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Talk Zone / Yuli Is Gold Glove Finalist
« on: October 29, 2019, 12:05:16 pm »
He gets my vote.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 28, 2019, 07:33:50 am »
Or supported freedom in Hong Kong.
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Talk Zone / Re: WS 2019
« on: October 27, 2019, 05:41:08 pm »Holy shit! Max Scherzer cannot pitch today! Ross to start.This is a BBG trap if I ever saw one.
Neck spasms.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 09:21:44 pm »When I have the perspective to look back on all of this I wonder if Josh James might end up pissing me off.
It's all mellow.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 09:20:06 pm »
Now what? Who sees nine outs in the bullpen?
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 09:13:26 pm »
If Pressly is unusable, why not disable him and get somebody on the roster that might be able to contribute?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 09:10:53 pm »
I'll take a comatose Urquidy over a rested James any day.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 09:05:56 pm »
James comes in - Harris gets up.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 09:04:25 pm »
Was Urquidy gassed? Why did he come out? 2 base runners in 6 innings. Couldn't Hinch have given him a couple of more hitters?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 4, October 26, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 08:59:46 pm »
Verlander tonight?
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 06:40:06 pm »The one that tied the game, just before the Nats blew it open?
It took a few innings for Washington to blow it open. After the awesomeness of his pose, Bregman went 0-3, left a couple on and made the error that was to a some degree responsible for the blow out.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 11:58:51 am »
Last night's win gets the Astros to Cole in Game 5 which theoretically gets them back to Houston. Of course, theoretically the Astros should be up 2-1 since the offense put up 4 runs against Scherzer.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019
« on: October 26, 2019, 11:55:06 am »
Posing after his home run in Game 2 took a lot out of him. He's saving his energy for his next pose.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series, Game 3, October 25, 2019
« on: October 25, 2019, 08:38:35 pm »
How long is Hinch going to let Greinke walk the slippery tightrope over the alligator and shark pit? Until he falls in?
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 25, 2019, 10:36:04 am »Taubman has paid for his indiscretion with his job and possibly his career. At this point the media should STFU and move on.Unlikely to happen when there is so much virtue and righteousness to demonstrate.
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Talk Zone / St. Crispin's Day
« on: October 25, 2019, 07:47:14 am »
This St. Crispin's Day finds the happy few facing heavy odds. Will Washington be their Agincourt or their Balaclava?
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019
« on: October 23, 2019, 08:38:25 pm »
How many games since Alvarez' last home run?
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 World Series, Game 2, October 23, 2019
« on: October 23, 2019, 08:27:31 pm »
How do you characterize Altuve's blunder - stupid, selfish? Given the game situation and the skewed risk-reward ratio, there is no justification for the steal attempt. It's not just that he forfeited the go ahead run for his team, but how many more stress pitches could the Astros have put on Strasburg? Hard to gauge how much damage he caused to his team's chance to win the game.
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Talk Zone / Latest Controversy
« on: October 23, 2019, 01:39:09 pm »op-ed from USA Today:
"The Houston Astros are Major League Baseball's worst nightmare"
This may be the stupidest comment ever printed in a newspaper.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 World Series Game 1; October 22, 2019
« on: October 22, 2019, 07:10:57 pm »I have concluded that attending a World Series game live keeps you (or at least me) young!No matter how young you are, you can still have a heart attack and a stroke simultaneously.
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Talk Zone / Re: Latest Controversy
« on: October 22, 2019, 10:30:33 am »
Luhnow and Crane are the management face of the franchise. They need to do whatever it takes to make this go away and they need to do it immediately and publicly so that the entire focus shifts back to the field.
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Talk Zone / Fuck the Nationals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
« on: October 21, 2019, 04:04:36 pm »
Not the way I would have said it but for the most part it is in harmony with my sentiments.
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Talk Zone / Tipping pitches
« on: October 20, 2019, 04:38:20 pm »
I am guessing that is what Strom was talking to him about between innings.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 20, 2019, 11:47:09 am »
The Game Zone is the best companion when watching the Astros; especially when the extraneous commentary is so informative and uplifting.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:09:12 pm »
I notice that the left field ball boy has been replaced.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 09:06:05 pm »
Did it take two hours to play four innings?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 6, October 19, 2019
« on: October 19, 2019, 08:54:13 pm »
Could Greinke give them an inning?
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019
« on: October 18, 2019, 03:45:10 pm »Miserable life forms.
Just another day in the Bronx.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 4, October 17, 2019
« on: October 17, 2019, 08:25:36 pm »
First and third, no outs, four, five six hitters up - no runs; a failure that the Astros may deeply regret.
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Talk Zone / Weather report for Game 4
« on: October 16, 2019, 10:36:45 am »
There will always be Milwaukee.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 3, October 15, 2019
« on: October 15, 2019, 04:36:32 pm »
That's a major league outfielder in his home ball park?
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 2...October 13, 2019
« on: October 15, 2019, 12:30:53 pm »https://twitter.com/i/status/1183745020559527937
Here's the actual radio call. Much clearer.
Much obliged. From now on when I listen to the radio broadcast, I will have this image in mind.
Its funny that Sparks doesn't seem to react at all. It looks like he his filling in his score book.
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Game Zone 2019 / 2019 American League Championship Series, Game 2...October 13, 2019
« on: October 14, 2019, 04:56:35 pm »
Beyond awesome. SIamming his fist down in the air - I haven't seen anything that great in a long time.
I can't understand what he is saying. Is there a transcript anywhere?
I can't understand what he is saying. Is there a transcript anywhere?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 3...Octobrr 7, 2019
« on: October 07, 2019, 02:32:17 pm »
I will say Costas seems to have a better toupee.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 3...Octobrr 7, 2019
« on: October 07, 2019, 02:13:37 pm »
Miley should be able to handle four more innings.
