They (Astros) did talk about some of the Astros injuries early in the game. Stassi is enroute, Springer playing at CC tonight and Carlos just hang around resting,
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 29, 2015
« on: August 29, 2015, 08:13:32 pm »More doubles power from Conger.
I thought that was more about his blistering speed on the base paths?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 29, 2015
« on: August 29, 2015, 07:03:11 pm »
Astros grab the lead 1-0 in the top of the third, thanks to Hanks speed on the bases.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 09:28:14 pm »Wow, what a foul ball.
I would have bet money that ball was fair, but I would have been wrong.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 08:56:20 pm »Thanks. Now I understand the "surprised he reached 1B in the air" comment.
An Ashby type compliment.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 28, 2015
« on: August 28, 2015, 08:44:53 pm »
Can we get a bit of love for Hank now?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Yankmees August 26, 2015
« on: August 27, 2015, 07:03:16 am »
You guys can rag on the Mariners as much as you like, these are the turds I save my venom and loathing for. Two good games to watch this weekend.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Dojers @ Astros August 22, 2015
« on: August 22, 2015, 09:33:49 pm »Was I the only one that thought they could beat the Dodgers? This is not a bad team. They have flaws but they are good and believe they can win.
My biggest worry was that after we no hit them last night, they would come back tonight and do the same thing to us. I felt a lot better after Jose took care of that early. The last two nights have been my baseball ration for the week and it was pretty damn good.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 22, 2015, 08:24:52 pm »Don't blame the GZ for those funny looks.
I didn't say they were all GZ related.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Middle of the 7th - Astros 3-1
« on: August 22, 2015, 08:21:51 pm »Ethier - K swinging
Grandal - K swinging
Crawford - Grounds out 4-3
Middle of the 7th. Astros 3-1.
Only 7 pitches.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Dojers @ Astros August 22, 2015
« on: August 22, 2015, 06:49:14 pm »Yeah, I think that pitch at the knees might have been what brought it up.
And if you think reputation has any bearing on the strike zone (I think it usually does) there was a couple calls we may have been lucky with.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Dojers @ Astros August 22, 2015
« on: August 22, 2015, 06:44:46 pm »Dierker, on the radio, was just advocating using technology for balls and strikes rather than using replays for plays on the bases.
He would probably get Greinke's vote.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 22, 2015, 06:28:15 pm »Except when they drive me nuts.
Last night I re-watched the first three innings before going to bed. I got up this morning and re-watched every video clip, read every article, re-read the GameZone.
The rest of the season is going to be fun.
I often read the GZ after the game, it is still fun even if you know the score. GZ has been a good read this last week with walk offs and all. Mind you, you need to be careful where and when you read, if you LOL on the bus or in air port lounges you get some pretty funny looks for the people around you.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 10:43:36 pm »That's as excited as I've heard Brownie call a strikeout.
That was the end of the eighth? I thought at the time he was trying to choke it down but there was probably some fist pumping.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 10:39:49 pm »I'm happy you got to see an Astro throw one for your first.
You don't get that many really memorable games and I only get to see two a week so I feel lucky. Especially seeing there were consecutive walk off wins in extra innings this week.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 10:34:59 pm »What's wrong with cake?
Nothing, it allows me to eat icing.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 10:25:42 pm »Donnie Baseball fundamentally misunderstands cake.
Cake is only a vehicle for icing... we are not really talking about cakes are we?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 09:51:39 pm »Fiers can't complete a sentence in this interview.
I really liked the post game interview, he seems like a great guy.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 09:45:19 pm »
First time I have seen every pitch in a no hitter, that was pretty sweet.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 08:34:39 pm »I think he is good at the techncal part of the game and I like his connection to Astro history. Besides that he has many faults.
I had a number of years listening to Astros radio back in the days when we had dial up modems with long lags and incoming phone calls would bump the feed. I actually liked Ashby on radio but when you can see what is going on you realise what he says doesn't always line up with what you see. Not sure but I think he inserts a lot more of personal opinions these days and perhaps tries to come across a lot more intellectual than he used to.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 08:11:51 pm »Uh oh, I agree with Ashby.
Law of averages or blind squirrel? He has to get it right occasionally, there must be some explanation.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 08:04:29 pm »Good grief, the offense finally puts up two runs, so let's walk the lead-off guy in the next inning.
I wish I wasn't lagging so far behind this conversation, but yeah...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros VS Dodgers 08/21/2015
« on: August 21, 2015, 07:58:33 pm »Carter and Marisnick get a hit. I could learn to enjoy this.
After you get over the shock?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 10:04:17 pm »
Too little, too late.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 09:50:43 pm »Well then. 4-1. That didn't work quite the way it was supposed to.
I thought the plan was to build suspense for a walk off win, plan is working out great.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 09:05:47 pm »P. Tuck ties it with a no out blast!
He owed us that one.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 07:39:41 pm »
Isn't it great how replays have taken all of the arguments out of the game?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 07:16:13 pm »
Who would have recognised Morgan from his playing days?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 07:14:49 pm »I wonder if MRaup is among the living.
There seems to be a pattern, the games that follow beer nights are a lot quieter.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros - August 15th, 2015
« on: August 15, 2015, 07:10:24 pm »
It is tough when someone you don't like is on a team you do like. I have never been a Blum fan, I remember when he was playing in the ABL the swag and cockiness annoyed the hell out me. I warmed to him a little over the years... but only a little.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Tigers @ Astros August 14, 2015
« on: August 14, 2015, 08:01:44 pm »I. Fucking. Hate. The word intriguing.
I don't know why you would, it is such a rarely used word...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ A's 8/7/2015
« on: August 08, 2015, 12:44:01 am »Crap, I get to see two games a week and on this day the internet has a day off. After a really frustrating morning with the providers I see the score and find out I didn't miss anything after all... hopefully tomorrow is better on both counts.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 08, 2015, 12:38:40 am »No. My wife and I met him and his wife and two other Aussies on a river cruise in Russia. The 6 of us became great friends.
Small world. Thornton may not be a household name in football but from the numbers he had a career that 99% of guys would kill for.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 07, 2015, 06:16:37 am »have you heard of Ross Thornton?
No sir, I don't remember him but Google told me he had a pretty nice career playing football without being a household name. I expect you know him from the amazing race?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 04, 2015, 06:36:54 am »
I suspect a lot of you guys that have watched a game of Aussie Rules may have been focussing on the wrong things... the good news is that the baseball observations are a lot more astute and entertaining at times.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Roddy Piper
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:38:48 pm »
I only really watched the rasslin for a short while when the kids got the interest, I think it was WWF back then? Roddy teamed up with Cowboy Bob, right?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:33:55 pm »Was it about old school Australian Rules Football played to a Yardbirds track.
A tv station many years ago had a footy promo with plenty of big hits and high marks to the guns of brixton, that was really cool.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:31:07 pm »One of my all-time favorite photos is of the lobotomized CubFan shielding his eyes with his hand while the brim of his cap is scraping the back of his neck.
Huh, there are other types?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:29:46 pm »
Another nice win for the good guys but I have still yet to see consecutives weekend wins so far. Lets hope for next weekend.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:27:46 pm »I wonder, who was the anti-fedora contingent? Why would anyone want to get rid of them? Did they update to flat-brimmed baseball caps worn sideways? Do they have to make their finger guns sideways too?
Relax yo, finger guns still in use but the hats are now caps worn incorrectly, they have the brim at the front.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:18:03 pm »This saddens me.
The game has changed a fair bit over the years. And like baseball and basketball, it has not necessarily been for the better.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:12:58 pm »Man, I wish I could synch up my radio feed with my video. Ashby nearly killed me during that challenge.
Why cant you? It works for me.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:08:15 pm »Isn't Aussie Rules where there's a bar fight with occasional pauses for some guy to kick a ball into the air; then, when the ball comes down, the bar fight resumes? Also, there's some smartly dressed fellows with white Fedoras that pretend to shoot people with finger guns.
You no longer see the fedoras and lab coats but the way you describe it makes me think you have see a game at some point.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:05:13 pm »Conger needs to work on his sliding.
Probably better to keep working on that home run swing that is coming along quite nicely.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 09:03:22 pm »Rugby in Sydney, Aussie Rules pretty much everywhere else, yeah?
Pretty much, Queensland is probably a split 50 - 50 rugby league / AFL, and you always get bandwagoning when local teams start to win.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:49:53 pm »What's the big winter sport in Australia?
For me, football - AFL. There is a couple of rugby codes and soccer played but AFL is the indigenous code.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:44:58 pm »Cold?
And wet a lot of the time. We get some good days early and late in the season but mid winter is a bit chilly.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:42:19 pm »Looks like I'm going to be spending some time there.
I love watching games out on the patio but conditions don't allow it too often at this time of the year.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:30:52 pm »I went back out to the garage I tells ya.
Get a fridge, tv and comfortable for the garage.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 08:28:21 pm »
Carlos Carlos Carlos!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:46:57 pm »
Hellickson is a shadow of the player he was at TB.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:41:36 pm »
There it is, nice one.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:40:19 pm »Conger! Conger! Conger! Conger! One for each RBI.
