2001
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 10:05:33 pm »
It's been a very eventful 8th inning.
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2002
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 10:02:50 pm »
Apparently Bannister wasn't the full extent of the Rangers' problems: Seattle leads them 10-0.
2003
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:59:54 pm »
I'm taking one for the team here, staying away and watching football. I hope it's enough.
2004
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:48:48 pm »Tech beat Okie State.
I had Okie State giving points. Oops.
2005
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:47:59 pm »
I switched to the Iowa-Wisconsin game to give the good guys a chance. Of course, as soon as I did that, some Iowa dimwit stepped on the football while blocking for a punt that nobody wanted to field, gifting the ball to Wisconsin at the Iowa 10 or so.
2006
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:44:50 pm »This weird argument feels like the 'well you can't put Giles in a non-save situation' position.
My wife pointed out this morning that we're going to be in a situation where Giles could come back to haunt us.
2007
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:32:58 pm »To be fair, who knew Trout could hit a hanging slider right down the middle?
Fucking cheater. You're not allowed to swing at those.
2008
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:28:33 pm »
Luhnow's going to have to decide if this is just one of those years where the bullpen is weird, or if the pen needs a complete overhaul. He's going to have a lot of thinking to do in the offseason.
2009
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:25:35 pm »
At this point, I think Pressly is the only guy that can be trusted. Maybe Osuna. Maybe.
2010
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:24:08 pm »
The only out recorded so far came on an absolutely atrocious call by the HPU.
2011
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:22:03 pm »
This bullpen is why the Astros are unlikely to go deep in the postseason. No lead seems safe in the last three innings.
2012
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:19:11 pm »
Of course he did.
2013
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:18:33 pm »
Jesus Christ. The Angels try to give us a gift, and we won't accept it.
2014
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:15:26 pm »
Calhoun got screwed there: that pitch was about 6 inches outside.
2015
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:14:09 pm »This is on Hinch for running Rondon out there in this situation.
He's trying to show confidence in him, but Rondon really needs about a week off to rest. He's just worn out.
2016
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:12:22 pm »
Damn it. Still no outs, still a runner on 2nd, but now we're tied 1-1.
2017
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:09:25 pm »Lead off walk. Great.
Not the start I was hoping for. I wonder how long the leash is.
2018
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:06:58 pm »Looks like OU missed a FG at the end that would have won it.
That makes sense. They were down around the 20, but I couldn't figure out what happened after that.
2019
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:06:00 pm »
That AB looked like George's thumb was really bothering him.
2020
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:01:23 pm »
ESPN's ticker has me confused, but I *think* Army and OU are going to OT.
2021
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:56:20 pm »
Great job by Pressly to pitch through some shitty luck.
2022
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:54:39 pm »
For fuck's sake, two nubbers have put runners on 2nd and 3rd.
2023
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:51:47 pm »
This HPU is not a fan of the low strike.
2024
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:44:40 pm »
Wow, I was sure that was too slow to turn into a DP. Turns out I was wrong again.
2025
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:23:20 pm »
Army just tied OU 21-21 in the 4th quarter.
2026
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:21:43 pm »
Angels sure knew what was going on there.
2027
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:19:39 pm »Bregman battles but pops out right at home plate.
That RBI pop-up strategy only works a couple of times per season.
2028
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:18:33 pm »
I don't think Neil showed Alex the proper frito pie technique.
2029
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 08:12:28 pm »That's good but it seems like it's as much a commentary on modern hitting approaches as it is pitching dominance
Imagine Bob Gibson in today's league.
2030
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 07:18:07 pm »
This is nuts. 64 pitches through 3 innings. The Angels just keep fouling things off.
2031
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 07:07:45 pm »So we’ve played what, 3 or 4 hours now and we’re in the 3rd?
Yes, we're speeding along.
2032
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 07:04:20 pm »His zone is a work in progress.
Yeah, he seems to be a little confused about the concept.
2033
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, September 22, 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 06:49:22 pm »
Are you drinking HH's rum, or is auto-complete screwing you over?
2034
Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 04:23:54 pm »
Braves clinch NL East with a win over the Phillies. I wonder how many dollars were lost on pre-season bets on the Nats.
2035
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 12:25:41 pm »slugger J.R. Towles
I see what you did there.
2036
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 11:24:58 am »Good grief. I think you could make Christmas morning a sad day.
Some enjoy griping, others enjoy chiding those who gripe. It's all one big symbiotic family.
2037
Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 22, 2018, 09:05:12 am »I completely forgot about the effect (affect? whatever) of frito pie. After my daughter's HS volleyball match ended I decided I was hungry and I saw that the concession stand had frito pie. I haven't had frito pie in forever so what the hell give me a frito pie. I got home just in time for the Astros game, ate my frito pie, and bam, Yuli hits a grand slam. Now I understand the power of the frito pie.
What's unclear to me is whether you now need to eat frito pie every day, or if we need to find a new frito pie (semi-)virgin every day.
2038
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 10:09:46 pm »
"Can't You Hear Me Knocking" rolling for the victory wrap.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 10:01:42 pm »
Great curve to finish off Ohtani.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:59:17 pm »I wonder where he ate tonight.
Felix's.
2041
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:51:56 pm »
George!!!!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:48:22 pm »
First non-Gurriel RBI of the night for Jake.
ETA: Maybe. Pending replay.
EATA: Replay says safe!
ETA: Maybe. Pending replay.
EATA: Replay says safe!
2043
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:46:38 pm »
Straw seems kind of fast.
2044
Talk Zone / Re: Bannister canned
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:35:49 pm »
You mean that your record in one-run games isn't necessarily indicative of your actual ability?
2045
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:31:25 pm »
Ramirez has looked pretty good for the Angels.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:20:58 pm »
Looked to me like that ball bounced off of Jake's wrist, i.e., he was actually just a smidgeon past where he needed to be.
2047
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:19:32 pm »He looks ok now.
Maybe. We'll see tomorrow.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 09:03:11 pm »
And there's the Cole sudden disintegration, although it's hard to get mad about getting burned by Trout.
2049
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 08:49:39 pm »
Listening to my avatar, watching Yuli drive in runs. Life is good.
2050
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 08:21:52 pm »Good to have GZ tonight in McKinney as the rain has made watching the game an impossibility even though DirectTV never goes out in a rainstorm. Except 100% of the time. Will get back to my small batch Rye now.
I'd check all of your cable connections. There's no way it's a problem with the dish.
2051
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 07:57:58 pm »It’s so good to see the start well. Haven’t done that much lately.
The disturbing aspect of that is that when they score early they tend not to score again. Especially not good with the bullpen's recent behavior.
2052
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros - 9/21/2018
« on: September 21, 2018, 07:30:54 pm »
Verlander asking "what about me?"
2053
Talk Zone / Re: Road to the Postseason 2018
« on: September 20, 2018, 07:20:42 pm »Angels battled back to make it 21-3.
They're a spunky group. A lesser team would have just rolled over.
2054
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 20, 2018, 06:57:17 pm »Altuve has been doing a lot of jogging lately. Is his knee still bothering him?
Frankly, I kind of hope it is. At least then we'd have a rectifiable reason for his recent hitting woes.
2055
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 09:01:17 pm »AAA pitchers throw 10 1/3 scoreless innings. Keuchel throws BP.
That's not going to help his free agent pitch.
2056
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 08:35:23 pm »
I think Seager even got that bounce in the coconut. A two-fer!
2057
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 08:25:25 pm »
Maldonado has given them two runs tonight.
2058
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 08:05:46 pm »
Wow, what a catch by Reddick!
2059
Talk Zone / Re: What are Massholes?
« on: September 19, 2018, 07:34:51 pm »
Not exactly Good Will Hunting, are they?
2060
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 07:30:40 pm »
What is this umpire's deal? He won't call a strike for Keuchel, and now all of a sudden the zone just got huge for Springer.
2061
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 07:25:25 pm »
This is a sub-optimal beginning.
2062
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 19, 2018, 07:12:06 pm »
Go away, Mitch Haniger!
2063
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:54:05 pm »Correa being pinch hit for here...whodathunkit.
Scarlett breathes a sigh of relief.
2064
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:50:49 pm »
Dunh dunh... dunh dunh..
2065
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:48:44 pm »2066
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:34:33 pm »
Why does Span strike such fear into Astros pitchers? He's been a walk machine the last couple of days.
2067
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:33:26 pm »Wow that was some slow baserunning.
You're gonna lose if you chop your steps.