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Talk Zone / The bullpen
« on: October 07, 2019, 12:01:08 pm »
It feels like the Astros are on the verge of elimination.
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Talk Zone / Re: Cole article in The Athletic
« on: October 07, 2019, 10:05:17 am »
Big front page spread on the Astros’ rotation on the New York Times Sports Monday.
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Talk Zone / The bullpen
« on: October 06, 2019, 03:28:59 pm »
Harris is peaking at the right time. If he keeps it for as far as the Astros go, he might get a Tony Sipp contract.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 09:53:42 pm »
Of anyone's career.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 2019 American League Division Series, Game 2...Octobrr 5, 2019
« on: October 05, 2019, 08:11:15 pm »
That's not normal.
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Talk Zone / Post Season
« on: October 02, 2019, 08:26:47 pm »
A's have lost their last eight do or die games.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: October 01, 2019, 03:58:17 pm »
How much is Otani going to cost them? I guess, relatively, it will be small potatoes.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: October 01, 2019, 01:43:21 pm »
It appears that Verlander and Cole are very close at least professionally. Verlander uses every opportunity to tell anybody who will listen how great the Houston organization is. I am guessing that he is doing some heavy duty lobbying with Cole to convince him to stay.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 30, 2019, 06:26:35 pm »
Great to hear that the Astros are going to make a reasonable offer. He can make $100MM over the next three years and earn it with the best teammates he will ever have and be backed by the best combination of offense and defense in baseball. No doubt he will get much better offers. As a practical matter, how much difference would an extra $100MM make in his day to day life or does the notoriety of breaking the bank overwhelm all other considerations?
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Talk Zone / Post Season Awards
« on: September 30, 2019, 04:08:46 pm »
Any chance Verlander and Cole share the Cy Young? That would seem to make the most sense.
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Talk Zone / Post Season Awards
« on: September 29, 2019, 08:43:02 pm »
New York Times version:
AL Rookie of Year - Alvarez
AL Cy Young - Verlander
AL Manager of the Year - Aaron Boone - of course.
AL MVP - not Bregman
AL Rookie of Year - Alvarez
AL Cy Young - Verlander
AL Manager of the Year - Aaron Boone - of course.
AL MVP - not Bregman
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Angels - 9/27/19
« on: September 29, 2019, 05:12:37 pm »
I think that Switzerland provides the best European train experience. Hard to imagine a better trip than St. Moritz to Zermatt unless it is the Jungfraujoch loop. I also recommend the Chunnel - not sure why, it felt wierd
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Talk Zone / Miley's Last Chance
« on: September 28, 2019, 06:39:24 pm »
If Strom can't fix it, it can't be fixed.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: September 28, 2019, 02:53:51 pm »
Mayfield peaking at just the right time.
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Talk Zone / Miley's Last Chance
« on: September 28, 2019, 02:52:03 pm »
About ten times what he will eventually get.
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Talk Zone / Miley's Last Chance
« on: September 28, 2019, 11:04:07 am »
It must have been hard for Miley to watch last night's game and see his chances for a playoff roster spot evaporate. Urquidy's performance last night slammed the door on Miley. It is sad to see his season end. Also, he was cruising toward a juicy contract next year and that looks unlikely now.
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Talk Zone / Stretch run
« on: September 26, 2019, 07:26:03 pm »
Correa will not play for the rest of the regular season.
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Talk Zone / Miley's Last Chance
« on: September 26, 2019, 06:55:18 pm »
Working with a split squad lineup behind him tonight.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 07:12:04 pm »I don't understand this. He's still under control. He's arb-eligible, but I don't think he's going to be able to put together a strong case in arbitration, specifically because of his injury history. So the Astros will have to pay ($7.5MM? he's making $5.0MM this year), but not so much that it won't be worth taking the chance that he'll actually be healthy next year. If they only get 80-100 games out of him again next year, *then* maybe they do something (e.g., trade).
No, you're right. I whiffed on his arbitration years. They have two years to get his back fixed. He will play a lot of games for the Astros I hope.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 06:36:49 pm »
According to something called Rotoworld Carlos has already been scratched for tomorrow but is planning to be in the lineup Friday.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 06:32:37 pm »
Will Carlos appear in a game for the Astros again? Not much time left.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 06:30:03 pm »But he's not an everyday player in the big leagues.
Ever or just now?
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 04:42:27 pm »
Toro got a good audition at third this year. Not sure he is the answer but he certainly could be. I wonder what the third base - short stop free agent list looks like.
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 01:27:46 pm »
What is a contract offer to Correa that would be reasonable both from the club's standpoint and the player's standpoint? Would the club offer anything close to Bregman money given Correa's inability to play a full season in the last few years?
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Talk Zone / Choose Wisely
« on: September 25, 2019, 11:32:47 am »
Can you keep Springer and Cole if you let Correa go?
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Talk Zone / Stretch run
« on: September 23, 2019, 07:35:04 pm »
If its Verlander and Cole in the first round and it goes three or four games, then it can be Verlander and Cole in the second round. If the first round goes five games, then Cole starts the second round and Verlander gets the second game if the interval gives him four days rest.
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Talk Zone / Stretch run
« on: September 23, 2019, 07:22:45 pm »
If its Verlander and Cole in the first round they will both be going on five days rest. If its Cole and Verlander, Cole will be going on regular rest and Verlander on six days.
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Talk Zone / Stretch run
« on: September 23, 2019, 04:40:41 pm »
Doesn't Verlander start the first playoff game regardless of what happens Sunday? Is Hinch going to move Cole ahead of Verlander in the playoff rotation?
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Game Zone 2019 / 9/22 Angels v. Astros Spring Training in September
« on: September 22, 2019, 11:54:18 am »
Correa taking a breather.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19
« on: September 21, 2019, 07:20:06 pm »
Can't the club eject a fan that interferes with a ball in play?