Thanks for giving that one away, now I have something to look forward to.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:35:32 pm »I may be the only one, but I think that db snakehead on the sleeve is kind of clever.
Cleverness is like beauty, its in the eye of the beer holder.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 07:29:00 pm »Somebody say something cute and or clever. Or I'm gonna get pissed.
Thanks for leaving me out, I have never been accused of being cute or clever.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 06:30:50 pm »
Delay on the field, the ground crew have to do a little gardening in front of home plate. The dirty is a bit wet apparently?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ AstrosAugust 1, 2015
« on: August 01, 2015, 06:28:09 pm »
Correa starts the scoring with blast into the Crawford Boxes. I have seen very few games this year but I can see why some many people have a crush on this guy.
Good Guys lead 1 - 0 after the 1st.
Good Guys lead 1 - 0 after the 1st.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ Astros July 31, 2015
« on: July 31, 2015, 10:56:40 pm »
Lame.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ Astros July 31, 2015
« on: July 31, 2015, 09:39:11 pm »Having Qualls back to his old self is really helpful.
I don't know how he was able to work at all with a pinched nerve in his neck. I know these things come in degrees but even a minor one would horrible for a pitcher to deal with.
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Beer and Queso / Re: RIP Roddy Piper
« on: July 31, 2015, 09:35:51 pm »Man, coming on the heels of the American Dream, this is really depressing. Piper was one of my favorites growing up, if not absolute favorite. Depressing.
And Hulk Hogan may as well be dead as far as the WWE is concerned.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Snakes @ Astros July 31, 2015
« on: July 31, 2015, 07:40:41 pm »You guys need to watch more baseball. He's slow as fuck, but nowhere near the slowest.
Like in the AL East for example.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals July 25, 2015
« on: July 25, 2015, 06:45:36 pm »A wise man once said..."Tucker ain't much of an outfielder."
I wondered what it was based on at the time, I get it now.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals July 24, 2015
« on: July 24, 2015, 09:53:39 pm »That game was quite pleasurable.
Really nice, when you haven't seen a game in over a week it is a very sweet win.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals July 24, 2015
« on: July 24, 2015, 09:01:56 pm »This is one hellishly hot stadium. I can't see the game for the sweat in my eyes.
I know that problem, copious amounts of beer will help.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 18, 2015
« on: July 18, 2015, 09:42:27 pm »
Lame
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 18, 2015
« on: July 18, 2015, 09:38:42 pm »Odor vs Conger. Battle of the titans.
That sounds like one of those old, really awful Japanese Sci Fi movies.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 18, 2015
« on: July 18, 2015, 09:35:29 pm »
And now its interesting again.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 18, 2015
« on: July 18, 2015, 09:17:52 pm »So I wonder what Conger said.
Get your arse in the box?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 18, 2015
« on: July 18, 2015, 08:48:03 pm »Qualls looks pretty good.
No wonder he struggled early, those pinched nerves in the neck wont make you pitch any better.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 18, 2015
« on: July 18, 2015, 07:08:32 pm »
Ashby shits me when he says things like Fielder deserved to have the ball fall in for a hit.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 17, 2015
« on: July 17, 2015, 07:45:05 pm »Speed demon at it again
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
My feed must be about 3 - 4 behind, I wondered wtf this referred to.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 17, 2015
« on: July 17, 2015, 07:24:00 pm »
The great escape, you got to wonder how many times a team has had four straight hits and not scored a run?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros July 17, 2015
« on: July 17, 2015, 07:17:39 pm »Roughed not reading his scouting report.
He stinks.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 11, 2015
« on: July 11, 2015, 06:30:09 pm »First time all year I turned off an Astros game. It was boring me to death.
Boring? I thought it was tense. Being the eternal optimist I was waiting for a late rally to get us over the line. While I have seen too many live games I know that I something this team can do.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 11, 2015
« on: July 11, 2015, 03:27:02 pm »Is the turf in Tampa appear as it does because it is quite shitty?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I think it just looks shitty, I have watched a lot of Rays games and never noticed seen anything too unusual.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 10, 2015
« on: July 10, 2015, 08:32:15 pm »At least this game didn't take long.
True, that was about 2:20? Nothing worse than a 3:30 + loss.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 10, 2015
« on: July 10, 2015, 08:00:00 pm »what skill does Ashby have that is good?
Is lechery a skill?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 10, 2015
« on: July 10, 2015, 07:56:33 pm »Ashby's counting skills really aren't very good, are they?
I much prefer listening to the Rays commentary.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 10, 2015
« on: July 10, 2015, 06:37:24 pm »
When did Carter start to hustle?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 10, 2015
« on: July 10, 2015, 06:33:50 pm »I didn't have the impression he was old enough to retire. Then again, I really know nothing about him, except he is an Aussie.
I thought you were retired. I'd wondered where you were.
I have been watching replays and condensed games, not the quite the same but better than nothing. The GZ makes me laugh a bit too, even several hours after the game has finished.
Wow Rasmus - that is what I have missed!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays July 10, 2015
« on: July 10, 2015, 06:10:01 pm »
Good times, I get a chance to watch a game for the first time in weeks. Full time employment really sucks!
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Yankmees @ Astros June 27, 2015
« on: June 27, 2015, 06:40:58 pm »It probably wasn't, but it was really close. Ask yourself this question: if Jerek Deter is making that play, what do you think the call would be?
It looked to me like Altuve's right foot touched the back of the bag, just got a toe on it but Joe West just didn't see it, but it is all academic.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Qatar. WTF?
« on: June 05, 2015, 08:21:54 am »In other words, people who don't know any better have uninformed opinions based on lazy information gathering. How typical.
Absolutely typical. People form opinions based on the facts at hand, perception and whatever baggage they carry around. I expect that the stronger the feeling the more we dig for information, but some people don’t need much to form strong opinions. It is the human condition, more information doesn’t necessarily lead to better understanding. It is a good start but not guaranteed. I don’t have a strong opinion on this business yet, maybe I never will.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Qatar. WTF?
« on: June 04, 2015, 08:51:50 am »Because they committed wire fraud and racketeering in the US, and the FBI is the law enforcement agency that investigates those crimes. Sounds like you're upset they've been caught and are being prosecuted. Not sure how to respond to that.
If you look at headlines in our press all you get is that a lot of people are under investigation for corruption. If I cared anything at all about soccer or FIFA I expect I could find out the detail but I think that a lot of casual observers (like me) look at it and think the US would have bigger fish to fry. At the end of the day, if it is proved that these people have committed crimes and get punished, fair enough.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Qatar. WTF?
« on: June 04, 2015, 05:11:54 am »Because they broke US law?
That sounds more like justification than motivation.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Qatar. WTF?
« on: June 03, 2015, 11:47:59 pm »Is FIFA not crooked enough for you?
I think FIFA could probably have taught Ned Kelly a thing or two but I am still not sure why it is the FBI that are after them.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Orioles @ Astros June 3, 2015
« on: June 03, 2015, 09:47:15 pm »We won't ruin it for you.
Just finished here, you cant ruin a game like that.
I have actually had some benefit from lagging over the last couple of seasons.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Orioles @ Astros June 3, 2015
« on: June 03, 2015, 09:33:00 pm »
Meanwhile, back in Perth, we have one out in the bottom of the eighth...
The new MLBtv format seems to have a better picture and never seems to crash but it hangs and lags a lot.
The new MLBtv format seems to have a better picture and never seems to crash but it hangs and lags a lot.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Orioles @ Astros June 3, 2015
« on: June 03, 2015, 09:10:32 pm »He swung pretty hard. But it was a big time hanging slider...musta looked like a watermelon coming at him.
On my screen it looked like it stopped in mid air for a about second, that has to make it easy or the hitter.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Qatar. WTF?
« on: June 03, 2015, 09:07:12 pm »Word leaking out that the FBI is now coming after Sepp.
I find this somewhat curious, have they run out of crooks to chase in the US?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Orioles @ Astros June 3, 2015
« on: June 03, 2015, 09:02:51 pm »Springer Dinger!!
Man he hammered that hanger.
3-1 Astros
Was that the usual swing with every once he did he take a bit off it?
I couldn't tell, not streaming too well today and a full half inning behind.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros May 30, 2015
« on: May 30, 2015, 05:32:16 pm »
I picked a good time to start watching!
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Beer and Queso / Re: rockets rockets win division
« on: May 24, 2015, 07:35:54 am »Mainly because they like basketball.
I really love basketball, perhaps even more than baseball. BUT, the NBA can be pretty hard to watch sometimes, it is far too player oriented rather than basketball oriented. If anyone has doubts about that, just listen to some the shit that dribbles out of the commentators mouths sometimes (JVG for example). It drives me crazy that the league has the worlds best players, game format etc etc but anyone who has watched how the game has changed, particularly few decades could go on a 3 page rant about everything wrong with the NBA. But, I don't see the situation changing, not for better anyway. I just enjoy it when the Rockets win and hope one day that I can find one of those men in black mind erasers so I can eliminate the travel rule from my memory and be able to enjoy the game a little more.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros May 16, 2015
« on: May 16, 2015, 08:26:19 pm »
Well, this is a fine time for MLBtv to play up.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros May 15, 2015
« on: May 15, 2015, 09:38:48 pm »Hendriks, an Aussie, in to pitch for the Jays.