2068
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:29:44 pm »
Man, soooo close for Springer. I was worried about his shoulder after that divot he took.
2069
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:12:49 pm »
Here comes Scarlett.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:10:29 pm »
It was very helpful that Harris was able to clean up the 6th and take the 7th.
2071
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 09:09:20 pm »White has also been quietly scuffling a bit lately, hitting .180 in the last week.
I'm not sure how many bright spots there have been in the last week. Maybe Kemp and Marwin. Reddick had been showing signs of life, but of course now he's hurt.
2072
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:55:27 pm »
Harris has to be pitching for his post-season spot here.
2073
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:54:50 pm »
Well, that's not a very difficult "Name that Astro" quiz.
2074
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:52:52 pm »
I hate walks (for the other team). But that was a pretty tough take by Seager.
2075
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:43:51 pm »
Sipp time?
2076
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:23:43 pm »I wish I had a blowjob from Scarlett Johansson every time Correa popped up.
I don't think anybody could keep up that pace.
2077
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:20:22 pm »
If James can improve his command a bit, he'll be pretty formidable.
2078
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:07:36 pm »
We seem to have an inordinate fear of Denard Span.
2079
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 08:04:31 pm »
Holy shit, Julia, what are those ear plates?
2080
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:59:47 pm »
Marwin hits the yellow line (I think).
ETA: I was wrong. Off the railing above the line for a home run!
ETA: I was wrong. Off the railing above the line for a home run!
2081
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:52:51 pm »
I thought that was going to be a double-play. Instead, it's a double.
2082
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:52:00 pm »It's not how fast you mow, it's how well you mow fast
With an attitude.
2083
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:47:51 pm »I find it mindboggling that Haniger is hitting only .280. I thought for sure it was closer to .580.
Yes, I'll be happy to see him leave town.
2084
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:34:16 pm »
I see that Leake is following the league's scouting report: throw it down the middle.
2085
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:31:59 pm »3 for 38, with one double, no HR and 3 RBI.
Ouch.
2086
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:20:54 pm »
It would be nice to get Bregman going again, too. Seems like the last week has been pretty lackluster.
2087
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:17:52 pm »Effortless.
It's like Freddie Couples swinging a golf club.
2088
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:14:25 pm »
I wonder what it's like to be able to swing a bat like Cano does.
2089
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 18, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 07:06:34 pm »OK...perhaps I've gone about this all wrong...pretty please...which a cherry on top...SCORE SOME FUCKING RUNS!!!
Here comes a 10-9 loss.
2090
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, September 17, 2018
« on: September 18, 2018, 06:47:49 pm »Correa, w/RISP, 2018: .221/.319/.385
That's almost like a shortstop's line.
2091
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 04:17:24 pm »
Seriously?
2092
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 04:11:41 pm »
That Tampa series must have been the first series loss for the A's in a long time.
2093
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 04:10:43 pm »Came in as a defensive replacement in the top of the inning.
Thanks, I missed that.
2094
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 04:08:03 pm »Should be a double and an error. I'll check.
I have a higher standard for major league baseball players. I would have scored that as two errors.
2095
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 03:59:59 pm »
Why was Marisnick hitting for Kemp? Just to get an AB to keep the rust off?
2096
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 03:57:09 pm »
They called that a hit?
2097
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 03:12:39 pm »
Bad luck on that double, but at least we got one.
2098
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 03:09:04 pm »
Bases now unloaded.
2099
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 03:03:29 pm »
Tampa trying to fuck things up.
2100
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 03:00:32 pm »
MInd-blowing. How do you do that?
2101
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 16, 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 02:36:49 pm »Damn, we need some runs.
Yes, we do.
Good job by Verlander to cover 1st on that ball.
2102
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 12:36:03 pm »
This is a terrible football team. BOB will be gone by mid-season.
2103
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 16, 2018, 12:26:14 pm »Stopping fake punts?
That’s not my job.
It probably wasn't even a called play. But when the Texans decided that they wouldn't even put anybody on the same side of the field as one of the gunners, Tennessee gladly accepted the gift. Nice route by the "safety", too.
2104
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:51:37 pm »Not a huge fan of the Zafra
Sorry, HH, you're going to have to keep drinking the Zafra.
2105
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 08:17:58 pm »3-run HR for the Rays!!!
That certainly wasn't what I expected.
2106
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 07:54:07 pm »
And they've got the bases loaded. You know they're going to score about four runs.
2107
Game Zone 2018 / Re: D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 06:06:54 pm »I'm drinking Zafra rum from Panama tonight. Black beans and yellow rice for supper. Hoping that does the trick.
I'm going continental: been simmering a beef burgundy this afternoon. California Pinot Noir to accompany it.
2108
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 01:54:40 pm »
HH, submitted for your consideration: maybe rum is the *road* drink. Maybe something else is required for home games.
2109
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 10:02:49 am »
Springer day-to-day after jamming his shoulder on that 8th inning diving attempt last night. At least they didn't they didn't use the "discomfort" word.
https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/george-springer-exits-with-shoulder-injury/c-294703196
https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/george-springer-exits-with-shoulder-injury/c-294703196
2110
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:49:15 pm »Here's another one to look back on wistfully when the Astros are forced to play a Wild Card Play In Game.
Giles will be sitting in his recliner rubbing his hands.
2111
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:47:57 pm »
Well, there's one giant shitburger. It'll be a miracle if we still have a lead when this homestand finishes.
2112
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:45:50 pm »
More double plays, please. I love them.
2113
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:36:16 pm »He's following his heart somewhere.
Perfect.
2114
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:34:16 pm »He's not on the roster.
I realize that. I'm just wondering if his star has fallen so far that he's no longer even roster fodder for late season games.
2115
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:31:20 pm »
Where is Fisher? Has he been relegated to purgatory?
2116
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:29:46 pm »
Oh, that's fucking great. Marwin is in CF and JD fucking Davis is in LF, which means that George really did hurt himself last inning.
2117
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:27:58 pm »
Not the way I hoped to start the weekend.
2118
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:22:19 pm »
Right now, my only hope is that we get back out on the road with a lead over the A's. A home stand is about the last thing we needed.
2119
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:15:01 pm »
God damn it. And I wouldn't be surprised if Springer hurt himself, either. It's been that kind of night.
2120
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:11:46 pm »
What the fuck just happened there?
2121
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 10:04:31 pm »Sousa takes 3 strikes that are called balls, then complains when he's punched out looking.
He kinda got screwed on that last pitch, but it just evened up the screw count.
2122
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:59:04 pm »
damn it george, you can't watch that pitch.
2123
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:50:01 pm »
Crap. I was sure the Kemp would come through.
2124
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:45:48 pm »They shouldn't show his slides in slo-mo.
There's no other way.
2125
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:45:10 pm »
Bring on the robot umps.
2126
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:43:36 pm »
The Meg!
2127
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:41:26 pm »Astros have not had a hit since there were no outs in the 1st inning...
That's fairly remarkable.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:40:51 pm »2129
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:38:53 pm »
Alright! Now let's go score some damn runs!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:35:14 pm »
Nice job by Sipp! Good analysis by Blummer, too. Don't overthrow it: your regular stuff is good enough to get this guy.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:29:59 pm »Bad time for a cement mixer, Joe.
At least he didn't walk him. I guess.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:25:53 pm »
Stop walking people!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:20:17 pm »Altuve gotta try to take a bag here...
He was very conservative. That makes me think they're trying to protect the knee.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:09:38 pm »Man, Bregman got a fucking meatball and fouled it off.
Yeah, he was late. That was surprising.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:04:30 pm »
How does Ray have only 82 pitches? It seems like he's been in deep counts to everybody.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:03:42 pm »Are you watching it, Pinder may have been lucky he didn't break his ankle when he tripped on the bullpen mound?
No, I don't have it on TV here. It's like the old days.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 09:00:56 pm »I don't like that Treinen guy.
He's pretty good. I'd like to see him be good against the Yankees and the Red Sox.
2138
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:59:50 pm »
Raise your hand if you had Keuchel making it through 6 after that 30-pitch first inning.
2139
Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:58:46 pm »Extra innings in St. Pete
Damn. They had a guy on 2nd with 2 outs, I was hoping for a miracle.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:47:25 pm »
That was a HR Derby pitch that George missed.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:45:15 pm »Reddick hasn't been much better than Correa lately.
Yes, there are a variety of problems.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:23:42 pm »
Man, it seems like Correa is 0-2 in every AB.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 08:21:44 pm »
Correa needs to go to the 7 hole. We need other people up where the baserunners are.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:19:35 pm »
Oh, one other thing: stop walking people!