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros - 9/21/19
« on: September 21, 2019, 07:17:48 pm »Miley is a wreck. He’s out after getting three outs. I feel bad for him, but they absolutely cannot let him pitch in the postseason.
They absolutely cannot allow him on the field in the playoffs.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, 9/20/19
« on: September 20, 2019, 09:21:45 pm »
Giles with the save.
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Game Zone 2019 / stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019
« on: September 17, 2019, 08:53:01 pm »
Correa looks full strength in the field; also swinging the bat well but not making good contact.
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Game Zone 2019 / stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019
« on: September 17, 2019, 08:48:01 pm »
Astros' lineup: "There's your run Justin. We've done our job."
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Game Zone 2019 / stRangers at Astros 9/17/2019
« on: September 17, 2019, 07:50:08 pm »
I wonder if Verlander can hold the Rangers to -1 runs.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Royals 09/13/2019
« on: September 13, 2019, 08:56:02 pm »
Ad hoc strike zone.
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Game Zone 2019 / Sea Hags @ Astros, 9/12/19
« on: September 12, 2019, 08:37:47 pm »
Altuve does a whole bunch right but not as much as he could with a little more focus and a little more effort in certain instances.
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Game Zone 2019 / A’s @ Astros, September 10, 2019
« on: September 10, 2019, 09:15:03 pm »
The next two games are really going to be interesting. I'll bet Verlander is already chomping at the bit.
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Game Zone 2019 / A’s @ Astros, September 10, 2019
« on: September 10, 2019, 09:13:46 pm »
BBGs are serving up a mountain size helping of humility.
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Game Zone 2019 / A’s @ Astros, September 10, 2019
« on: September 10, 2019, 08:18:04 pm »
Really impressive counter punch by the A's. They are a team to be reckoned with.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: As v. Astros 9/9/19
« on: September 10, 2019, 10:04:36 am »
First loss in 21 starts for Fiers. The Astros should beat up on Seattle, Baltimore, etc. but Oakland is not chopped liver. I think that the Astros are in for a fight in the next three games.
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Talk Zone / Off day question
« on: September 09, 2019, 06:45:32 pm »
The terms baseball fan and Yankee fan are synonymous. You are not a baseball fan unless you are a Yankee fan.
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Game Zone 2019 / Mariners @ Astros, September 7, 2019
« on: September 07, 2019, 08:28:10 pm »
Can't they throw those two morons out?
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Game Zone 2019 / Mariners @ Astros, September 7, 2019
« on: September 07, 2019, 08:18:32 pm »
Just learned that pitching WAR is meaningless.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2019, 05:09:20 pm »Did you then drive over 30 miles from Prestwick to stay at a luxury golf resort?
The fuel thing may be a red herring, but the staying at Trump properties thing - with the G7, Pence and now this - is becoming a theme.
This is all, of course, on top of Trump’s constant trips to his own properties, dragging the entire presidential entourage and apparatus with him where they pay full freight (and in one case run up a 5-figure bar tab). Trump has spent 1 day in 3 of his presidency at one of his own resorts.
Never got to RON at Prestwick. Just stayed long enough to get refueled and maybe grab some chow at the flight line mess hall.
There was (and still is I think) a big refueling operation for US military aircraft in the Azores. Not sure what the hotel situation is there.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 07, 2019, 12:17:04 pm »
There is a decades long history of US military aircraft refueling at Prestwick beginning in the 40s and continuing through at least the 70s. I don't know for sure, but I have no reason to believe that the US has ever discontinued its refueling operations there. During the 50s and 60s, Prestwick was a major refueling hub for trans-Atlantic US military flights. I have landed in Prestwick for the purpose of refueling in US military aircraft on flights both originating and terminating in Turkey. That was many, many years ago.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: September 06, 2019, 07:44:42 am »
Despite a depleted roster, Round Rock up 2-0 in the playoffs with two extra inning wins.
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Talk Zone / Tucker In August
« on: September 05, 2019, 07:13:20 pm »
It's hard to see how that long languid swing can work against big league pitching.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: September 03, 2019, 04:45:27 pm »
A good massage will fix him right up.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19
« on: September 02, 2019, 08:47:08 pm »You cannot legally take out the fielder at 2B. You can slide directly into the bag.
If the runner slides directly into the bag and the fielder is between the runner and the bag, can the runner make contact with the fielder? Or is contact taboo?
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19
« on: September 02, 2019, 08:42:18 pm »
I understand the disappointment with Osuna's performance but the tone of the criticism was far too harsh to my taste. I don't consider his demeanor lack of emotion; I consider it maintaining his composure. Blowing his top on t,he field wasn't going to help him retire the next batter; controlling his emotions and keeping his focus did. I don't think that the throw to first was lack of effort; he thought that a soft toss was the best way to get the runner out and he didn't execute.
Still and all, Osuna will be the source of much apprehension for as long as the season lasts.
Still and all, Osuna will be the source of much apprehension for as long as the season lasts.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Brewers - 9/2/19
« on: September 02, 2019, 08:16:02 pm »Not sure what Grandal was grousing about. Runner not breaking up the double play?I was wondering about that. Wasn't Altuve right in the baseline? Couldn't the runner have legally taken him out with a slide?
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019
« on: September 01, 2019, 07:26:10 pm »
Today is the Feast Day of St. Giles - not the patron of relief pitchers.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Blue Jays, September 1, 2019
« on: September 01, 2019, 07:23:18 pm »
First man out of the dugout - Alvarez.
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Talk Zone / Skaggs autopsy
« on: September 01, 2019, 03:54:37 pm »
Millions of Americans have fallen into addiction; many of those have succumbed to overdose. Hundreds of millions have not. Is it possible that the good fortune of the latter group is at least in part attributable to the efforts of the DEA and programs like Just Say No?