A Perth Heat guy.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros May 15, 2015
« on: May 15, 2015, 08:43:33 pm »He seems to own that slicing double to left.
Those kids aren't loving their haircuts one bit.
I don't really get the ballpark haircut idea, never thought of a haircut as an impulse item.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros May 15, 2015
« on: May 15, 2015, 08:01:58 pm »Springer with a significant homer to RCF. Astros 4-1. No outs.
427 feet
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Beer and Queso / Re: rockets rockets win division
« on: May 15, 2015, 06:05:16 am »
Just when I was coming to terms with how sucky the team is, they go and do this... the lows make the highs seem really high.
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Beer and Queso / B.B. King dead at 89
« on: May 15, 2015, 05:17:43 am »
It seems like has been the Dean for ever... who gets the title now?
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Beer and Queso / Re: rockets rockets win division
« on: May 09, 2015, 06:18:28 am »Rockets get to within 5 late in the 3Q, but the Clipper close the quarter on an 18-0 run. Rockets looking pathetic.
I would have to check the scale but I think a 15 – 20 surrender is pathetic, this was more like pitiful or wretched. Damn ugly to watch too, if I want to see a game turn into a foul shooting contest, I would want to see the best, not worst foul shooters shoot it out. This fouling players off the ball is blight on the game and the NBA is allowing the game to become farcical.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 26, 2015
« on: April 26, 2015, 06:24:04 pm »
Nice fight back for the win, now if the Rockets close out it with a sweep it will be a pretty good day all round.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v Athletics, Saturday April 25
« on: April 25, 2015, 06:02:51 pm »between the Astros and Rockets, it is fun being a Houston fan right about now.
No doubt about it, tomorrow shapes up as a great day of sport, Astros early and Rockets later.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v Athletics, Saturday April 25
« on: April 25, 2015, 05:09:38 pm »He's a versatile guy.
Its true, I can spill catches at any position...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v Athletics, Saturday April 25
« on: April 25, 2015, 04:52:19 pm »
As it turns out, I could play right field for the A's.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros v Athletics, Saturday April 25
« on: April 25, 2015, 03:42:47 pm »I got online just in time to see Jose's blast, I it is an easier choice to get up watch now after a few years of rolling over and going back to sleep.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 24, 2015
« on: April 25, 2015, 12:58:37 am »Masturbate like a crazed weasel?
Not really sure what that means, but I'll pass. It actually sounds like something a cubs fan would do.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 24, 2015
« on: April 25, 2015, 12:46:26 am »I am so glad that's over.
Another half dozen innings or so would have been nice, now I have to figure out what to do till the footy starts.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 24, 2015
« on: April 25, 2015, 12:23:40 am »Well, my priorities are different from yours, surely. But in my newly elevated state of consciousness I have discovered that in order to appreciate sport one does not have to seize upon a team's fortunes like a pit bull onto the tender thigh of an unfamiliar four year old.
I am reminder of the quote that is something like, 'winning isn't everything but it sure beats what's next'... or something like that.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros April 18, 2015
« on: April 18, 2015, 09:00:37 pm »Carter did have two BB tonight.
Yes, but I think the continuing HR and RBI drought are more noticeable.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros April 18, 2015
« on: April 18, 2015, 08:46:24 pm »
How long can Carter's futility be left unaddressed?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros April 18, 2015
« on: April 18, 2015, 08:17:17 pm »Cowgill ejected after kicking his shin guard at the HPU.
It looked accidental but its the price you pay for being a wanker.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros April 18, 2015
« on: April 18, 2015, 07:57:12 pm »
Damn, you leave the room for one minute...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 11, 2015
« on: April 11, 2015, 09:49:36 pm »
So the take away from this is that Carter is ok if he only ever has to make routine plays?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 11, 2015
« on: April 11, 2015, 08:54:56 pm »In case anyone is keeping score, I despise Alan Ashby.
You have to be impressed by his knowledge of cricket though, right?
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 11, 2015
« on: April 11, 2015, 08:07:12 pm »Wait. When Springer did his part on Beltre's Little League homer before, he wasn't charged with an error?
Game Day says he tripled and scored on a throwing error.
I didn't see it because of my f#@%^*g computer.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 11, 2015
« on: April 11, 2015, 08:02:26 pm »I had trouble the first inning and a half, but it's been stable since.
Mine is getting progressively worse, but i have seen Carter K before so I guess I didn't really missing anything.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 11, 2015
« on: April 11, 2015, 07:55:30 pm »
Who is streaming the game tonight and how is the quality? I lose the picture and have to re-open the window after about a minute and it is driving me nuts....
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 10, 2015
« on: April 10, 2015, 05:57:35 pm »
Nice to win.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 10, 2015
« on: April 10, 2015, 05:21:04 pm »T8:
Sonofabitch...I missed that too
Oh well...still 3-1 Astros.
Stop blinking.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 10, 2015
« on: April 10, 2015, 05:04:05 pm »I'd like to see him there without a glove a bit more often
I would like to see him standing on second after he hits the ball to the wall.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 10, 2015
« on: April 10, 2015, 04:50:58 pm »
Easy to understand his over-running the base when you run in as hard as he did.
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rainjizz April 10, 2015
« on: April 10, 2015, 04:39:49 pm »
I finally get to watch a game, working sucks.
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Talk Zone / Re: Opening Day 2015
« on: April 06, 2015, 05:55:39 pm »
I hope y'all have fun - a good game, short beer lines and an Astros win...
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Game Zone 2015 Archive / Re: Royals vs Astros 4/3/15
« on: April 03, 2015, 09:17:21 pm »I'm there. There aren't any beer lines.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
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Talk Zone / Re: Race for the Lid XVII
« on: April 03, 2015, 07:29:18 pm »Is there an echo in here?
Old age and treachery always wins...
The feature that tells you when there has been a new post since you started looking at a thread, is that still working?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: DVR Alert
« on: February 08, 2015, 06:58:12 am »Moon had 2 hits and a walk (but also fell asleep and got picked off 1B with his team down by 5 runs) and Brunnemann threw a scoreless 8th but the Bite fell to the Heat 12-5 as Perth claims the ABL championship.
Dark side of the Moon? The pick off seemed to be a bit of a momentum killer for Adelaide. Still, good guys win easily. I think the Heat were robbed in the series opener anyway, but I may be a bit biased...
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / ABL Championship - Go Heat
« on: February 07, 2015, 09:58:32 pm »
For the insomniacs, you can tune into the third (final) game of the ABL Championship between the Perth Heat and the Adelaide Bite on Sunday at 3:30 a.m. ET apparently it is the MLB Network.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Well, he WAS a Dolphin
« on: January 15, 2015, 06:10:29 pm »http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/photographer-captures-sharks-attack-on-dolphin-at-newcastles-burwood-beach/story-fnhocwho-1227186738515
Drowning is not the only hazard dolphins face.
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Beer and Queso / Re: How Does Violence in Media Affect Cops?
« on: December 22, 2014, 10:16:41 pm »They are Christmas movies.
Not like Trading Places is a Christmas movie, but still.
I need to pay more attention, I thought that the violence was the point being made?
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Beer and Queso / Re: How Does Violence in Media Affect Cops?
« on: December 19, 2014, 08:54:34 pm »Something along the lines of Sgt. Stedenko would be kind of all right.
attention all units this is Sergeant Stadenko, we're changing from code 3, direct pursuit to code 347, completely lost due to incompetence
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Beer and Queso / Re: The Interview
« on: December 17, 2014, 10:41:41 pm »What if Holly Gennaro worked at Sony instead of Nakatomi?
Then a few leaked emails would be the least of Sony's worries.
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Beer and Queso / Re: I am not responsible for your lost productivity...
« on: November 06, 2014, 07:55:07 am »
I had the record for Galaxian in Lake Grace in 1982.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 2014 World Series
« on: October 31, 2014, 01:03:19 am »Exactly.
When do pitchers and catchers report?
For some of us it is just getting started...
Home opener for the Perth Heat in about 5 hours. It will be nice to see some live baseball, and the best part will be the championship ceremony tomorrow. Life is good when you have warm nights, cold beer and your team is winning.
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Talk Zone / Re: All right, I admit it
« on: October 24, 2014, 06:57:55 pm »He looks like a Chilean miner who was just rescued after spending six weeks trapped underground.
The one whose wife AND girl friend showed up at the mine?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Baseball - 2 Oct 2014
« on: October 03, 2014, 08:06:49 pm »Chamberlain is a colossal bozo.
That may be the kindest description I have heard of that guy.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 28 Sep 2014 - Houston Astros at New York Mets
« on: September 30, 2014, 07:42:31 am »At first glance your wife looks like a reasonable woman.
You can pick a reasonable woman at a glance? That is some powerful voodoo right there...