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: DBacks @ Astros, September 14, 2018
« on: September 14, 2018, 07:17:22 pm »
Jesus, Keuchel is lucky that Goldschmidt didn't hit that ball to the moon.
2146
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 09:08:56 pm »
I don't think JD Davis gets that one.
2147
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:54:46 pm »111 mph out.
Hit so hard it wouldn't stay in the guy's glove. I wonder how his hand feels.
2148
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:47:25 pm »
Jake hit the shit out of that ball.
2149
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:44:38 pm »
Isn't Blum from California? Why can't he pronounce this guy's name right?
2150
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:23:42 pm »
I saw air between the foot and the bag, therefore he's safe.
2151
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:07:26 pm »
I'm serious: quit hitting our players!
2152
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:06:42 pm »
I wish these fuckers would quit hit our players.
2153
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 08:00:35 pm »Well, hell. Out comes the rum. I thought I'd have a night off, but nooooooo...
You are a true fan.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 07:14:33 pm »
Well, now things are different.
2155
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, September 11, 2018
« on: September 11, 2018, 07:12:45 pm »Well that was an unfortunate bounce.
Fortunate in that it didn't hit him in the face.
2156
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, Sept. 10, 2018
« on: September 10, 2018, 07:33:04 pm »Marwin just missed two more runs there.
That carried a lot further than I (and Marwin) thought it would.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Tigers, Sept. 10, 2018
« on: September 10, 2018, 07:02:47 pm »It kind of looked like his knee caught the edge of the grass when he went down. He rolled over right as he went down.
That was the impression I got, too.
2158
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:18:03 pm »
It sure would be nice if Correa were actually still a threat.
2159
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 9, 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:16:15 pm »
Man, Yuli got fucked there.
2160
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 07:10:37 pm »
Well, the silver lining, I suppose, is that you were probably never going to beat the Patriots in Foxboro anyway. Better to get that out of the way in week 1 while you're still shaking off the rust.
2161
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 05:59:14 pm »Also, when asked why he didn’t call a time out to give the replay officials time, BOB literally said “that’s not my job.”
Head coach of the Texans won't be his job soon, either.
2162
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 03:35:51 pm »That quarterback draw against eight guys in the box was pretty cute.
I was trying to figure out Watson's decision-making process on that one. I still haven't come up with an answer. Maybe he thought he was invisible.
2163
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 03:16:12 pm »Run the secret 99 yard play.
Not yet. Need to save it for the playoffs.
2164
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 01:31:47 pm »
Good thing BOB saved those timeouts. Wouldn't want to lose one on a challenge since you won't get the ball back anyway.
2165
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 12:49:38 pm »I was ready to hate Romo as an analyst but he's actually pretty good.
Yeah, I think Romo usually provides pretty good insight.
2166
Beer and Queso / Re: Texans 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 12:10:31 pm »
Who didn't see that coming?
2167
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 06:31:35 pm »
quit throwing outside pitches to benitendi!!!!
2168
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 06:27:00 pm »
Come on, Osuna, shut this down.
2169
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 06:10:11 pm »
Man, the Astros may have themselves a new weapon in James.
2170
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 05:00:31 pm »Jake just bailed Charlie out, but Charlie has got to stop doing this. He has too many starts where he looks dominant for three to four innings, then he implodes.
I have to think that Charlie is the middle innings guy in the playoffs for just this reason.
2171
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 04:55:49 pm »
Thank you, Jake!!!!!!
2172
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 04:54:14 pm »After two quick outs, walk, single, walk, and the Sox have the tying run at the plate...
Frustrating.
2173
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 04:29:44 pm »
And on to the Boston bullpen...
2174
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 04:21:04 pm »
Aaargghh, they should have had Bogaerts (sp?) there.
2175
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 8, 2018
« on: September 08, 2018, 03:09:46 pm »
Apparenty everything is a strike today.
2176
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:47:14 pm »Pretty sure Sweet Caroline is in Bm.
Google is telling me C major, and B major and G# minor. In other words, nobody knows.
2177
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:43:35 pm »
I wish Giles well, but I'm glad I'm not fretting about him coming in in this situation.
2178
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:41:29 pm »
Not *that* stroke.
2179
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:39:52 pm »
This would be a good time for Altuve to re-find his stroke.
2180
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:38:31 pm »Guatemala
I learned about Flor de Cana from somebody in this group.
2181
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:37:16 pm »I’ve REALLY gotten into rum lately. My Aussie friend Bernie turned me on to Zacapa.
Where is Zacapa from?
2182
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:31:02 pm »
Great pitch in under the hands there.
2183
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:27:29 pm »
I'm getting pretty tired of seeing nubbers turn into hits.
2184
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:26:21 pm »
Man, I don't know about shifting that hard in that Rondon-Kinsler matchup.
2185
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:24:01 pm »
The bad news is that because of last inning, we're going to have to see Betts and maybe Martinez in the 9th.
2186
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:20:58 pm »
Time for Rondon?
2187
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:17:27 pm »
I don't think the Boston fans have been all that fond of Kelly to begin with. Things may get ugly now.
2188
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:13:48 pm »
Thank you!
2189
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:12:49 pm »
More runs, please.
2190
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:12:07 pm »
Well, it wasn't deep, but it was deep enough.
2191
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:10:23 pm »
I'm not sure I can watch this AB.
2192
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 09:01:28 pm »Am I wrong to think Correa would have made that play last year, or early this year?
He may have stopped the ball (maybe), but I don't think there was any way he was going to throw Martinez out.
2193
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:55:54 pm »
Fuck! But I sure thought Benitendi was out at 3B.
2194
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:53:45 pm »
That may have been a strike, but I don't like that pitch to Benitendi, who's shown himself to quite good at slapping stuff to LF.
2195
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:52:24 pm »
Ok, time to flip the GIDP switch.
2196
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:51:15 pm »
Gee whiz, guys, come on!
2197
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:40:36 pm »Why no MCCann for Marisnick? He’s got to come in the game anyway?
I guess that with the lead AJ wants the Marisnick defense. I figured McCann would hit and come in to catch, and Kemp would go to center. But I guess the 2 RBI changed the plan.
2198
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:38:28 pm »
I'm a little confused: what did he just do with the bat?
2199
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:37:27 pm »
Well, if this one doesn't bounce, Kemp is going to have to hit it. Anything that doesn't bounce will be a strike.
2200
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:34:28 pm »
Man, what a wasted opporutnity for Reddick.
2201
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:32:17 pm »
Was that Crane I just saw down in the dugout?
2202
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:30:44 pm »
Yeah, White swung at a ball, but at least when you swing occasionally the pitcher doesn't feel like he can just groove things down the middle. all the time.
2203
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:19:47 pm »
89mph, right down the middle. What does Correa want?
2204
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 08:00:49 pm »
I hate pop-ups, Bregman's game-winner notwithstanding.
2205
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 07:43:13 pm »
Lefties are the Astros' kryptonite for some reason.
2206
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 07:36:35 pm »
I wonder what it's like to have a shortstop that swings the bat.
2207
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 06:56:48 pm »HPU took a Josh Reddick foul tip carom off of the catcher's mask and decided to leave the game after the half-inning. Delay now setting up the replacement ump with gear.
Yeah, it was a bizarre bank shot.
2208
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sept. 7, 2018
« on: September 07, 2018, 06:22:15 pm »
Correa got a good look at that third strike.
2209
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2018, 06:21:24 pm »
I thrust that Spanberger's campaign is pointing that out.
2210
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 05, 2018, 10:22:08 pm »Maybe the people who remain in the administration despite thinking the president is a dangerous and stupid and dangerously stupid imbecile think that Pence is a closeted.... liberal?
They love the deregulation, they love the tax cuts, they love the rabidly conservative Supreme Court lapdogs. They're going to cling to it as long as they can and hope that nothing blows up (literally).
2211
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 10:09:17 pm »
Jesus, I thought that ball was in the corner and we were in real trouble.
2212
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 09:43:21 pm »
Bregman needs to lay hands on Correa.
2213
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 08:04:22 pm »
There, got the nightly GIDP out of the way.
2214
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Sept. 4, 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 07:55:40 pm »Sano injures himself, anyone who has a visual on the play, describe it? Sounds bizarre.
I saw it, but I'm unsure what was so rough that he had to be carted off. He hit the bag hard, but the way he hit it I would have expected a hip problem. Instead, they seemed to be tending to his leg below the knee. I don't really have any idea what the problem is.