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019
« on: August 30, 2019, 08:44:34 pm »
6 runs enough? Iffy.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019
« on: August 30, 2019, 08:26:08 pm »
Nice step up by Biagini. They really needed those two innings.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Blue Jays August 30, 2019
« on: August 30, 2019, 07:31:07 pm »
Great shot of Hinch in the dugout shaking his head. He knows what he has in the bullpen.
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Talk Zone / Verlander addresses refusal to take ??? from Det reporter Anthony French
« on: August 28, 2019, 12:57:55 pm »
Lo! now the direful Verlander, whose skin clings
To his strong bones, strides o’er the umpire gnomes and cockroach sports writers
He withers all in silence, and in his hand
Unclothes the earth, and freezes up frail life.
Apologies to Wm. Blake
To his strong bones, strides o’er the umpire gnomes and cockroach sports writers
He withers all in silence, and in his hand
Unclothes the earth, and freezes up frail life.
Apologies to Wm. Blake
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Game Zone 2019 / TB v. Astros, August 27, 2019
« on: August 27, 2019, 06:55:34 pm »
I wonder why Diaz isn't in the lineup. I would have thought that Toro would have been sent down when he was activated. Maybe Straw needed the playing time.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Corpus Christi 2019
« on: August 26, 2019, 04:30:04 pm »
How about Brett Conine? 11th round pick in 2018. In the last two years he has gone from low A to AA pitching a combined 140 innings with 166 SOs, 39 walks, only 6 HRs, 2.12 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, .208 average against.
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Beer and Queso / Andrew Luck Retires
« on: August 26, 2019, 11:22:34 am »
Luck looks a little bit like Maynard G. Krebs.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Andrew Luck Retires
« on: August 26, 2019, 09:48:15 am »It absolutely astounds me that people are mocking him, fans booing him, etc. It is absolutely insane to me that everyone isn't celebrating this.Reason 1,912 that I don’t follow pro football.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:58:15 pm »
Altuve being Altuve. Probably won’t see that again for awhile.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:57:10 pm »
McHugh wanting to make sure that Trout gets another at bat.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:46:27 pm »
Rookie league level umpiring if that.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:40:25 pm »
Will we see Cy sling tonight?
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:35:57 pm »
4 walks for Astros' pitchers tonight although the walk to Stassi should count as 3.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:29:04 pm »
Tampa Bay series should be a classic. Verlander v. Morton; Cole v. Yarbrough; then Greike.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:26:07 pm »
Framber going tomorrow. They better win this one.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, August 24, 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 08:15:46 pm »
The Astros are trying hard to give it to them but the Angels won't take it. 3 more innings for the bull pen. They are going to need more runs.
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Talk Zone / white uniforms
« on: August 24, 2019, 03:32:35 pm »
To complete the weekend, today the players will have their faces painted to look their favorite animals; tomorrow the players will wear striped prison uniforms and the umpires will wear guard uniforms. When a strike out occurs, instead of ringing the batter up, the home plate umpire will squirt him with a water gun.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2019
« on: August 24, 2019, 10:39:30 am »
Javier up to AAA. He hasn’t pitched in a week. I thought that he might get the start at Houston tomorrow.
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Talk Zone / Verlander addresses refusal to take ??? from Det reporter Anthony French
« on: August 23, 2019, 08:29:35 pm »
Sportswriters; the cock roaches of sports.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 8/23 Angels @ AstrosOHGODMYEYES!
« on: August 23, 2019, 07:58:25 pm »
Players' (Humiliation) Weekend. It's just like dressing up your pet poodle in ear ribbons and a tutu.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: 8/23 Angels @ AstrosOHGODMYEYES!
« on: August 23, 2019, 07:21:32 pm »
Settling in to watch my favorite baseball team - the Houston Albinos.
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Game Zone 2019 / Tigers v. Astros 8/22 The First Game of The Abraham Toro Era
« on: August 22, 2019, 07:05:31 pm »
It begins.
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Talk Zone / Verlander addresses refusal to take ??? from Det reporter Anthony French
« on: August 22, 2019, 06:07:48 pm »
Bush league is as bush league does. Great to see the front office backing Verlander.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: August 22, 2019, 02:17:14 pm »
Toro seems to be a short term stop gap until Diaz gets back. I think that they said he was close on last night's broadcast.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: August 22, 2019, 09:52:12 am »
How about finally jettisoning Brady Rogers? Why in the world is he on the 40 man roster?
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: August 21, 2019, 05:07:39 pm »
When we see Tucker again I hope we see a different Tucker than we saw last year. To my eye he seemed passive and tentative at the plate; a sharp contrast with Alvarez' confidant menace. When Tucker stepped into the batter's box he looked like Jeriome Robertson on the mound; as if he would rather be anywhere else.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: August 21, 2019, 11:32:42 am »
Abraham Toro, the quondam Quebecois, is duplicating Rojas' success at AAA looking to move past Tucker on the prospect list.
.429/.571/1.071 and a .500 OBP in 15 games.
.429/.571/1.071 and a .500 OBP in 15 games.
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Game Zone 2019 / Tigers at Astros- August 20, 2019
« on: August 20, 2019, 08:36:31 pm »
Who is the home plate umpire? He isn't making 50%.
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Talk Zone / Lunch today
« on: August 20, 2019, 12:13:19 pm »
Leslie's was located in far east Waco on the Old Dallas Highway Route 77 before the interstate was built. There was another location on Valley Mills Drive in the southwestern part of Waco. It was owned for a time by a family named Smith. One of the sons was a classmate of mine. He was called Chicken Smith by one and all.
Very good chicken.
Very good chicken.