No disrespect to Mrs BizidyDizidy, just a general observation.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Good Guys in Flushing, 9/27/14
« on: September 27, 2014, 11:06:40 pm »No, that was a Sippfuck.
Nice one, after 161 most of us have lost what little humour we started the season with.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Good Guys in Flushing, 9/27/14
« on: September 27, 2014, 11:03:13 pm »Lucky you didn't get to see Sipp blow a 2-hit shutout with 2 out in the 9th.
While I didn't see this one, it does sound somewhat familiar...
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Good Guys in Flushing, 9/27/14
« on: September 27, 2014, 09:15:01 pm »Shitfuck
Every cloud has silver lining... IT issues meant I didn't get to see the end, lucky huh?
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Talk Zone / Re: The Yankees' SS
« on: September 27, 2014, 08:57:23 pm »One thing for sure, Olbermann and misery can not be separated. What a fucked up guy. Whether he be right or wrong on a point, he is always a miserable cocksuker.
Yeah, that is a great point. I often wonder why I don't like the prick, I tend to agree with a lot of what he says.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Good Guys in Flushing, 9/27/14
« on: September 27, 2014, 08:52:16 pm »Castro made an unbelievable base running fuckup and Chamito is letting the batting title slip away. I didn't see the need to start a thread. Plus, my formatting sucks.
I have the AFL Grand Final on the main screen, I just need (like?) to have something showing on the smaller screens. The footy has been way better than the baseball in the last few years.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Good Guys in Flushing, 9/27/14
« on: September 27, 2014, 08:48:30 pm »I'd bet shooting a computer would be more fun than shooting a horse.
In reality, it is more likely it will get thrown out the window.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Good Guys in Flushing, 9/27/14
« on: September 27, 2014, 08:43:21 pm »What? No one cares?
I care, but apparently the f#@*ing computer does not... if it was a horse ,I would have shot it an hour ago.
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Beer and Queso / Re: All-Ireland Hurling Championship
« on: September 26, 2014, 08:10:17 am »Don't forget the replay tomorrow. 5PM Dublin time.
It is a big weekend in sport, Hurling, AFL Grand Final on Saturday (the mighty Hawks to take their 12th premiership cup) and the last weekend of baseball. I will be exhausted by Monday.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: pond muck v. Stros, 9/20/14
« on: September 20, 2014, 08:55:56 pm »
5 home runs looks like a winning strategy, we should do that more often.
Astros win 10 - 1.
Astros win 10 - 1.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: pond muck v. Stros, 9/20/14
« on: September 20, 2014, 07:10:24 pm »
Keuchel had to battle hard to limit the damage in the top of the third.
Good guys lead 5 - 1.
Good guys lead 5 - 1.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: pond muck v. Stros, 9/20/14
« on: September 20, 2014, 06:48:11 pm »
2 x 2 run HR's for a 4 run first is great start. And surprise surprise, didn't give them right back
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 20, 2014, 08:18:31 am »Not according to Kris. Of course the obey clause had long been jettisoned by the time we got married. Or maybe it was in my vows. I can't remember.
I got an obey, I remember it clearly AND I have witnesses.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Fish Sticks @ Astros 19/9/14
« on: September 19, 2014, 10:19:15 pm »I tuned back into the game to see if Altuve was going to get his 4th straight hit and saw he was lifted for pinch hitter Marc Krauss at the top of the inning whe down by 6. I'm trying to imagine in what bizarro-world universe that makes sense.
You are still trying to make sense of this? I admire your stick-to-it-ness.
I tend to ponder the more trivial things at this point. Like that I once had a footy coach named Lawless, he was a cop.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Fish Sticks @ Astros 19/9/14
« on: September 19, 2014, 09:16:16 pm »I'm a big fan of fish sticks, and isn't this a great game?
You mean baseball? Yeah, baseball is a great game.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Fish Sticks @ Astros 19/9/14
« on: September 19, 2014, 08:58:52 pm »
In response to giving up 7 in the top of the frame, Astros hitters go down in order in their half. Lame.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Fish Sticks @ Astros 19/9/14
« on: September 19, 2014, 08:53:33 pm »
Brutal top of the 4th, gave up 7 and it felt like we got off light.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Fish Sticks @ Astros 19/9/14
« on: September 19, 2014, 07:41:48 pm »
What, no one likes fish sticks?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 19, 2014, 07:00:19 pm »There shoul be a prohibition against wifely gloating in the marriage vows.
Isn't it covered in the 'love, honour and obey' clause?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 11:54:58 pm »
I don't know why Swisher is not paying but it is small bonus not having to watch that smug little wanker.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 11:49:27 pm »What happened? Gameday seems to have locked up and MLB audio refuses to play for me.
Funny timing it was like that shitty throw that caused the lock up. But the picture came back just in time to see Fowler strike out, lucky huh?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 09:59:44 pm »Damn it. It's gotten to the point where I'm scared to see a lead in the 9th.
Walk off wins are even better.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 09:42:05 pm »Francona gets to do that I guess.
Pretty sure I saw Joe Maddon get tossed for leaving the dugout to talk about a replay. He didn't get a chance to say anything, ejected after taking two steps.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 09:36:48 pm »
I thought there was supposed to be no further discussion after a replay?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 08:58:27 pm »I saw Carter have a long conversation with the first base coach before he was caught stealing there.
If he was asking about if he should try to steal abase or not, he should get a second opinion next time.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 08:53:25 pm »
TV crew reporting Appel threw a bull pen session in Houston... lets hope there is no mass hysteria this time around.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 08:42:02 pm »
Is it just me or does Leila have a really horrible accent (or voice)?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 08:28:10 pm »Yes, Ken Johnson right?
I don't remember the detail, I think it was a tv or radio story during a slow game...
What do you know, good guys surge into the lead. 1 - 0 after 4.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 08:14:34 pm »Or just wait for about 8 consecutive walks and/or errors.
Didn't the Astros take a loss once in a game where the pitcher recorded a no hitter?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 08:03:36 pm »However, they aren't going to get there if they keep striking out like this.
Yep, we need to put bat on ball at some point.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: 18 Sep 2014 - Cleveland Indians at Houston Astros
« on: September 18, 2014, 07:39:32 pm »Only nine more games after this one.
If they lose every game out then I win RTFL.
Unlucky, you miss by nine.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels September 13, 2014
« on: September 13, 2014, 09:45:20 pm »
Maybe we are wearing Trout down, only a double this time.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos September 12, 2014
« on: September 12, 2014, 11:03:16 pm »You see it every now and again - I think Ellsbury maybe did it a few years back? - but this wasn't a sac fly, it was a flyout and an E6. No RBI.
You are right, of course... apparently errors are contagious.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Halos September 12, 2014
« on: September 12, 2014, 10:45:49 pm »
Sac-fly scoring a runner from second is not something you see every day.
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Talk Zone / Re: Next year's team
« on: September 12, 2014, 08:44:24 am »I would be confident betting on one of Keuchel or McHugh falling off next season, but maybe I'm just a pessimist.
Have you always been a pessimist or just since you became an Astros fan?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners September 10, 2014
« on: September 11, 2014, 12:23:19 am »
Good guys take the series with a win 5 - 2, nice to continue the recent winning ways.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners September 10, 2014
« on: September 10, 2014, 09:53:21 pm »Last night Villar looked brilliant, tonight not so much.
He had no chance in hell of making that out at first, why wouldn't he just hang on to it?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Mariners September 10, 2014
« on: September 10, 2014, 09:42:56 pm »
First game I have had a chance to watch in a couple of weeks and we break out to an early lead, how sweet it is.
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Beer and Queso / Re: All-Ireland Hurling Championship
« on: September 09, 2014, 06:52:09 am »Great match. The Tipps had too many goal opportunities wasted but were able to come from behind and draw. Replay on 9/27.
Damned glad it was a draw and they will have a replay, I screwed up the recording and only got the first half. Looking forward to the replay, I may even set an alarm and watch it while it happens.
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Talk Zone / Re: Porter Fired
« on: September 08, 2014, 12:03:08 am »I have no opinion on the Bodie matter, but to claim it as an "outrage du jour" is similar to creating a narrative she decries against. Lots of people feel like they need to choose sides, and many who have chosen the Luhnow side seem compelled to create a narrative that numerous media members are out to get Luhnow. Its starting to border on paranoia.
It is not paranoia if they are really out to get you.
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Beer and Queso / Re: All-Ireland Hurling Championship
« on: September 07, 2014, 08:20:50 am »We're on our way to our local right now to take this in. It's a crazy game.
That's the way, good for you. I am tempted to set an alarm and get up ay 1:00 am and watch it live, but if I do I will probably watch the Astros at the same time bum out the whole thing. Recording it seems like the way to go but it would be pretty sweet to see it in a sports bar.
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Beer and Queso / All-Ireland Hurling Championship
« on: September 07, 2014, 06:08:02 am »
The big game is on today, Kilkenny v Tipperary and it should be a close one... if you have never seen a game, do yourself a favour and try to catch it. Go Cats!