2215
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 04:13:41 pm »Yeah, should have been a nice, uneventful win...rest the pen a little, and you end up needing three relievers in the 9th with the tying run on base.
But a win's a win.
It's going to be an expensive win if it cost us Marwin and Rondon.
2216
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 04:12:14 pm »PEACOCK!!!
Maybe the secret it to continually miss your target by so much that you're completely unpredictable.
2217
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 04:09:38 pm »
Jesus, Peacock missed by the entire plate there.
2218
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 04:08:35 pm »
You completely dominate a game and wind up in this situation? Pretty frustrating.
2219
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 04:02:41 pm »
Harris shaking his head when he sees AJ headed out of the dugout, as if he's earned the right to stay out there.
2220
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 03:55:34 pm »
Harris scares the shit out of me. Every time somebody swings at one of his pitches it looks like they're going to clobber it.
2221
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 03:53:02 pm »Right forearm.
I hope it's the forearm. It may have been the wrist. It was smoked.
2222
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 03, 2018, 03:51:38 pm »Fuck off. You have no idea about how truly cruel the Nazis were. I am definitely not a Nazi.
Why do you support a man who wishes to push us toward more authoritarian rule and is nominating Supreme Court justices who will help achieve that aim? And by the way, this isn't just an anti-Trump thing, although Lord knows I detest the man with every fiber in my being. This is about thinking ahead. What happens if somehow a Maduro-type gets elected? Are you ready for some yo-yo like that to start nationalizing industries with the powers that you granted Trump to muzzle opposition?
2223
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 03:28:58 pm »
Man, that was a devastating curve by McHugh.
2224
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 03, 2018, 02:18:05 pm »
Does Kalas not understand how quick to anger the BBGs are?
2225
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:29:01 pm »Don’t forget the racism and fascism.
And support for an obvious crook as long as it means they can get the lap-dog Supreme Court justices they want.
2226
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:23:37 pm »Can Harris hold a four run lead?
If we see Harris now, things have gone very, very wrong.
2227
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:16:13 pm »
I'll take it.
2228
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:12:45 pm »
Jesus, Marwin, what was wrong with that pitch?
2229
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:09:16 pm »That was a super weird fucking bounce, too.
Yeah, I haven't figured it out yet. I think it was hooking down and hit the top of some piece of metal on the scoreboard.
2230
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:03:09 pm »
It's a Christmas miracle!
2231
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 09:01:12 pm »
That's some lousy luck.
2232
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:58:41 pm »
I guess we can be glad it wasn't a double-play.
2233
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:57:53 pm »I just got home and turned on the TV and saw the reigning MVP square around to bunt. WHAT THE FUCK?!
Except he wasn't even trying to bunt. He was just trying to look like he was going to bunt.
2234
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:57:01 pm »
What the fuck is Altuve doing?
2235
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:53:19 pm »Weird.
First pitch FB taken for a strike.
It's weird, alright, but it's not surprising.
2236
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:50:14 pm »The threats have come from the left. I wrote that the left hasn't played the violence game to its ultimate conclusion. Those on the right have a much higher incidence of gun ownership, which is why the left is so hellbent on gun control. Of course, if things deteriorate, the miltary is strongly pro-right and is unlikely to back the left. Simply put, the left can't win the game that it says it wants to play. I don't want a civil war, but, sadly, it's a distinct possibility.
That's a pretty paranoid view.
2237
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:46:46 pm »
Any word on why Upton left the game?
2238
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:35:33 pm »
Nice outing by Sipp.
2240
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 08:09:46 pm »
Imagine that you're Jeff Luhnow, and the Angels call you this off-season and offer a straight-up trade, Simmons for Correa. Do you do it?
2241
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 07:40:01 pm »
Well, I"ll give James a lot of credit for getting his shit together and not being intimidated by these guys. Good job.
2242
Talk Zone / Re: Ex Astros News 17-18
« on: September 01, 2018, 07:11:38 pm »He let me hug him. I cannot be happier.
Just make sure you keep those hands up on his back. Don't let them drift down to his tush.
2243
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 07:10:07 pm »Correa's approach of taking two fastball strikes over the plate before swinging wildly at a breaking ball low and away has yet to yield any benefit.
You have to admit that it's probably catching the other side by surprise.
2244
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 06:31:26 pm »Nice start by the new guy.
Well, except for the 25 or so pitches.
2245
Talk Zone / Re: Ex Astros News 17-18
« on: September 01, 2018, 06:05:05 pm »Ausmus' is in town. I think he's going to the game tonight.
Down, girl.
2246
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 06:03:19 pm »It seems like Correa takes a fat pitch almost every at bat.
It's not just Correa. Last year, if a pitcher was foolish enough to throw a get-me-over-fastball on the first pitch of the AB, the Astros were quite happy to punish it. They still worked a lot of deep counts, but those started because the pitchers knew they couldn't get a freebie on the first pitch. This year, for whatever reason, most of the guys seem determined to work counts by not swinging at pitches early in the count (Altuve excepted, who is happy to swing at anything, even if it's not close). And pitchers know that, so they're just throwing cookies to start an AB, and most guys start off 0-1. It's infuriating.
2247
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 05:11:35 pm »He's getting nothing but hittable pitches now. The problem isn't that they're pitching around him, it's that he can't hit shit right now.
He won't swing, and when he does, he's late, late, late. Hence things like that weak-shit pop-up to 1st last night.
2248
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 04:14:43 pm »(I'm guessing that there had to be some NDFA duos or NDFA pitchers who started for the Astros over the last 50+ years but whatever.)
Oswalt is the most prominent NDFA I can remember, but he was a 23rd rounder.
ETA: I'm an idiot: he was a draft-and-follow, not an NDFA. I got mixed up.
2249
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:57:16 pm »
How utterly predictable.
2250
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:42:00 pm »
No help from the Sea Hags tonight: Leake shelled for 5 in the 1st inning.
2251
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:34:22 pm »
There we go, that GIDP is what we needed to make the evening complete.
2252
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:16:28 pm »Fuck. The Astros’ refusal to swing is mind boggling.
It's because the other guys are throwing strikes. We'll start swinging when they start missing the zone.
2253
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:08:16 pm »
Fucking shit. This is very depressing. And I"m tired of Simmons bending us over. They can walk him for the rest of the season as far as I'm concerned.
2254
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 09:00:30 pm »
God damn it, we're going to give this one away too.
2255
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:35:42 pm »Yuli...1 for his last 16.
That's just about the same average as Correa.
2256
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:35:19 pm »Donaldson is headed to the tribe
Interesting. Will Baez move to 2B?
2257
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 08:09:52 pm »
If Bregman is heading into a funk, we are truly fucked.
2258
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 07:58:24 pm »
It's going to be another 5-inning night for Valdez. At best. Good job on the DP, though.
2259
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 07:54:50 pm »
Damn it, throw strikes!
2260
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 31, 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 07:33:14 pm »
Damn batter's eye.
2261
Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2018 Fantasy Football
« on: August 31, 2018, 07:05:06 pm »I suffered a catastrophic computer problem that necessitated professional help, causing me to miss the draft. I aspologize. However, the auto-draft gave me a B-, which is better than what I usually get. I promise to be an active owner this season. I'm excited for my Saints.
Man, sorry about the computer. That sucks.
2264
Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:23:44 pm »Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 6m
Source: Yankees on the verge of a deal for Andrew McCuthchen.
Seems.... unnecessary. What they really need is starting pitching. I guess this may allow them to move an outfielder to 1B to improve that situation.
2265
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:20:18 pm »Well of course it's an inning ending gidp.
Three tonight?
2266
Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2018 Fantasy Football
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:03:56 pm »If I lose to a team with a ghost owner I'm going to jump off a bridge.
You'll probably land on top of me.
2267
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 10:01:14 pm »
Let's hope they're getting the shitty play out of their system tonight.
2268
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 09:53:42 pm »I don't know if Correa is physically healthy or not, but he sure doesn't take healthy cuts.
He was on 1st last night or the night before and had to dive back to the bag on a pick-off attempt. When he stood up he was grimacing and did some stretching/twisting like he was trying to loosen up his back. And then he took about a 6-foot lead. He wasn't behaving like he felt great.
2269
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 09:28:43 pm »
Seattle trying to help us out: 5 runs in the top of the 1st, and they're not done yet.
2270
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 09:20:20 pm »
That ought to just about do it.
2271
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 08:13:56 pm »Game zone activity reflects the offense’s energy level so far tonight.
We're all prepping for the all-important OWA draft.