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Talk Zone / Lunch today
« on: August 19, 2019, 07:04:04 pm »
Good Popeye's is really good. Something other than Good Popeye's is not. My experience is that Popeye's is wildly inconsistent even in the same store. Any time you visit, you are playing Chicken Roulette.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019
« on: August 19, 2019, 05:32:38 pm »
Mayfield is having a great year at AAA. 25 HRs, 75 RBIs. Hitting 30 points higher than Tucker. It would be great to see some MLB team make him their super sub next year.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ A’s, August 18, 2019
« on: August 19, 2019, 02:18:42 pm »
The more at bats for Alvarez the better. But he is so slow i am afraid he would clog up the bases. Don't know what the best way to balance that is.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Corpus Christi 2019
« on: August 18, 2019, 08:10:56 pm »
Did you get to see the Saturday game? Combined shutout. Javier with 10 SOs. He has pretty much mastered AA. I wonder if he will get a AAA start this year.
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Talk Zone / Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: August 17, 2019, 07:46:03 pm »
Bobby Shantz, Nellie Fox, Don Larsen, Joe Morgan, Rusty Staub and a few dozen other first class pros never played on a bush league team.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ A's, 8/17/2019
« on: August 17, 2019, 03:44:10 pm »
Even before the game began, few were overwhelmed by high expectations for a Houston-positive outcome.
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Talk Zone / Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: August 17, 2019, 12:26:07 pm »
i have very fond memories of the the Colt .45's and Astros' early broadcasts and Loel was part of that. Maybe a lot had to do with personal circumstances. Lowell was not so much a color commentator as he was an ad reader that was a Houston baseball fan. He provided little (if any) insight into the game but he was always cheerful and always an optimist. His stock phrases (a bloop and a blast, now you chunkin, he breezed him one more time) made the broadcasts comfortable and familiar. His enthusiasm balanced Elston's measured, professional manner. Nothing better than a Lovera and a Falstaff.
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Game Zone 2019 / ASTROS @ ATHLETICS, AUGUST 16, 2019
« on: August 17, 2019, 11:35:40 am »
It is the ebb and flow that every team (even those with exceptional talent) experiences in every season.
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Talk Zone / Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: August 16, 2019, 11:42:37 am »
I think that the Lions were followed by many in Texas because of Bobby Layne and Doak Walker.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: August 15, 2019, 06:39:23 pm »'Tis but a scratch.
``You're wounded!'' ``Nay,'' the soldier's pride
Touched to the quick, he said:
``I'm killed, Sire!'' And his chief beside
Smiling the boy fell dead.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at White Sox 08/14/2019
« on: August 15, 2019, 12:20:23 pm »
Maybe part of the problem is that Kalas and Blum already have them in the World Series. During the Baltimore series they spoke about how Hinch might structure the rotation to maximize Grienke's hitting. To their credit that have not yet awarded home field advantage to the Astros.
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Talk Zone / Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: August 14, 2019, 09:08:49 pm »
White on the injured list after going 1-22 with the Dodgers.
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Talk Zone / 2020 schedle out
« on: August 14, 2019, 12:30:01 pm »
Check out The River Inn in Foggy Bottom - quiet neighborhood, Georgetown nearby, walking distance to Metro.
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Talk Zone / Astros tonight
« on: August 14, 2019, 09:39:11 am »
Armenteros pitched well Sunday. 6.1 innings, no runs or hits; 4 SOs, 4BBs. He might get a call up especially if Cole can't make his next start. Valdez pitched Monday; 6.2 innings, 13 SOs; 2 3 run yaks.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ White Sox, 8-13, Game 2
« on: August 13, 2019, 09:08:17 pm »
They are really going to miss Tyler White this series.
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Talk Zone / Astros tonight
« on: August 13, 2019, 08:26:37 am »
Aren't they going to have to come up with a sixth starter for Saturday?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Corpus Christi 2019
« on: August 12, 2019, 02:27:37 pm »
Javier pitched last night so you might see him this weekend. He is putting together a real nice year at Corpus Christi.
70 innings, 2.06 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 104 SOs, .123 average against and only 4HRs. Only hole in his stats is walks - 38.
22 years old in his fifth year in the organization. Uniformly good stats at every level. No. 10 prospect. High spin rate on his fastball.
70 innings, 2.06 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 104 SOs, .123 average against and only 4HRs. Only hole in his stats is walks - 38.
22 years old in his fifth year in the organization. Uniformly good stats at every level. No. 10 prospect. High spin rate on his fastball.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Corpus Christi 2019
« on: August 12, 2019, 12:07:00 pm »
Ivey, Javier, Scrubb and McKee. Collado also if he is back from injury.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: August 12, 2019, 12:01:06 pm »
Peacock's line yesterday - 0 outs, 2 hits, 2 walks, 4 earned runs. Some of those runs are probably due to lousy pitching by McCurry.
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Reddick is a first class professional who excels in every aspect of the game. Even when he isn't hitting he is making a positive contribution. I am guessing that he is one of the most if not the most respected player on the team among the players. I don't see Hinch replacing him absent injury or a deep, prolonged slump. Maybe a few days off would bring his hitting around.
I'm all for having him back for the final year of his contract. If Tucker can beat him out, fine but I am not for trading him and handing the job to Tucker.
For what its worth, in every game he broadcasts, Berkman makes it a point to highlight Reddick's professionalism and importance to the team.
I'm all for having him back for the final year of his contract. If Tucker can beat him out, fine but I am not for trading him and handing the job to Tucker.
For what its worth, in every game he broadcasts, Berkman makes it a point to highlight Reddick's professionalism and importance to the team.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: August 10, 2019, 11:43:25 am »
Bostick released.
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Talk Zone / Playoff Experience
« on: August 08, 2019, 04:29:36 pm »
Hard to imagine any team could come close matching the Astros' experience but that guarantees nothing. They still have to play the games and as you say if they run into a buzz saw like Boston last year they don't have much of a chance.