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Beer and Queso / Re: Mazda Miata
« on: September 05, 2014, 08:26:43 am »You fuckers can only dream about my aftermarket exhaust.
So the exhaust is not included when you sell?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Mazda Miata
« on: September 04, 2014, 07:36:08 pm »Hemi?
I have never had a hemi but I think I should, I am trying to convince the missus that a Chrysler 300 with a hemi is the car for her... not doing too well so far.
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Talk Zone / Re: Porter Fired
« on: September 04, 2014, 07:20:52 pm »Sorry, but the #Astros firing Bo Porter before the end of the season is bush league.
Word.
My memory isn't that great but didn't the same thing happen with Garner, Cooper and Mills?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 29, 2014
« on: August 29, 2014, 10:17:10 pm »
Do we just go for the tie and take our chances in extra innings?
Or do we try to end it here?
Or do we try to end it here?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros August 25, 2014
« on: August 28, 2014, 05:53:11 pm »I've been to Kalgoorlie. It kind of looks like an Old West town. I remember a large antique piece of furniture in a shop's foyer on the main street through town. According to a plaque, it was given around the turn of the (last) century by an American engineer to the ladies of one of the town's better brothels. The engineer, who worked in the local mining industry for a time, was named Herbert Hoover.
Still a lot of mining in the area.
I worked the last couple of days at the Mining Hall of Fame in Kal, I see Herbie is enshrined there. Apparently his contribution was in mine engineering and financial structure in mining, no mention of brothels.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros August 25, 2014
« on: August 25, 2014, 11:16:08 pm »I don't think I know anyone in Kalgoorlie.
A lot of Holden utes in Kal... it pays to be careful in that town.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros August 25, 2014
« on: August 25, 2014, 10:49:30 pm »I'm wondering when, in the ninth inning of a one-run game, has a manager let a reliever walk four batters in a row.
When I say, as I do occasionally, that the Astros are not trying to win this is what I mean. That they literally are not trying to win.
Also, on another of my favorite topics, I tune in to hear the soothing, familiar sound of Dierk's voice. Literally the second I tune in I find that he and Ash are talking about hot dogs. Fuck me, I mean, seriously. The Astros don't care about winning? That's fine. I don't care if they win. BUT QUIT TALKING ABOUT FOOD, FUCK.
Although it was awfully nice to hear Dierker call the game.
I am going to Kalgoorlie for a couple of days and probably wont check the scores, it is getting too hard to think about these guys again. Not sure if they have hot dogs in Kal? I will let you know when I have found out.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians August 23, 2014
« on: August 23, 2014, 09:31:24 pm »1826
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians August 23, 2014
« on: August 23, 2014, 09:26:43 pm »Talk about a brutal game.
Wearing helmets now mandatory.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians August 23, 2014
« on: August 23, 2014, 09:10:50 pm »Altuve just livened it up.
Got out of the jam with some stick-to-it-ness.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians August 23, 2014
« on: August 23, 2014, 09:03:15 pm »you're watching Irish guys throw up?
It is caused by the concussion...
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians August 23, 2014
« on: August 23, 2014, 08:12:55 pm »
It is putting me to sleep, I am trying to liven it up by playing the All-Ireland Hurling semi finals on the second screen.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians August 23, 2014
« on: August 23, 2014, 07:55:46 pm »
Is it just me or does this game seem painfully slow?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tribe August 22, 2014
« on: August 22, 2014, 07:35:55 pm »
There is something we see a lot, score and then give it right back in the next half innings. I reckon you would win more than you would lose if you took that bet.
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Talk Zone / Re: one word
« on: August 20, 2014, 02:17:41 am »But nihilists kicked Lebowski's ass.
True, but Lebowski is a pacifist.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox August 17, 2014
« on: August 17, 2014, 10:55:46 pm »I'm going to spend the afternoon building a statue of Altuve in my backyard.
That shouldn't take all afternoon.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox August 16, 2014
« on: August 16, 2014, 07:41:31 pm »Altuve with a rare CS. He was out by a foot.
5-3 bottom of the 4th. One out, none on. Carter up.
Jose would do better if he slid on his arse instead of his face.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox August 16, 2014
« on: August 16, 2014, 07:12:04 pm »
An hour to complete 2 innings, gripping stuff.
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Talk Zone / Re: This stupid blocking-the-plate rule has to go
« on: August 16, 2014, 04:23:40 pm »Fielden Culbreth looks like he could block the plate while standing 2 feet behind it. That is one tubby umpire.
And if Jose Molina is the catcher, there is not a lot of unoccupied territory near the plate.
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Talk Zone / Re: one word
« on: August 16, 2014, 04:19:42 pm »nihilist, it's got to be nihilist.
Nihilists suck, say what you want about the tenets of national socialism Dude, at least it's an ethos.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox August 15, 2014
« on: August 16, 2014, 04:13:54 pm »I'm still trying to figure out what in the hell the Sox catcher was doing there. He gets the throw from Pedroia, and at that point he is standing right on home plate. Petit isn't even in the picture yet as he's still 15-20 feet from home. Instead of placing himself in between Petit and home plate, he runs in a fucking semi-circle out towards the mound and then back towards the base line, allowing Petit to run past him toward home.
The catcher actually then made a very nice heads-up quick flip to the pitcher covering home, but I just can't figure out what in the fuck he was thinking, circling around the runner like that. Totally bizarre play.
And of course there's also the question of why the hell Petit was trying to score at all, because he should have been out by a mile and that's a terrible way to end a rally.
Lastly, great job by Fowler beating what should have been an easy 6-4 force play.
If they had a chance to do it again, I expect Bogaerts would just go to first and try to nail the fleet-footed Dominguez. It all went down hill from there... dick steppin' with golf shoes on.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox August 15, 2014
« on: August 15, 2014, 10:09:11 pm »
Who knew the Astros first ever win at Fenway would cause this much excitement?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 9, 2014
« on: August 09, 2014, 08:20:27 pm »Well, it's juvenile, but it has to be said: Fuck Yu, Rangers.
Juvenile is pretty normal here as far as I can tell.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 9, 2014
« on: August 09, 2014, 08:17:50 pm »
Surprising he was left out there so long?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 9, 2014
« on: August 09, 2014, 07:53:21 pm »Almost a hour and a half in and just in the top of the fourth.
Still quicker than the AL East.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 9, 2014
« on: August 09, 2014, 06:43:33 pm »Nice to see that glove flip backfire for a change.
Combination of good fortune and perseverance gave us a nice start.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 9, 2014
« on: August 09, 2014, 06:17:00 pm »
Shin-Bob got laugh out of while I was reading last night's recap.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 8, 2014
« on: August 08, 2014, 09:06:25 pm »Two pop-ups to third base in the inning. Very depressing. I really wanted Krauss's "double" to come back to bite the Rangers.
The way they handled that Krauss pop up was on the nose...
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 8, 2014
« on: August 08, 2014, 08:39:44 pm »Who is Matt Clark? Julia's BF?
Connect all the dots and it sounds like it.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 8, 2014
« on: August 08, 2014, 07:49:06 pm »I got home just in time to turn on the TV and see Arencibia deliver his HR. FML.
Not to worry, the mascot discussion should help take your mind off how crappy the team is playing right now.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 7, 2014
« on: August 07, 2014, 09:06:17 pm »This is just so fucking predictable. Is it really that hard to find a reliever who can occasionally get more outs than runs given up?
The games where we have a lead and then piss it away are hard to take, when we give up an early lead it seems to be easier to accept the fate. I going out to the shed, pick up the club hammer and find something that needs to be hit really hard a few times.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 7, 2014
« on: August 07, 2014, 08:46:25 pm »I'll be fascinated to see just how this goes tits-up.
There it is, can you look into that crystal ball and see when we will win one?.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 7, 2014
« on: August 07, 2014, 08:42:50 pm »That's hilarious.
Sorry, I disagree... being predictable does not make it hilarious.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 7, 2014
« on: August 07, 2014, 08:40:44 pm »it didn't look that bad on radio.
It was bad, we would have 3 outs by now if that play was made.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 7, 2014
« on: August 07, 2014, 08:32:29 pm »
How the fuck is that fucked up play at first base not a fuckin' error?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 10:50:45 pm »
Second stretch...
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Talk Zone / Re: Springer sent down to Quad Cities
« on: August 05, 2014, 10:45:25 pm »Done, and well worth the effort. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBeZPJ03lW0
ETA: I kept thinking, how come the Aussie is telling me about the Rock Island Line, and then I thought, railroad man, as I recall. That's great that you knew.
I know a guy in Houston used to work on the Rock Island (the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific actually), he ended up with the SP in Texas. I got to know him while he was consulting over here a few years ago with a bunch of other SP guys. The SP guys didn't have a high regard for the Rock Island, always called it a broke dick operation. I loved teasing them ol' boys and tell them it didn't matter, Rock Island had the cool song and that's what counts.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 10:16:10 pm »
The good news is that normal services have been resumed in the southern hemisphere.
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Talk Zone / Re: Springer sent down to Quad Cities
« on: August 05, 2014, 10:14:15 pm »Isn't the line a road?