2272
Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2018 Fantasy Football
« on: August 30, 2018, 08:12:49 pm »I just remembered that Hap decided to quit because he was boycotting the league because so many of the players hate the military.
I think he beat someone at some point during the year when he only had like six guys active. Does Zipp still have a team? He might have beaten Zipp.
Could have been me. I think I had a 20-point game last year. I also had several games where literally the only team I would have beaten that week was the team that I happened to be matched up against.
2273
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels at Astros, August 30, 2018
« on: August 30, 2018, 07:35:49 pm »
When's the last time Correa hit a ball hard?
2274
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 29, 2018, 08:49:32 pm »Not an Astro ache and pain, but it concerns the Astros given they are playing the Angels next. Albert Pujols had knee surgery and is done for the season.
MLB Network keeps saying "6-8 weeks", as if the Angels will still be playing baseball in 6 weeks.
2275
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 10:20:55 pm »
It seems kind of unfair to swing at pitches in the heart of the strike zone.
2276
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 10:09:45 pm »
Oh, Correa.
2277
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:54:53 pm »
I'm still trying to figure out what advantage Melvin thought he could gain there.
2278
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 09:10:53 pm »
Damn it, Jose, if you're going to swing at the first one, at least make sure it's a strike.
2279
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 08:32:53 pm »Man, Jackson works slow.
It's the key to holding the Astros down: work slow, throw slop.
2280
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 07:57:20 pm »
Damn it, Charlie.
2281
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 28, 2018
« on: August 28, 2018, 07:47:35 pm »Yuli DHing, while White is at 1B. Backwards, IMHO.
I wonder if his knee is a little sore from that HBP.
2282
Game Zone 2018 / Re: A's @ Astros August 27, 2018
« on: August 27, 2018, 09:45:56 pm »
Man, Pressly wasn't fucking around there.
2283
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 10:21:43 pm »I love the fact that HEB/Central Market in Texas sells both fresh and roasted ones. I loaded up the first week. I've got two pounds of roasted peppers in my freezer to hold me over until next year.
Cooking up a batch of green chile pork stew with those Hatches in January is something of a ritual with us.
2284
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 26, 2018, 09:00:31 pm »The QAnon loons are now claiming that McCain committed suicide to avoid facing a military tribunal.....
Surely somebody is trolling us.
2285
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 07:55:24 pm »That sounds awesome
Turned out pretty well. This was the starting point: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/one-skillet-corn-chilaquiles. I blew off the jalapenos and diced up a couple of Hatch chiles instead. I had a couple of chicken breasts in the fridge, so rather than use a rotisserie chicken, I seasoned them with a salt/pepper/dried citrus rub and sauteed them and then shredded them after they cooled. Pretty straightforward and took about 45 minutes. I put some lime juice in there, too, but I love limes.
2286
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 05:28:12 pm »
Son of a bitch. I thought Altuve was safe and it wasn't close, but that replay proved me wrong. I didn't realize how far the fielder had let the ball travel.
2287
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 05:18:13 pm »
Peacock was ridiculous in those two innings.
2288
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 05:17:37 pm »Tough to maintain that altitude.
At least one of his balls today was really well struck, but Calhoun ran it down in the RCF gap. I'm not worried about him. It's not like he's flailing at crap.
2289
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 05:07:57 pm »It's hard to feel sorry for any team hitting into a DP when you're an Astros fan.
Especially when they drove in a run when the hitter basically got blown up and wound up trickling the ball into no-man's land.
2290
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 05:03:47 pm »
Man, two really hard-hit balls, and all the Angels get out of it is a GIDP. Breaks my heart.
2291
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:48:51 pm »
Stassi didn't seem particularly interested in blocking that pitch.
2292
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:39:25 pm »
I'm not a fan of lead-off walks to the other guys.
2293
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:26:48 pm »It's what us bules would call "spaghetti sauce"
Does Mrs Hawk use short ribs in hers?
2294
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:21:09 pm »Just gravy?
Italian Sunday "gravy" is much more than the brown gravy you and I grew up on.
2295
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:19:46 pm »That sounds awesome
I'll let you know how it turns out.
2296
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:15:49 pm »
Valdez just punched out Trout on a 95 mph FB. Nice!
2297
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 04:13:40 pm »I had a pudding cup for lunch. Mrs. Hawk is making her famous Sunday Gravy for supper. Drinking Love Street, and smoking a Tatuaje black lancero.
I"m going to try a new chicken chilaquiles recipe with tomatillos, Hatch peppers, and corn in the sauce.
2298
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 03:57:59 pm »
Yuli almost killed that pitcher.
2299
Game Zone 2018 / Astros @ Angels, 8/26/2018
« on: August 26, 2018, 03:10:30 pm »
Apparently an irrigation problem behind the mound before the game. As Crash Davis would say, " we've got ourselves a natural disaster!"
2300
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels August 25, 2018
« on: August 25, 2018, 08:52:09 pm »
Maldonado enjoyed that.
2301
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels August 25, 2018
« on: August 25, 2018, 08:51:24 pm »
Good grief, Simmons, get in the damn box.
2302
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 25, 2018, 08:48:52 pm »
I'm waiting for Trump's heart-felt tribute to McCain.
2303
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels August 25, 2018
« on: August 25, 2018, 08:26:41 pm »
Chicks dig the double.
2304
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels August 25, 2018
« on: August 25, 2018, 08:21:11 pm »
Oooh, White got a hanger but missed it.
2305
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels August 25, 2018
« on: August 25, 2018, 08:09:17 pm »
One pitch, one double. I like it.
2306
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 25, 2018, 03:26:57 pm »As long as Trump isn't knocking up Hillary I doubt any of his supporters are going to give a shit.
It'll just prove that he's a manly man. It will improve his standing.
2307
Talk Zone / Re: springer worse than thought
« on: August 25, 2018, 07:44:50 am »He said earlier the thumb will be sore for the rest of the season.
At this point, the most I'm willing to read into a declaration of "his thumb is sore" is that it's still attached. Beyond that, who knows?
2308
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News 17-18
« on: August 25, 2018, 07:40:33 am »His 3rd homer tonight. 9 RBIs in his 1st 16 games with the A's.
I was watching him the other night against the Twins. He's stockier than I imagined.
2309
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 10:13:39 pm »
Alright, guys, I have to get up at 4:30 tomorrow, so I'm packing it in. Bring home the win!
2310
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 10:05:47 pm »Does anybody know the origin of this "nickname"?
Earlier in the broadcast they were saying that that's the name of a long-time Houston clubhouse guy.
2311
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 10:04:50 pm »
That's Bagwellian!
2312
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 10:03:12 pm »Jesus Christ, Hudson is all over the place behind the plate this inning.
That's the theme for the year.
2313
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:55:33 pm »
Marwin looks like he's wearing the Marty McFly anti-gravity board boots.
2314
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:51:00 pm »
Nice easy jog around the bases saves wear and tear on the knee!
2315
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:50:25 pm »I was catching once during a game when an ant decided to launch an all out assault on my nuts. It was somewhat difficult to mount any sort of effective defense what with the cup providing cover for that marauding little fucker.
You're not exactly my idea of a prototypical catcher.
2316
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:47:54 pm »I may have drank too much too early.
Is that possible?
2317
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:41:23 pm »Did their catcher seriously just get stung by a bee?
That would make more sense than any of the other reasons that were being offered up.
2318
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:28:22 pm »No player in the history of history has our number like Pooholes
That's the old Pujols. He's not as frightening since he turned 50.
2319
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:25:36 pm »
I hate walking Pujols to get to Simmons. Simmons seems to have our number.
2320
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:23:01 pm »
I'm glad that stayed in the park. When it was hit I figured it was long gone.
2321
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:18:31 pm »
I wonder what the real issue is with Altuve's knee. I hope it's something that can be cleaned up completely in the off-season.
2322
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Angels, August 24, 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:11:17 pm »Players Weekend
I'm probably just getting old and crotchety, but this seems like a pretty lame idea. But I guess it doesn't really hurt anybody, so have fun.
2323
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 09:03:26 pm »Right lat discomfort.
So, an alligator took out four of his ribs.
2324
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2018
« on: August 24, 2018, 08:49:42 pm »Well, it isn't September 1st so I can't think that is a good thing for him.
Unless there's some blockbuster trade we haven't sniffed yet.
2325
Beer and Queso / Re: Empty Nest Wisdom?
« on: August 24, 2018, 08:48:43 pm »It's also payback.
When my girls were teenagers, i just kept telling them "you'll get your turn". And now they are, and it's both endearing and hilarious to watch.