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Talk Zone / Playoff Experience
« on: August 08, 2019, 04:20:31 pm »
The Pitchers:
PLAYER Playoff Series
Verlander 16 including 3 World Series
Cole 5
Greinke 8
Miley 2
Sanchez 4
Osuna 7
Pressley 2
Harris 7 including 1 World Series
Rondon 10 including 1 World Series
Smith 5
Biagini 3
Peacock 3 including 1 World Series
McHugh 7 including 1 World Series
Devinski 3 including 1 World Series
PLAYER Playoff Series
Verlander 16 including 3 World Series
Cole 5
Greinke 8
Miley 2
Sanchez 4
Osuna 7
Pressley 2
Harris 7 including 1 World Series
Rondon 10 including 1 World Series
Smith 5
Biagini 3
Peacock 3 including 1 World Series
McHugh 7 including 1 World Series
Devinski 3 including 1 World Series
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Talk Zone / Playoff Experience
« on: August 08, 2019, 04:09:39 pm »
If the Astros make the playoffs this year, they should do very well if playoff experience means anything. Of the 26 players that will most likely form the pool from which the playoff roster will be composed, 24 have played in multiple playoff series and 11 have played in a World Series. Only two, Alvarez and Diaz, have no playoff experience.
The Position Players:
PLAYER PLAYOFF SERIES
Springer 7 including 1 World Series
Altuve 7 including 1 World Series
Brantley 3
Bregman 5 including 1 World Series
Correa 7 including 1 World Series
Gurriel 5 including 1 World Series
Reddick 10 including 1 World Series
Chirinos 2
Marisnick 4
Maldonado 2
The Position Players:
PLAYER PLAYOFF SERIES
Springer 7 including 1 World Series
Altuve 7 including 1 World Series
Brantley 3
Bregman 5 including 1 World Series
Correa 7 including 1 World Series
Gurriel 5 including 1 World Series
Reddick 10 including 1 World Series
Chirinos 2
Marisnick 4
Maldonado 2
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Rockheads @ Astros - Place data here
« on: August 06, 2019, 09:00:32 pm »
Greinke leaves room for improvement in his next start.
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Game Zone 2019 / Rockheads @ Astros - Place data here
« on: August 06, 2019, 08:57:21 pm »
Lance achieving a high volubility quotient tonight.
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Talk Zone / White Sox have claimed AJ Reed
« on: August 05, 2019, 12:51:34 pm »
White Sox are giving Reed a chance but he hasn't made much of it yet. Hitting .136 with 21 SOs in 49PAs. He might be better if he dropped a half of an Altuve. Wonder if he will still be around when the Astros play the White Sox next week.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: August 05, 2019, 11:33:39 am »
Another good outing by Castellanos yesterday. 2 innings, 2 walks, no hits, no runs, 1 SO.
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Game Zone 2019 / Seamen at Astros, August 4, 2019
« on: August 04, 2019, 08:27:39 pm »
Seattle is one really bad baseball team.
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Game Zone 2019 / Seamen at Astros, August 4, 2019
« on: August 04, 2019, 08:26:00 pm »
How is it that the trainer does not speak Spanish? If you work with major league baseball players on a daily basis especially where their health is involved you must speak Spanish. It is amazing that he hasn't been ordered to learn Spanish much less learned on his own initiative.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:10:34 pm »
"Hey kid, how would you like to pitch a no-hitter?" "Nope. I'm good."
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Game Zone 2019 / Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:06:43 pm »
I think Kalas almost said it.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Mariners @ Astros, August 3, 2019
« on: August 03, 2019, 08:04:05 pm »
But they do a great job with Perez.
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Game Zone 2019 / Seatwats @ Astros 8/2
« on: August 02, 2019, 08:57:49 pm »
I wonder if Stubbs will get in the game tonight.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: August 02, 2019, 12:01:05 pm »
Winning mitigates manifold transgressions. Winning = lovably eccentric; losing = clubhouse poison.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: August 02, 2019, 08:17:13 am »
JimR -
How did Castellanos look last night? A 21 year old who skipped AA.
How did Castellanos look last night? A 21 year old who skipped AA.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: August 01, 2019, 11:40:30 am »
I wonder if Sanchez gets the Saturday start. A couple of sessions with Strom and he should be ready to go.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: August 01, 2019, 11:23:33 am »
The New York Times is all over the Yankees failure to get pitching help. Full page plus story in today's edition with unTimeslike pictures and graphics comparing the Yankees' and Astros' starting rotations highlighting the Astros' considerable advantage.
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Game Zone 2019 / New & Improved Astros v. Cleveland 7/31
« on: July 31, 2019, 06:11:22 pm »
Players must be sky high. Should be a fun game to watch.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 01:58:02 pm »
How would Gallen fit as the Astros #5?
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 31, 2019, 12:52:33 pm »
Luhnow by his action has deemed Maldonado an upgrade over Stassi but that isn't saying much. Stassi has not looked like he belongs in the big leagues this year.
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Talk Zone / Our info source
« on: July 31, 2019, 09:36:27 am »
Rojas looks like he is going to be a good MLB player. Hard to give him up for a rental but if Luhnow does it I am all for it.
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Talk Zone / Our info source
« on: July 31, 2019, 08:50:14 am »
Will help some. One more year of control. Lots of strikeouts; lots of walks; lots of home runs. Strom can probably turn him into Sandy Koufax.
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Talk Zone / Re: 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 30, 2019, 10:46:14 pm »
Why would anyone in their right mind have that infant on their team?
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 30, 2019, 04:10:12 pm »
Is Straw untouchable? Could he be a sticking point for Luhnow, and not Tucker? Are Mets or others asking for Straw (i would) and Luhnow is not budging?
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Talk Zone / Our info source
« on: July 30, 2019, 03:44:21 pm »
Relying on in-house resources looks very risky from here. Who knows when or if Peacock will be healthy. Urquidy looks good now but so did Valdez for a few games. Armenteros got crushed in his last AAA outing. Bielak has looked good for the last month or so. He could be an option.