Yep, aka the track, right of way or permanent way.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 09:42:34 pm »
Joba the Chamberlain plunked Jeter. I have the sound down but I bet that got the boo birds started.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:55:06 pm »
From my view it looks like they lost power and everyone is just standing there in the dark...
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:48:06 pm »This is an important life lesson. My other pitcher blew up. At least Keuchel didn't, and I'll keep my mouth shut about Sipp.
I have a history of being a bit of a slow learner when it comes to these sorts of lessons.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:20:02 pm »Same here.
I guess this is what happens when you live south of he border.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:18:46 pm »Mine's working fine.I should not have complained... cant get a damned thing now.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 08:08:14 pm »
Anyone else struggling with MLBtv? I can only stream for 20 - 30 seconds at a time.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Phightins August 5, 2014
« on: August 05, 2014, 07:30:39 pm »
This game seems to be a snoozer.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Anyone interested in joining the SnS Fantasy Football League?
« on: August 04, 2014, 10:29:03 pm »Okay, everyone who is not already in the SnS fantasy football league. You are fucking up. But there is hope, there are openings for more players. It's a fun league. We have 31.438% more fun than the average fantasy football league. You should really give it a try. You can't get hurt and you might like it. It makes football season about 83.36% more fun and the void about 34.59% more fun. So if you don't like more fun you don't have to do a damn thing but if it's more fun you are seeking, you better join the league. Just PM DVauthrin or me, or Mr. Happy, or Chuck, or Austro, or Andy Zipp, or UTAstro...
73.7% of quoted statistics are made up on the spot... but only 9.7% of people are aware of this.
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Talk Zone / Re: That's like, your opinion, man
« on: August 04, 2014, 07:03:37 am »I liked Brian Wilson's garden gnome outfit.
First thing I thought when I saw it was I hope the Dude didn't pick his catcher... that dyed black beard is bogus and sad.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Ebola patients to U.S.
« on: August 02, 2014, 11:41:12 pm »It is insane that anyone would question getting this person home to be treated. Alex Jones internet commenters are not real people.
Did I understand Donald Trump's plan properly, just donate the suffers to which ever country they got sick in?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:56:46 pm »
That was a lot of fun, CC stolen base, Grossman HR larceny, inside the park HR and Hoes crowd surfing... this game had it all
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:51:56 pm »Cecil pitching, hard-hit ball to right, Bautista (?) misplayed the bounce off the wall on a clear triple and Singleton never stopped. There was a throw home with Singleton called out that was overturned. Altuve had an inside the parker in 2011.
He was not really busting it until he made second.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:31:09 pm »
Wish the stream would stop dropping out, missed the CC stolen base.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:24:30 pm »Robbie Baseball takes away a 2 run HR that would have tied the game. This is a fun game.
Folty and Sipp need to buy him a beer.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:16:36 pm »1873
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:09:33 pm »
Jose pops out and then has a minor tantrum in the dugout, never seen that before.
Good guys still lead 4 -2 after 7.
Good guys still lead 4 -2 after 7.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 08:04:48 pm »Dicken's throwing an eephus!
Is that Canadian or Texican?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 07:43:02 pm »1876
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 07:41:39 pm »
Toronto imitating Astros... Jose scores from first on a pick off attempt, double error.
Gives the good guys the lead again, 3 - 2, bottom 5.
Gives the good guys the lead again, 3 - 2, bottom 5.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 07:27:22 pm »
1 out double for Singleton counts for nothing...
Tied 2 - 2 after 4.
Tied 2 - 2 after 4.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2,2014
« on: August 02, 2014, 07:22:01 pm »
Obie has looked pretty shaky a couple of times but has kept it tied at 2 mid 4.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 10:02:02 pm »Half the stadium has their hands over their eyes.
No matter how bad it turned out, it would not have been as hard to watch as the Paul George injury...
Nice to have win, and now a celebratory burger!
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 09:51:46 pm »
I can't watch...
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:25:08 pm »I'm at the game. I'd never miss a chance to see all the hot Canadian chicks in there mukluks and parkas. They really need to figure out this is houston.
Sweet deal, did you try the poutine?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:17:06 pm »Happ has a perfect game through three innings?
Oh bullshit... who is he playing against?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:12:50 pm »That's exactly right, except it was to altuve at second to start a double play, and it wasn't anywhere near the plate.
Are you watching tonight... I thought you didn't own a tv or something?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:11:25 pm »I think he's talking about McHugh's trying to sail the ball over Altuve's head on what should have been an easy double play. Altuve jumped up and caught the ball and then somehow made the tag.
That is the part that was lost on me initially, it was a nice play by Jose to make at least one out and save Colin an error.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:07:36 pm »I'm picturing an 82-mph curve breaking right into the middle of the plate, thigh-high. How close am I?
I think he meant the throw that was almost airmailed into CF.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 08:01:40 pm »
These delays are great, gives Ashby plenty of time for his grumpy old man rants.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 07:50:11 pm »It looks like he has two different curveballs?
Yep, there is the one that gets hit and the one that doesn't.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 07:47:50 pm »
McHugh looks like he is battling but it was a nice escape from a serious jam.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros 8/1/14
« on: August 01, 2014, 07:36:41 pm »And he gets a 1,2,3 inning. I can't remember, didn't they get something for him?
Who can keep up... you see a lot of former Astros and wonder why they were not good enough to be on the team.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Friday Wine: August 1, 2014 Edition
« on: August 01, 2014, 07:05:45 pm »Lately I've been making sauerkraut. It's an interesting thing to do, because it's simple to do and the result is satisfying, but then you have to figure out what to do with sauerkraut.
I went to a micro brewery in the Swan Valley for lunch a couple of weeks ago and got a pork shank on a plate of sauerkraut and damn it was good. That plus 2 litre steins of beer rendered me unconscious for most of the afternoon. Next time it will be pork bellies, they know how to cook pig in that place. As for wine, I will leave that for everyone else.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 10:06:41 pm »Just watching MLB Network show. Do yourself a favor and go to mlb.com or somewhere and look at Machado's play on a ground ball down the 3B line.
Pretty nice alright, he is still a dick though.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 10:02:49 pm »
Lame.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 09:54:33 pm »Some nobody, to me at least, just hit his second home run of the night. 6-5 a Blue Jays.
Which proves you don't have to be somebody to do damage to the Astros.
Is this the long awaited come from behind, walk off we have been waiting for?
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 09:20:11 pm »Ho Chen is Canadian, and super informative:
Aggie27sd says he remembers Cosarts first start and it was a doozy. Every game, we get these nuggets of wisdom.
This is why I usually watch Astros and listen to the Rays.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 09:10:53 pm »http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine
That looks ok. But it would be better if the gravy was a burger and the chips were on a plate next to the burger.
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Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 09:07:26 pm »
Astros scratch out a run and take another lead, 5 - 4 after 6.
1899
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:59:13 pm »The damned icebacks are everywhere here in Texas. they're sending their youngsters across the Red River illegally because of Obama. You can get poutine on just about any street corner.
Poutine on street corners, what's that aboot?
1900
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:54:39 pm »I always thought Canada was more like Australia than the USA or the UK were.
In a lot of ways you could say that, both Commonwealth countries. Maybe the French influence makes Canadia unique?
1901
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:50:41 pm »Veras in for the 6th. I didn't have the sense that Buchanan was struggling.
Only 64 pitches and didn't seem to be labouring, maybe they only planned a short outing because he started at short notice? He wont figure in the decision now thanks to a Navarro HR off Veras.
1902
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:47:15 pm »Let's see. There's poutine, and... I got nuthin'.
I went to an exhibition hockey match US v Canada a few weeks ago, I was amazed how may Canadian jerseys and flags were there. Outnumbered US about 4 to 1 I reckon, seems to have been a silent invasion.
1903
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:43:21 pm »
Astros threaten but come up short, lead 4 -3 after 5.
1904
Talk Zone / Re: Luhnow open to trading Keuchel, McHugh and Cosart
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:37:49 pm »Matt Dominguez is nowhere in the vicinity of why this team sucks. I'm trying to figure out how this trade makes the Astros better in 2019 or whenever it is they're expected to stop sucking.
+ 1. At some point you need decide who are the keepers, unless the strategy is to keep trading until we have a MVP at each position?
1905
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:31:04 pm »
TOR lead off HR closes the score gap to the narrowest of margins.
1906
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:22:40 pm »Now Luhnow's on the radio.
Apparently Luhnow can't score on the radio, quick 3 up 3 down.
Good guys still lead - 4 -2 after 4.
1907
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:16:31 pm »
4th is Buchanan's best inning so far. Gets then in order, 8 pitches.
1908
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 08:12:19 pm »
Luhnow in the box is good karma?
Whatever the explanation, we plate 3 while he is there.
Astros surge to a 4 - 2 lead after 3.
Whatever the explanation, we plate 3 while he is there.
Astros surge to a 4 - 2 lead after 3.
1909
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:51:45 pm »
Luhnow is in the box now, bad time for my feed to crash.