2326
Talk Zone / Re: Andrew McCutchen
« on: August 22, 2018, 09:25:24 pm »he's still pretty good
Is he, though? I certainly haven't seen much of him this year, but the handful of times I've seen him he's looked pretty average.
2327
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 21, 2018, 09:13:51 pm »The problem is the one and only thing that is keeping him out of jail is the job that he currently possesses. So I would expect things to get very, very ugly and that GOP tribalism will continue to outweigh national concerns and that defecting Republicans will be very thin on the ground.
I almost don't want him out unless Pence goes with him. Better to keep reminding folks how awful this crew is.
But I sure hope that Donnie Jr. and Jared get perp-walked.
2328
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 20, 2018
« on: August 20, 2018, 10:32:22 pm »
Cricket match breaks out.
2329
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 20, 2018
« on: August 20, 2018, 10:30:40 pm »
Somebody needs to let Cole know that he doesn't get any extra points for hitting the dead center of the strike zone.
2330
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Mariners, August 20, 2018
« on: August 20, 2018, 10:07:38 pm »Marwin tells Felix there can only be one king
Very nice.
2332
Beer and Queso / Re: OWA 2018 Fantasy Football
« on: August 20, 2018, 07:57:12 pm »
Thursday is fine with me.
2333
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 09:00:32 pm »
So, is that 12 strikeouts in 6 innings?
2334
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 08:19:10 pm »
You know, Cole can look absolutely untouchable, and then, boom! he's getting whacked around. I don't get it.
2335
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 08:09:06 pm »
I wasn't paying close attention earlier when they were talking about Altuve. Was there anything significant to report?
2336
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:55:12 pm »He heard me ask for that.
You owe yourself a pina colada.
2337
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-15-2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:31:19 pm »
They settled into the routine well after that accidental double.
2338
Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:29:58 pm »I’m really starting to become concerned that making calamari ice cream may be the only remedy. Who has access to an ice cream machine?
With that intro, who would admit it?
2339
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:20:14 pm »
Does Harris still have a spot when Devo returns? Discuss.
2340
Talk Zone / Re: It's time
« on: August 15, 2018, 07:18:59 pm »
I'm pulling out the big guns. My little brother is getting married, so I'm going to be gone for four days and won't be able to watch any of the games. That ought to help things out.
2342
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 09:28:32 pm »Seems like it was a good thing I exercised after work and my cable be to be restarted.
I hope those two things aren't somehow related.
2343
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 09:18:14 pm »3-1 Rockies. I can go to bed now.
Might as well be 300-1.
2344
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rockies at Houston 08-14-2018
« on: August 14, 2018, 09:16:08 pm »And it's not just working back from injury at this point.
I don't know. He looks to me like somebody who's holding back on his swing because he's afraid, consciously or subconsciously, to let it go.
2345
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners at Astros, August 12 2018
« on: August 12, 2018, 04:12:20 pm »
Well, that didn't take long.
2346
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners at Astros, August 12 2018
« on: August 12, 2018, 04:08:11 pm »How about a weak grounder to the right side?
You'll get a third out and you'll like it!
2347
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners at Astros, August 12 2018
« on: August 12, 2018, 03:57:40 pm »
Stomach punch.
2348
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners at Astros, August 12 2018
« on: August 12, 2018, 03:38:01 pm »
I guess they'll put Yuli at 2nd and move Marwin to RF and Reddick to CF. Or something like that.
2349
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners at Astros, August 12 2018
« on: August 12, 2018, 03:37:01 pm »I dont care that there's a lefty on the mound. Pinch hitting for Kemp with stassi is a bad move
Especially now that it's Stassi against Vincent.
And what's the outfield going to look like in the 9th?
2350
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 11, 2018
« on: August 12, 2018, 10:19:16 am »Fisher saying he saw the ball, but his heart wanted it to be down...so he went with his heart.
Wow.
I'm not sure which is dumber: thinking that in the first place, or saying it out loud afterward.
2351
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 11, 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 09:01:50 pm »I'm curious if bagwell shared an opinion on fishers out?
He just thought it was bad luck. Personally, since he was watching the play as he rounded second base, I thought he should have stayed there so he could go back. But I'll readily admit that I'm quick to label him an idiot.
2352
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 11, 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 08:56:28 pm »Just want to point out the Astros have not scored since the second inning.
It was a good try, BG.
2353
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 11, 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 08:26:31 pm »
Tyler White is a slow human. He's lucky that we don't routinely have to escape predators anymore.
2354
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 11, 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 07:19:22 pm »
And then the next guy gets jammed and fists it down the 1B line for another RBI. Aaarrrgghhh.
2355
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 11, 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 06:31:19 pm »I think Tucker is going to do better this time around.
You've been prescient before. I hope you are this time, too.
2356
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 03:27:28 pm »
Who's the next outfielder in line? Straw?
2357
Talk Zone / Orioles set a new standard
« on: August 11, 2018, 02:23:04 pm »
The Birds have been mathematically eliminated from the postseason. On August 11th. It's apparently the earliest a team has been eliminated since divisional play began. (Information gleaned from telecast of Yankees@Rangers, so if it's wrong, I"m blaming them.)
2358
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 11, 2018, 02:18:01 pm »Marisnick to DL. Tucker up.
The hits keep on coming.
2359
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: BUIES CREEK 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:54:30 pm »Did he show up in the Carolina League?
I wish he would. Anywhere but Houston.
2360
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:46:19 pm »It is in the wrong thread.
Ah, that explains it. Sadly, that's not the first time I've done that. I'm bouncing my posts in the dirt after being ahead in the count.
2361
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:39:55 pm »Presley fucked around then had to throw something in the zone, and elected for right down the fucking middle.
This is the thing that infuriates me. The pitchers get ahead, and then they throw "waste" pitches that are so far off the plate that no sighted person would ever swing at them. I understand going for the corners in those situations, but jesus, these pitches are nowhere near the corners. And then all of a sudden you're in a 3-2 count and everything sucks.
2362
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:37:25 pm »Can’t throw fastballs right down the middle.
You can to the Astros. That may be why our pitchers are confused.
2363
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:36:45 pm »
Now OWA is eating my posts. Oh, well.
Anyway, I'm starting to get tired of Nelson Cruz.
Anyway, I'm starting to get tired of Nelson Cruz.
2364
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: BUIES CREEK 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:35:12 pm »
I'm getting pretty tired of Nelson Cruz.
2365
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:32:26 pm »
Uh oh, "discomfort" for Jake.
2366
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:30:19 pm »
Take heart, it will get better tomorrow: Country Joe will be behind the plate.
2367
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:27:43 pm »
I hope that Eddings is proud of himself, because Haniger should have been fucking out before he hit that double.
2368
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 09:11:38 pm »
Hudek's story was completely incomprehensible.
There's no way that ball that Jake caught is caught 38% of the time. Maybe 10%, but I think even that is high.
How many more injuries do we have to endure?
There's no way that ball that Jake caught is caught 38% of the time. Maybe 10%, but I think even that is high.
How many more injuries do we have to endure?
2369
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:48:04 pm »
That may be the best catch I've ever seen. The way that was bending away from him I was sure it was falling in. The way he turned that glove just that little bit at the end was fantastic.
2370
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:43:56 pm »
So fucking typical. The guy barely gets his bat on the ball, and he winds up with an infield single and an RBI.
2371
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:42:38 pm »
Nice play off the wall by Kemp. Too bad he had to make it.
2373
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:31:06 pm »Kemp says fuck it, I'll hit it up the middle.
"Fuck you, Jo-bu, I do it myself."
2374
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:29:22 pm »
Ball five to Kemp, and yet he's still in the batter's box.
2375
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:28:46 pm »There is no try.
There is only score, or score not. We've been seeing a lot of score not lately.
2376
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 08:25:51 pm »
Aaaarrrggghhh.
2377
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 07:44:51 pm »Bad luck bounce leaves Marwin on first.
Failed hit/run leaves him standing in the beltway getting tagged out.
Bad luck, poor execution.
Tyler White is probably not the guy I'd hit-and-run with.
2378
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 07:21:44 pm »
Great, a second out due to blindness.
2379
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Ms @ Astros, August 10, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 07:20:17 pm »
Oh, great, more shitty balls-and-strikes. It really seems like the quality if going downhill. They're going to call themselves out of a job.
2380
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 10, 2018, 06:57:17 pm »I like to think he heard me yelling "Please, No more JD!" at some point last night while watching the game.