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Talk Zone / Our info source
« on: July 30, 2019, 03:37:42 pm »
I think Luhnow has decided who and how much he will give up in a trade. If that doesn't get him what he wants, then he is willing to stand pat. With a three man rotation, a shaky bull pen and losing 100+ man games from all star/mvp ball players, the Astros still have more wins than any AL team and only trail the Dodgers by one game for having the most wins in MLB.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 29, 2019, 04:58:25 pm »
I don't understand how trading Vargas for a AA catcher gets them closer to obtaining either.
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Talk Zone / Re: 1st Place, Fish-slingers, and the schedule so far...
« on: July 29, 2019, 09:55:42 am »
And beating them.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 06:35:30 pm »
Sergio Romo to Minnesota.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 28, 2019, 10:43:17 am »
In Luhnow We Trust. If the report is true that he is holding on to Tucker at the expense of Noah S., and the that is a big if, that is part of the negotiations as some have pointed out. The longer he holds out on Tucker, the more it makes the Mets want him. It is a variation of the briar patch ploy. “Please don’t make me put Tucker in this deal, please.”
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros search for The Fountain of Youth
« on: July 27, 2019, 08:44:04 pm »
Not Cole's best but plenty good enough. Based on nothing, I think that Cole going to go for the biggest bucks. Hope he goes to the National League.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros search for The Fountain of Youth
« on: July 27, 2019, 08:35:29 pm »
Fountain easy; strike zone hard.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros search for The Fountain of Youth
« on: July 27, 2019, 07:02:25 pm »Cole Ks 1 in the second.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros search for The Fountain of Youth
« on: July 27, 2019, 06:53:55 pm »
Cole Ks 2 in the first.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros search for The Fountain of Youth
« on: July 27, 2019, 06:52:59 pm »Cardinals' poor infield defenseGood base running and a clutch hit by Correa yields a couple of runs in the first.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros search for The Fountain of Youth
« on: July 27, 2019, 06:43:05 pm »
Cardinals' poor infield defense yields a couple of runs in the first.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: July 27, 2019, 03:03:30 pm »
Tucker out of the lineup last night. Hitting .156 in his last ten games. Rojas, Ferguson, Mayfield, Jones, Fisher, Tanielu and DeGoti all hitting for better average than Tucker.
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Talk Zone / Tyler White traded to the Dodgers
« on: July 26, 2019, 07:25:22 pm »
Luhnow hornswaggles the Dodgers again. Alvarez 2.0.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: July 26, 2019, 01:47:33 pm »I have no, nada, zip, none, inside info on him, but my guess is he is sulky and pouting because Álvarez and Straw shot past him and is hitting in Houston, unlike Tucker in 2018.Plus Rojas threatening to do the same.
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Talk Zone / What I hate to hear
« on: July 23, 2019, 02:51:43 pm »
Looks like bench time for Reddick in St. Louis.
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Talk Zone / Re: What I hate to hear
« on: July 23, 2019, 10:16:50 am »
Keuchel’s GM credentials are sketchy.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 22, 2019, 04:13:30 pm »
That pretty much takes Straw out of shortstop. His future playing time will be in the outfield which is very crowded. When Correa comes back, Straw goes down or Kemp gets traded or DFA'd. Do luhnow/Hinch think that Straw is an adequate replacement for Marisnick now?
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Talk Zone / 4th starter
« on: July 21, 2019, 12:13:27 pm »
I wonder if Urquidy has gotten to sleep yet. He was about to levitate in the post game interview.
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Talk Zone / Astros just DFA’d Tyler White
« on: July 21, 2019, 11:43:52 am »
The tough part of managing and general managing. I wonder if they won't have to go through it again very soon with Kemp. That will be especially difficult.
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Talk Zone / 4th starter
« on: July 21, 2019, 11:38:39 am »
His very good performance was helped by some good fortune. Choo and Gallo just missed home runs in their first at bats. Another foot of distance on both and the game may have turned out differently. He took advantage of his good fortune and turned in a hell of a start.
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Game Zone 2019 / Rangers @ Astros July 20, 2019
« on: July 20, 2019, 08:51:40 pm »
Those teams peddling pitchers to the Astros are putting Straw on their wish list.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 20, 2019, 06:25:24 pm »
Luhnow is really going to earn his money this year. The Astros' potential trade partners know their desperate circumstances and are going to drive a hard bargain.
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Talk Zone / Astros just DFA’d Tyler White
« on: July 20, 2019, 01:06:04 pm »
I really liked White except when I hated him. I marveled at his defensive prowess. Don't know if dropping 30 pounds would have made him a better hitter but it sure wouldn't have made him worse.
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Talk Zone / Re: Jake Marisnick - a good villain, a bad guy, or neither?
« on: July 20, 2019, 09:52:32 am »
Spiking Marisnick was 100% bush. Marisnick was guilty of nothing but playing clean, sportsman like baseball. The Angels have been through a difficult time and Marisnick correctly gave them a pass.
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Talk Zone / Our info source
« on: July 18, 2019, 07:27:40 pm »
Noah S. Sounds good. Two more years of control and relatively cheap. What accounts for this year's inflated (by about 50% over career average) era?
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Talk Zone / Does census trend = RIP OWA?
« on: July 18, 2019, 12:39:07 pm »
A Proust worthy thread. HD and Barzilla - those were the days. Things seem tame now.
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Talk Zone / Rondon starts tonight
« on: July 16, 2019, 06:09:07 pm »I wish I were talented and rich.