1910
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:50:35 pm »He's the lesbian I was talking about the other day. Apparently he's very fan-friendly. Next time you're at the park go over there and say hello. I would playfully rub my hand on the top of his head.
That creeps me out a bit but anyway, Astros cut the deficit in half.
TOR still lead 2 - 1.
1911
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:47:26 pm »He promotes the CSNHouston website and twitter account.
Covers Rockets and Astros games.
1912
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:43:38 pm »
Singleton no doubter wakes up the crowd.
1913
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:42:22 pm »
Howard Chen is having a social media memorial service for the recently traded players.
Why?
Why?
1914
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:39:14 pm »
Toronto add a run on a double and single.
1915
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:28:14 pm »
TOR leading 1 - 0 after 1.
1916
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Blue Jays v. Astros 7/31/14
« on: July 31, 2014, 07:26:17 pm »
Bautista hits a high pop up into left... no wait, HR into the Crawford boxes.
1917
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros 7/30/14
« on: July 30, 2014, 03:59:12 pm »Somebody is wrong. Evan Drellich Tweet:
Source said earlier today Mariners don’t have interest in Carter. Plus, logic: Astros need his production — they’re trying to add to lineup
I don't really know the way of social media, but someone obviously put the names together at some point. Should the people in the booth be spreading twitter BS?
1918
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros 7/30/14
« on: July 30, 2014, 03:43:05 pm »
Breaking news out of the booth, Mariners interested in Chris Carter.
1919
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros 7/30/14
« on: July 30, 2014, 03:40:35 pm »T8 and Keuchel and Astros still cruising along 8-1.
Keuchel on 95 pitches, I think it would take the entire bullpen using tasers to get the ball off him right now.
1920
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros 7/30/14
« on: July 30, 2014, 03:12:37 pm »
Another half dozen insurance runs and we could be a chance here.
1921
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 30, 2014, 08:45:10 am »Scully announced yesterday that he will return next year. #66.
Determined to die with his boots on?
1922
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 30, 2014, 07:09:26 am »Well, it just seemed that the wheels came off in a hurry tonight. Qualls has been very good this year, but this particular game he wasn't.
Qualls was not awful tonight, a little bit of luck needed and he got none... fickle finger of fate?
1923
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 10:31:14 pm »
Someone in the booth said something about going for the sweep tomorrow and it started unravelling from there.
1924
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 09:40:59 pm »FIELDS! in for the 8th and looks a bit wild...
Nothing a haircut and shave wouldn't fix.
1925
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:52:46 pm »
Astros hit back, 2 runs on 3 hits and good fortune on a review of a play at second.
Good guys up 3 - 1 after 5.
Good guys up 3 - 1 after 5.
1926
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:29:42 pm »Carter is 3rd on the team this season in walks with 30. Springer is 2nd with 39, and Fowler first with 47. Walking must be hard on people, since it's put the two most frequent walkers on the DL.
I like name association because there is no wrong answer. I hear Carter, strikeout springs to mind.
1927
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:27:25 pm »
Reddick ties the game, HR to right.
1928
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:23:09 pm »
Astros threaten but come up short.
Still lead 1 - 0 after 4.
Still lead 1 - 0 after 4.
1929
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:21:15 pm »Oh My Gawd! Chris Carter walked.
Yes, it happens... you just have to watch a hell of a lot of Astros baseball to see it.
1930
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 08:09:45 pm »Dominguez with a very nice catch there.
Sure was, Keekay snagged a nice one in centre too. They made Feldman work a fair bit harder in the top of the 4th, but he escaped unscathed.
1931
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 07:54:39 pm »Still 1 - 0, good guys leading.
1932
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 07:48:36 pm »
SABR conference in Houston this week, whose up for that?.
1933
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 07:26:18 pm »
Good guys lead 1 - 0 after 1.
1934
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 29, 2014
« on: July 29, 2014, 07:23:50 pm »
MarGo starts the scoring with a blast to right, looks like chicken sandwiches tomorrow.
1935
Talk Zone / Re: Bad Day for Former Astros
« on: July 29, 2014, 06:35:20 pm »I was being sarcastic. Personally I think it's silly to play the national anthem before every single sporting event.
I was borrowing Mr Happy's sarc-meter...
Everyone posting here is more qualified and has more of an interest in this than me, but viewing this from a distance I just thought it was pretty childish, if not disrespectful. I have since learned they wee actually re-enacting someone's antics, that makes it even more bogus. For context, I am a grumpy old man.
1936
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 10:08:27 pm »
That was a nice win, we don't see offence and defence showing up at the same time too often.
1937
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 10:06:44 pm »I'm really hoping someone in your immediate circle drives a Holden ute.
I used to own one, about 30 years ago.
1938
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 10:04:59 pm »
You guys can be nervous nellies sometimes, this one was in the bag all the way.
1939
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 10:02:45 pm »I have an X-Trail which are unknown in the US but reasonably common in Australia as you know. They're ubiquitous here which is one reason I bought it. I figured I ran a pretty good chance of finding someone who could repair it. Happily all I've ever had to have done is a little body work. I'm considering an upgrade. I don't really need to upgrade. But I find myself wanting a few small things here and there that the car doesn't offer. But I surely won't be buying a Jaguar.
A young girl in son's circle of friends got a brand new X-Trail a few weeks ago, everyone calls it the entrails and she gets mad as hell.
1940
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:52:28 pm »Win Expectancy is now 99.1%. We are so fucked.
I wish I felt more confidence going into the 9th with a 4 run lead.
1941
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:49:30 pm »That's a pretty sweet looking ride, isn't it? I had it muted, of course, but the aerial view of London caught my attention and I saw the car. I'm relieved that the reality of the situation here is such that I would never be tempted to buy a car like that.
Every now and then I see some goon driving around in a Maserati or a Ferrari or something like that and I think, Man, you must drive down different streets than I do. Plus, I have idiots clip my side-view mirrors all the time. As long as they don't shatter the glass I enjoy rolling down the window and insulting them loudly. Fortunately traffic is generally at a virtual standstill so I have plenty of time to share my remarks. But fuck, if I were tooling around in a Quattroporte I might actually get agitated.
I drive an FJ Cruiser, much more my speed. Youngest son drives a Nissan 370, he looks hard at the Jag commercial and sort of narrows his eyes. I know what he is thinking but they are about $140k down here I think.
1942
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:34:49 pm »I'm using Roku now and haven't seen CJ Wilson's hair smelled in a long time. That and games like this keep me coming back.
Thanks for the reminder, I finally blocked that from my memory and now, here it is again.
I was not sure if I was watching local or US commercials, but then I saw a F type Jag for $65k and figured it has to be in the US.
1943
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:27:20 pm »One out many reasons. I like to give the starter the chance to finish what they start.
I would have left Obie, 1, because he was not under duress. 2, the bullpen has been pretty underwhelming most of the season.
1944
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:24:28 pm »Why does the streaming video of the MLB mobile app have commercials but if you stream at mlb.com or over a Roku there are no commercials?
MLBtv has commercials, the question I have is if I am paying for the baseball, why do I get commercials?
1945
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:18:28 pm »I'd have let Obie finish the 7th. Then again I hate pitching changes.
Because you have seen the bullpen meltdown so often?
1946
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:09:29 pm »
This is pretty wild, but I wish the pessimist in the back of my mind would stfu.
1947
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:05:54 pm »At Nationals park, they limit you to two hot dogs per order and they only have a few stands serving hot dogs, so the lines get super long.
This is the reason I go to ballgames with my two boys. This plus they are good company.
1948
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 09:04:16 pm »So this is a pretty fun game.
Better than dollar hotdogs, so far anyway.
1949
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:57:33 pm »
The boys are showing some fight tonight.
1950
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:47:57 pm »Would you share one with your dog? Lady and The Tramp style?
I am actually a dog guy, but not like that. For a buck, the mutt can have it's own dog.
1951
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:35:07 pm »That was a disgusting promo.
I could do some damage on dollar hotdog night.
1952
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:20:08 pm »I'm not sure there are too many players that strong.
True, but making contact is the first part of the puzzle.
1953
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:12:18 pm »Carter hits a high fastball over the CF wall. Astros 3-2. 2 outs. 3rd inning.
They should show that one to Springer and Singleton over and over.
1954
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 08:10:45 pm »
Carter strong arms a HR on a pretty short swing. Damn, we have a lead.
1955
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:58:39 pm »
Timely DP...
1956
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:51:15 pm »
Bo loses the fair or foul challenge, too close to overturn. Now it doesn't matter how horrible a call is, we have to cop it sweet.
1957
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:36:49 pm »Derrick Norris singles up the middle, Donaldson scores from 2nd when Enrique Hernandez misses a throw to home. 1 out 2nd inning. Athletics 1-0.
The throw from keykay looked on target for about half the journey, the guy should be pitching if he can get that much movement on a ball.
1958
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:27:47 pm »
0 - 0 after the 1st.
Pitchers coasted through the first.
Pitchers coasted through the first.