I know I did, although we're in the same town.
2381
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 10:33:00 pm »
At least Bregman hit that one. That's a minor victory after the two previous ABs.
2382
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 10:30:00 pm »Jake put his head down and was digging immediately.
When he hit it I thought it was slow enough that he might have a chance, and then I saw Gordon make a good move to the ball and I thought "damn, he won't make it", and then I saw Gordon flub the ball. That was a lot of up and down for four seconds of baseball.
2383
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 10:25:50 pm »Damn. Max hit it right on the screws.
Yup, bad luck.
2384
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 10:13:15 pm »If we’re going to PH for JD to avoid him facing Vincent and to set up a lefty-lefty match-up, maybe it’s time to send him down.
I'm sure he's out of here after tonight's game.
2385
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 09:49:41 pm »
If you had told me this morning that we would score four runs off of Paxton with Verlander on the mound, I would have felt pretty good about our chances. Of course, then I would have remembered that it's a home game.
2386
Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 09:29:27 pm »A's acquire 41 year old Fernando Rodney.
That green and yellow cap is going to look extra goofy at that odd angle.
2387
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 09:04:26 pm »
Paxton's pretty good.
2388
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 09:00:59 pm »
That FB that struck out Bregman looked like it took a hard left turn.
2389
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 08:39:44 pm »
He was pretty streamed about the balk call, too, especially since they scored three runs after that.
But I think I've figured out the strategy. It's a rope-a-dope, and we're trying to get their batters so tired that they'll be worthless for the weekend.
But I think I've figured out the strategy. It's a rope-a-dope, and we're trying to get their batters so tired that they'll be worthless for the weekend.
2390
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 07:47:58 pm »
Man, this is brutal.
2391
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 07:35:55 pm »Damn national league.
https://m.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-batting-Lance-McCullers-injury-DL-13145242.php
The Chron has just about the worst web page bullshit to content ratio that I've had the displeasure to encounter. Pages take forever to load, and when they're finally loaded there are about two paragraphs on whatever topic you came for.
2392
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Mariners @ Astros August 9, 2018
« on: August 09, 2018, 07:21:14 pm »
What a disappointing start.
2393
Talk Zone / Re: Fiers to As
« on: August 08, 2018, 10:03:51 pm »
Fiers has looked pretty good so far (through 4 innings). Working the bottom of the zone and the corners well.
2394
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 08, 2018, 10:01:54 pm »2395
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ SF - 8/6/18
« on: August 06, 2018, 09:36:37 pm »
White cannot lay off those high pitches. That might have worked in AAA, but I don't think it's going to fly up here.
2396
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 06, 2018, 08:30:48 pm »He then tweeted he had been banned from the internet.
Yes, you read that correctly.
It's almost like his critical thinking skills might not be up to par.
2397
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 07:47:35 pm »This “discomfort” thing has become a serious injury.
Yeah, I don't like the way this is dragging out. I"m beginning to wonder about some sort of meniscus tear or something.
2398
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:34:24 pm »
Time for another big 8th inning.
2399
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:19:35 pm »so, i baked a lemon blueberry cake - it's really good!
recipe, please!
2400
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:16:57 pm »
What a catch by Jake!
2401
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:14:46 pm »
The telecast said that they sent Perez down to Corpus (I think). Was there some other move that I missed? I thought that Lance to the DL made room for Osuna, and Perez could stay.
2402
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:11:42 pm »Is there any way to block it without them claiming him and thus us hearing about it?
They can make a claim, and SF can just pull him back. I don't think we'd ever hear about that.
2403
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:08:46 pm »
How predictable was that?
2404
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:07:50 pm »
Every time I see those Takagi signs in LA I chuckle.
2405
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 05:05:45 pm »Someone like McCutchen, who is a free agent at years end, would be much more ideal.....if he clears waivers.
I wouldn't be surprised if Oakland tried to block something like that, although I doubt that we'll ever hear about it (unless they actually pick him up, of course).
2406
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:58:32 pm »They tried hard to sign him his FA year.
That was three (?) years ago when he could still move, and it didn't involve making the Rangers better. I think the situation is pretty different now.
2407
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:49:31 pm »Choo available but likely too expensive.
And a slug in the outfield, at this point.
2408
Talk Zone / Re: Waiver Question
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:47:27 pm »
No, I think you guys are right: it's probably based on this year's standings. Although I think at this point that only means that they move in front of Boston.
2409
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:40:37 pm »
Ok, that's about enough of that shit.
2410
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:39:26 pm »
That was unexpected.
2411
Talk Zone / Re: Waiver Question
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:38:03 pm »
Also, I imagine the Astros have to be dead last in waiver order on the basis of last year's finish, so they don't get to make a claim until everybody else has passed. Maybe if it's an AL player they only have to wait for all other AL teams to pass, but if it's a NL player I think they have to wait for all of the NL teams and all of the other AL teams.
2412
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:26:14 pm »
I seen just about enough of White to decide that he's not going to blossom into a valuable piece.
2413
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:23:11 pm »Enlarging a photo on one of the apps, Springer’s thumb looked broken at the top knuckle
We'll be lucky if there's no ligament damage.
2414
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:22:02 pm »Come on Tyler, don't swing at balls over your head.
"But Gattis does it!"
2415
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:15:37 pm »
I was just about to recommend that they wrap Bregman in bubble wrap, but apparently I was too late.
2416
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 04:09:29 pm »
I'm with HH: that looked season-ending bad, a la Marisnick last year. Didn't that also happen in LA?
2417
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 03:59:05 pm »
He's in serious pain, I will not be surprised if that's a fracture.
2418
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 03:58:46 pm »
Jesus, just what we needed.
2419
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 5, 2018
« on: August 05, 2018, 03:11:52 pm »
George announce his presence with authority.
2420
Talk Zone / Hooks on TV tonight
« on: August 05, 2018, 10:57:28 am »
Newspaper says that Corpus-Frisco will be on FSSW at 7pm, for folks with that service.
2421
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 05, 2018, 09:13:19 am »They have to identify themselves with a single letter otherwise they’d spell it wrong.
Why'd they pick such a difficult letter?
2422
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 3, 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 10:46:05 pm »
Shit, nice play by Turner.
2423
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 3, 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 10:34:40 pm »
I'm surprised that Verlander didn't try to hit that down-and-inside hole in Bellinger's swing on that two-strike pitch. Maybe he's saving it for the next at-bat.
2424
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 3, 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 10:24:10 pm »
Oh, Jake. If he could refrain from swinging at obvious balls it would really help.
2425
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 3, 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 09:42:19 pm »
George hit that ball hard.
2426
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros @ Dodgers, August 3, 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 09:30:05 pm »
Of all the assholes in the universe, we get Pederson.
2427
The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2018 Rule 5 Draft
« on: August 03, 2018, 08:45:26 pm »If he sticks with Akeem, he won’t get drafted. If he switches to Hakeem, someone will recognize his potential.
Nobody can hit the Dream Shake.
2428
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 07:42:36 pm »0-3 with 2 Ks I believe
As long as he was still standing at the end, I"ll call it a win.
2429
Talk Zone / Re: Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 03, 2018, 07:37:28 pm »
Are there any reports on Correa's outing last night? Or is that *next* Thursday?
2430
Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: August 02, 2018, 06:46:10 pm »She's an awesome candidate, but she has zero presence in the media in Texas.
That's because of all the fake news.
2431
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 11:16:07 pm »
I'd like to know the exit velocity on that one. Yuli hit the shit out of it.
2432
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 11:00:55 pm »Is there a less stretchy first baseman than Tyler White?
He's not exactly ElastiGirl.
2433
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:58:54 pm »Tyler tried to waddle back to first. Couldn’t make it.
He is definitely not fleet of foot.
2434
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:57:30 pm »
That was not a fucking ball.
2435
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:56:33 pm »
Off the fucking handle and it goes for a hit... I hope his hands are at least still buzzing.
2436
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:50:20 pm »
Damn, come on guys, we have to protect Altuve's hits lead.
2437
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:44:23 pm »Yuli can roll out of bed and hit line drives blindfolded.
He'll come around. But it's been painful in the meantime.
Apparently he hasn't rolled out of bed yet. Or he isn't blindfolded.
2438
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:43:37 pm »And off in the distance, the loud snoring ceases for a second.
In the distance?
2439
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:32:54 pm »
Gotta be Bagwell, doesn't it?
2440
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:30:15 pm »
And the inning is quickly over.
2441
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:28:15 pm »
Holy fucking shit! An RBI single!