1959
Talk Zone / Re: Bad Day for Former Astros
« on: July 28, 2014, 07:25:03 pm »Some would argue that playing the National Anthem before every pissant sporting event itself cheapens it and if it were brought out only on special occasions it would regain the dignity it may have lost. Just curious, is Advance Australia Fair played before all sporting events there?
We don't play the anthem too often. The national baseball comp has the anthem before every game but for most sporting events it is only finals or Anzac day. I actually like the way it is done in US, other than the occasional painful rendition, sometimes less is more.
1960
Talk Zone / Re: Appel’s fast track causing Astros’ clubhouse uproar
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:45:25 pm »
Does Ortiz get paid per click?
1961
Talk Zone / Re: Luhnow open to trading Keuchel, McHugh and Cosart
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:38:43 pm »You think that being dealt by the Astros is meant to be viewed as some kind of punishment?
Getting dealt by the Astros is parole, get there in the first place was punishment.
1962
Talk Zone / Re: Bad Day for Former Astros
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:28:01 pm »It's disrespectful to the troops.
At times I feel like an outsider looking in, this is one of those times. MLB and the clubs seem to quite rightly put a lot into making the National Anthem respectful and dignified and straight after it is done, these guys appear to be taking the piss... My initial reaction was that they should knock it off and stop clowning the ceremony.
1963
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 28, 2014
« on: July 28, 2014, 06:19:49 pm »All day I've thought that tonight there was no game. I am so thrilled to see that the series with the A's is already starting. That's just the best.
If you need an excuse to knock the top of another bottle, there you go.
1964
Talk Zone / Re: Appel’s fast track causing Astros’ clubhouse uproar
« on: July 27, 2014, 10:14:21 pm »Who's the mouthiest middling 'neck on the team?
I would still need to be convinced that something was said in the first place. You get a ball player with a room temperature IQ, alone with some dipshit 'journalist', a few leading questions and not entirely faithful recording of the responses and this is what you can get. Anonymity, really... what is this, Watergate or Contragate? I try to like Bo but this makes him look like a dummy. Quiet news day? Storm in a tea cup anyway.
1965
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 09:41:56 pm »Absolutely.
And when I know what day it will happen, I will be sure to let you know...
Astros down 7 - 3 after out hitting them 12 to 9.
1966
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 09:29:44 pm »
Fish add a couple of insurance runs and now lead 7 - 3 after 8 1/2.
I don't think is enough though, I feel like there is a big rally on the way.
I don't think is enough though, I feel like there is a big rally on the way.
1967
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:58:09 pm »
Astros plate 1 in the bottom of the 5th but Fish still lead 5 - 3.
Can we please not give the run straight back in the next frame.
Can we please not give the run straight back in the next frame.
1968
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:54:10 pm »That's great. That's auto correct at it's best.
I assumed it was the alcohol.
1969
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:48:36 pm »
5th was easily Cosart's best, on 95 pitches now.
1970
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:41:50 pm »
Krauss double counts for nothing.
Fish lead 5 - 2 after 4.
Fish lead 5 - 2 after 4.
1971
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:31:37 pm »There's that cricket background poking through.
The game lasts 30 hours, you got to keep your strength up.
1972
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:19:28 pm »Yeah, the sun's above the yardarm here in Houston.
I also feel uncomfortable with this type discussion because it reminds me of how ignorant I really am about indigenous culture.
1973
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:12:06 pm »
Cosart finally gets a scoreless frame.
Fish lead 5 - 2, bottom 3.
Fish lead 5 - 2, bottom 3.
1974
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 07:02:31 pm »That'd be the one he's using then.
I'm not usually good at these type of discussions unless I have had about 4 - 8 Coronas... But I think I see what you mean.
1975
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:51:33 pm »
I cant watch this on an empty stomach, I will get some breakfast and hope they are out of this innings when I get back.
1976
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:49:21 pm »Cow art may be pitching according to the aboriginal walkabout calendar.
A calendar is at odds with walkabout philosophy.
1977
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:34:18 pm »Man, they've apparently added at least 14 months to the calendar since I was in school. Who knew?
Ok, now I got it. I forgot you blokes do things arse about.
1978
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:32:18 pm »
A Carter single and Castro blast gives the good guys the lead.
1 - 2 Astros after the 1st.
1 - 2 Astros after the 1st.
1979
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:30:04 pm »Castro with a two run blast.
Let's hope that can snap the team out it's current malaise.
1980
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:24:12 pm »
Fish get an early lead... 1 - 0 middle of the first.
1981
Game Zone 2014 Archive / The game that no one cared about - 26/07/14
« on: July 26, 2014, 06:22:31 pm »
Over exposure to Astros baseball has rendered regulars catatonic so I have to mail it in from 10 500 miles away.
1982
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: NL Fish @ Astros July 25, 2014
« on: July 26, 2014, 08:20:15 am »Nice recap, counselor. I strongly suspect that Keuchel is a six inning three earnie per night pitcher in the end. Bobby Goldsboro? I haven't heard that name since I was a kid. I remember his sad song "Honey" well. My parents had the 45. (No, you young fucks-I will not explain what a "45" is-just google it). I never liked that song and was always glad when it mercifully ended. I preferred my dad's Luke the Drifter (a/k/a Hank Williams) album. My favorite song on the 78 (again, go away, you young whippersnappers) was "I've Been Down That Road Before." I have it on my ipod. It's great advice for life. There are many times in my life when I should have listened to that advice.
I go to the Galaxy Song for inspiration (and dealing with gratuitous dumbfuckery).
1983
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: NL Fish @ Astros July 25, 2014
« on: July 25, 2014, 10:05:04 pm »Boy, that's the truth. I am constantly amazed at the things that are scored as hits. Fielders would not like to have me as the official scorer.
In cricket they say 'catches win matches' and it may be applicable in this game.
1984
Talk Zone / Re: Marlins @ Astros Series Preview
« on: July 25, 2014, 09:38:55 pm »Do any bears ever join the party?
No. Definitely no bars, greedy fuckers will eat all of your fish.
1985
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: NL Fish @ Astros July 25, 2014
« on: July 25, 2014, 09:36:42 pm »According to baseball-reference.com, at the moment they're 14th in the AL in runs (494) and earned runs (452), but I doubt that includes tonight's effort. But they'll have to up their game to become one of the truly awful teams. It looks like last year they gave up 82 (848-766) unearned runs, and in 2012 they gave up 73 (794-721). At their current rate, they'll give up 785 runs, 718 of them unearned, or 67 unearned runs. The mighty Rays apparently gave up 106 unearned runs in 2001. I'm too lazy to try to figure out a comprehensive list of the worst offenders, but they rate better than I would have expected.
I reckon there are actually a lot more unearned runs than the stats show, scorers don't appear to be too hard on fielders.
1986
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: NL Fish @ Astros July 25, 2014
« on: July 25, 2014, 09:01:48 pm »
2 unearned for the fish sticks in the top of the 7th.
1987
Talk Zone / Re: Marlins @ Astros Series Preview
« on: July 25, 2014, 07:05:06 pm »
I tasted marlin for the first time last week. I had to stay overnight at mining camp in a sunny little spot called Peculiar Knob (no bullshit) in South Australia and it happened to be seafood night. Never even seen marlin on a menu before so I felt obliged to give it a try, a few people passed on moral grounds. Very ordinary fish for eating, wont make my top 20.
1988
Talk Zone / Re: Meanwhile in Korea...
« on: July 25, 2014, 06:48:30 pm »
If they can get them to buy beer and hotdogs they would be a lot easier to deal with than the general public.
1989
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 23, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 06:11:05 pm »I can't conceive of a way he could be worse than Zeid.
He would stand out more on a decent team.
1990
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 06:07:10 pm »I'm sure Zeid is a nice guy. And he's light years more talented at baseball than I ever was. But I don't see how they can keep him in the majors any longer.
He is no orphan... Bass springs to mind.
1991
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 05:51:30 pm »Time to go get a relaxing root canal.
Probably need a double to get your mind off that fuckin' nightmare!
1992
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 05:42:47 pm »
All over now.
13 - 1 A's
13 - 1 A's
1993
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 05:35:04 pm »Bass replaced by Zeid.
A's score 4 in the 8th, lead 13 -1 after 8.
This is starting to get hard to watch.
1994
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 05:30:44 pm »
Bass replaced by Zeid.
1995
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 05:14:43 pm »
Both teams go in order.
9 -1 Athletics after 7.
9 -1 Athletics after 7.
1996
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 04:53:43 pm »
We limit the damage to 5 in the bottom of the 6th.
9 - 1 Athletics after 6.
9 - 1 Athletics after 6.
1997
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 04:49:51 pm »
Bass walks his next batter. Starting to wonder if he is going to make an out or just wait for them to die from old age or something.
1998
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 04:46:55 pm »
Bass loads the bases with a hbp and gives up a grand slam on the very next pitch.
1999
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 04:44:25 pm »
Feldman done after 5.1 - Bass in.
2000
Game Zone 2014 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 24, 2014
« on: July 24, 2014, 04:24:14 pm »
Astros went down in order, A's got their 8th hit.
4-1 Athletics after 5.
4-1 Athletics after 5.