2442
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:26:46 pm »
Tucker tried the Bregman pop-up technique, but it didn't work this time.
2443
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:21:39 pm »
Nice job by Charlie to regroup and finish off that inning strong.
2444
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:15:07 pm »Game over.
If you shut out the other guys, there's always the chance that somebody will accidentally run into a ball for a homer. Doing that twice, or doing it with somebody on base, just seems unreasonable.
2445
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:08:01 pm »With the way things are going, Marwin will be lucky to walk again.
Oh, he'll walk, but he'll be crippled, and we'll be forced to play him. In center field.
2446
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:07:11 pm »I’m a bit perplexed by the pronunciation of “Schoop.” It’s really “scope?”
I thought "scoop". But definitely a hard "ch".
2447
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 10:06:27 pm »
Well, at least Gattis swung at strikes.
2448
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:57:41 pm »
Nice call by Blum: "Go all Kent Hrbek on him."
2449
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:55:08 pm »Maybe if you yahoos would quit fucking talking about the postseason....
That'll be a lot easier now.
2451
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:47:50 pm »Hopefully somebody clears waivers that can hit, and we can get in a trade.
What makes you think we would catch that kind of break?
2452
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:45:23 pm »Can AJ reed play center? Or should we shift one of our other three starting first basemen to OF and let Reed play IF?
Singleton's opportunity finally arrives.
2453
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:44:14 pm »
About Leake's approach: "He's being crazy aggressive in the strike zone."
Yeah, that's because everybody knows that there's nobody hitting that can hurt him. Just chunk it in there and let them get themselves out.
Yeah, that's because everybody knows that there's nobody hitting that can hurt him. Just chunk it in there and let them get themselves out.
2454
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:28:56 pm »
Met's defense gets two safeties, but it's not enough as they lose 25-4.
2455
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at Seattle, July 31 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:28:01 pm »
Phillies with another impressive performance in Boston tonight. They seem to have come of age quickly.
2457
Talk Zone / Re: No bat?
« on: July 31, 2018, 09:17:22 pm »Is this tongue in cheek?
No. I wonder if he knows something about Correa and Altuve that we don't that leads him to believe that this year just isn't meant to be, and he'd be better off staying out of the feeding frenzy.
2458
Talk Zone / Re: No bat?
« on: July 31, 2018, 08:50:06 pm »I'm hoping that today's inactivity reflects confidence that Altuve and Correa will be back soon.
There are other less optimistic possibilities but I'll continue viewing events thru rainbow colored glasses.
I'm wondering if Luhnow is playing a long game and letting these other teams deplete their farm systems this year so that his hand will be relatively stronger next year.
2459
Talk Zone / Re: No bat?
« on: July 31, 2018, 08:19:19 pm »I was with friends and could not follow it today. Were we in on anyone?
I didn't see any real mentions, although there was a lot of activity and I may have missed something.
2460
Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: July 31, 2018, 06:54:43 pm »
My hope was that they were working a behind-the-scenes deal for Rendon. It would jam up the infield if Correa is actually coming back, but I'll bet Bregman could play LF without any drop-off from the folks we've been trotting out there.
2461
Talk Zone / Re: Astros just acquired Osuna
« on: July 30, 2018, 10:12:51 pm »
Who is going to make room for Osuna?
2462
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Astros at M’s - 7/30/18
« on: July 30, 2018, 10:04:33 pm »
I realize that some of these other pitchers have been pretty good, but Marwin just looks helpless right now.
2463
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 29, 2018
« on: July 29, 2018, 05:41:16 pm »
Hinch is going to earn his salary over the next three weeks.
2464
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:57:14 pm »
I don't think I've ever seen another name with consecutive X's in it.
2465
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:55:02 pm »I'd rather have to eat a 55 gallon drum of Skyline Chili.
5-way or 6-way?
2467
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:49:53 pm »
I swear this is just like last year, and the year before that, and the year before that...
Late summer sucks.
Late summer sucks.
2468
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:44:34 pm »
That pitch could not have been any closer to the middle of the zone.
2469
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:13:53 pm »Come on. He is very good.
This is what's known as gallows humor.
2470
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:09:13 pm »3-1 feels like about 33-1 right now.
This team is dead on it's feet.
I don't think we have to worry about seeing them in the #1 spot on ESPN's power rankings next week.
2471
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:05:15 pm »
Pressly will fit right in.
2472
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:03:25 pm »Ain’t gonna happen. Career year.
So do you try to re-sign him this off-season?
2473
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 08:02:15 pm »
This chumpster is through six innings on something like 72 pitches. That's roughly three innings' worth of pitches for Astros pitchers recently.
2474
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:41:03 pm »
Is Marwin ever going to return to last year's form? That's going to be a tough decision this off-season unless he lights it up in the next couple of months.
2475
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:25:01 pm »
That's just about the worst non-injury thing that could have happened.
2476
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:18:21 pm »I wonder why.
Because we don't have any quality infielders in the minors?
2477
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 07:12:03 pm »
This is not a good baseball team right now.
2478
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers at Astros, July 28, 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 06:44:10 pm »
Verlander's recent propensity for home runs is a little disturbing.
2479
Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 05:13:09 pm »
Watching Cubs-Cards right now. I'd trade for this Hudson kid in a heartbeat.
2480
Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline(s) 2018
« on: July 28, 2018, 01:34:50 pm »That still doesn’t address the gaping hole in left field.
I was wondering about Alex Gordon, who would definitely let them put a plus defensive outfield out there. But he's hitting much worse than I realized (.233 BA, .642 OPS), he's 34, and worst, he's getting $18M/yr through 2019. KC might let him go relatively cheaply if you're willing to eat the contract, but it doesn't seem like the production is there anymore. I have a soft spot for him for the way he and the rest of the KC team just kept applying pressure to opposing defenses during their WS years.
2481
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 10:35:11 pm »That’s it for Devo. Still hasn’t recorded an out since July 14th...Sipp in
That's even worse than I imagined.
2482
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 10:15:55 pm »Harris has 1 left
Then I'd imagine he's headed to scenic Fresno.
2483
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 10:14:59 pm »
What an ugly fucking game.
2484
Talk Zone / Re: Astros acquire Ryan Presley
« on: July 27, 2018, 10:14:24 pm »I would really like the bus riders to weigh in with their opinion about this trade.
I'm surprised it cost us our #10 prospect (if I've got that right) plus another, given the relative pittance given up by other teams for other relievers. But I don't know anything, so I'd probably be surprised by almost anything.
2485
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 10:11:19 pm »Perez would not be the guy I sent down but if they call me to consult I'll be sure to let everyone know.
I'm not sure any of the other guys that you and I would like to see sent down actually have any options left.
2487
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:57:31 pm »I just figured out why this guy Tucci annoys me so much. Beyond his being a Ranger and his tattoo, I mean. He reminds me of that idiot Jordan Schreefer.
He's also hitting .200, so he's got that going for him.
2488
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:57:05 pm »
Good lord, now we're feeding Profar?
2489
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:56:40 pm »
Where is that bridge they just showed on the lead-in to the inning?
2490
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:54:30 pm »
Sigh...
2491
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:44:14 pm »They sat him because his average vs Keuchel is horrendous.
He also knocked a foul ball off his shin last night that looked pretty painful.
2492
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:28:20 pm »
Better than nothing, I suppose. It figures that it comes one out too late, as a lead-off solo homer instead of a three-run shot in the previous inning.
2493
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:16:32 pm »
The embarrassment continues.
2494
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:11:03 pm »
God, tonight is Gallardo's longest road outing, and it's 5 1/3 innings. This guy sucks out loud, and we look like Platteville School for the Blind against Nolan Ryan.
2495
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 09:00:07 pm »
I hope this embarrassment proves to be motivation for tomorrow.
2496
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:55:25 pm »Gallardo is 16-5 all time against the Astros.
The mystery is how he lost five times.
2497
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:49:45 pm »
Jeez, two line drives right into infielders' gloves. My pessimism about tonight's game is growing.
2498
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:42:01 pm »I'm also hoping we don't have to endure August 2017 again this year.
We're off to a good start.
2499
Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:41:28 pm »
Fuck!!!! You're kidding me. A .200-hitting Chirinos goes deep on a two-strike, two-out pitch.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Rangers @ Astros, July 27, 2018
« on: July 27, 2018, 08:35:24 pm »No Altuve, no Correa (is he still alive?), no McCann...at home...be happy with a run every other game.
I didn't realize it until I looked at the dates, but it's been a full month without Correa now. Last game was June 25.