Modesty does not become you.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs Angels 07-15-2019
« on: July 16, 2019, 05:50:00 pm »
Win or lose, a game without White is refreshing and uplifting.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 16, 2019, 05:46:55 pm »
Diaz and Correa played at Round Rock last night.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Rangers, July 13, 2019
« on: July 13, 2019, 07:27:23 pm »
At some point, the opposition is going to quit pitching to Alvarez. Tough to pitch around him while he is hitting in front of Gurriel.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Rangers - 7/12
« on: July 12, 2019, 08:09:01 pm »
Cole's homerless inning rate is 25%.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Rangers - 7/12
« on: July 12, 2019, 07:43:03 pm »
Chavez not getting his calls.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Rangers - 7/12
« on: July 12, 2019, 07:35:50 pm »
Hey he's piling up the strike outs. Who cares about the yaks.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 12, 2019, 06:11:51 pm »
Great job by Sneed. Saved the bull pen twice.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 12, 2019, 06:07:58 pm »
Bregman not in tonight's lineup but no worries because White is in charge of taking up the slack.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: -Astros vs Rangers -07-11-2019
« on: July 11, 2019, 08:32:00 pm »
Looking for some big innings from White and Stassi tonight.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: -Astros vs Rangers -07-11-2019
« on: July 11, 2019, 08:30:48 pm »
No Chicklets.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs Rangers -07-11-2019
« on: July 11, 2019, 08:17:08 pm »
Nice at bat by Alvarez after getting down 0-2.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs Rangers -07-11-2019
« on: July 11, 2019, 07:57:26 pm »
I'll bet Sneed can play first. I know Kemp can.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs Rangers -07-11-2019
« on: July 11, 2019, 07:56:38 pm »
What are the chances that Devinski will give them a scoreless inning much less three up three down?
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs Rangers -07-11-2019
« on: July 11, 2019, 07:53:10 pm »
He missed the fattest pitch of the year.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 11, 2019, 03:27:48 pm »
Marisnick should ask Verlander to speak to Manfred on his behalf.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: July 08, 2019, 12:31:33 pm »
Miley also looking like he might get a fat contract. What are the chances of re-upping him?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 6, 2019
« on: July 06, 2019, 08:14:50 pm »I meant why Cleveland?
Thinking about how he should be on his way to the All Star game.
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Game Zone 2019 / Angels @ Astros, July 6, 2019
« on: July 06, 2019, 08:07:16 pm »
Top notch effort by Cole.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Angels @ Astros, July 6, 2019
« on: July 06, 2019, 07:50:18 pm »
Altuve on the plane to Cleveland, looking out the window, daydreaming.
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Talk Zone / H Brett Phillips
« on: July 05, 2019, 04:34:31 pm »
The GM that traded Hader away put together the team that won the 2017 World Series.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 03, 2019, 06:23:53 pm »
Hinch knows best. Caution is the watchword. They are 7 games up. No need to rush him. Play him when he is 100%.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 03, 2019, 06:14:34 pm »
Yes watching but maybe not paying strict attention to the commentary. Alvarez seemed to be running OK on Sunday so I thought that he was well but I guess not. This would have been a great game for him to play first It is frustrating to have such talent out due to injury especially when it results in more fizzling Tyler.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: July 03, 2019, 05:10:36 pm »
Is Alvarez hurt? Didn't pinch hit last night and not in the lineup tonight which has White batting eighth.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Rockies, July 2, 2019
« on: July 02, 2019, 07:58:46 pm »
Sneed expecting to see a lot of work tonight.
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Talk Zone / Urquidy called up to start
« on: July 02, 2019, 05:48:19 pm »
Tough lineup and tough venue for his first major league start.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: July 02, 2019, 07:35:37 am »
Framber goes 6.2 innings strikes out 10 gives up 4 singles, 3 walks, 0 runs.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi 2019
« on: July 01, 2019, 09:45:09 am »
Riley Ferrel returned to the Astros. It’s as if he was never with the Marlins.
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Game Zone 2019 / Mariners at Astros- June 30, 2019
« on: June 29, 2019, 07:56:12 pm »
Home plate ump squeezing the Seattle pitcher and awful Seattle defense nets the Astros 3 runs.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: June 29, 2019, 04:17:36 pm »
No Alvarez - Day Two and counting.
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Game Zone 2019 / Seattle v. Houston; June 29
« on: June 28, 2019, 08:36:08 pm »
Everything will be OK - Reymin is warming up.
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Game Zone 2019 / Seattle v. Houston; June 29
« on: June 28, 2019, 07:52:06 pm »
No Alvarez, No Interest.
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Game Zone 2019 / Pirates @ Astros, June 27, 2019
« on: June 28, 2019, 05:37:55 pm »
The Astros in general and the Astros' pitchers in particular.
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Game Zone 2019 / Pirates @ Astros, June 27, 2019
« on: June 28, 2019, 01:29:27 pm »
Can you imagine what Colorado is going to do to them next week? White and Stassi better keep their arms loose.
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Talk Zone / Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: June 27, 2019, 04:11:13 pm »
Jon Kemmer signed to a minor league contract after a great first half in the Mexican League.
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Game Zone 2019 / Pirates @ Astros, June 27, 2019
« on: June 27, 2019, 04:03:13 pm »
Sneed takes one for the team. I am guessing that he will be back in Round Rock by sundown.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: June 27, 2019, 03:36:10 pm »
Urquidy with another good outing last night - 6 Innings, 9 SOs, no runs. For the AAA season an ERA under 3 and a WHIP under 1.
Rojas continues his hot hitting. 2-4. 20 RBIs in 25 AAA games.
Tucked 0-4 with 3 SOs; hitting .235 in the last ten games.
Rojas continues his hot hitting. 2-4. 20 RBIs in 25 AAA games.
Tucked 0-4 with 3 SOs; hitting .235 in the last ten games.
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Game Zone 2019 / Pirates @ Astros, June 25, 2019
« on: June 26, 2019, 05:31:05 pm »
It seems that Bregman is popping up a lot. He has a .932 OPS and is on track for 40+ home runs and 100+ rbis with a poor swing. Can't wait to see what happens when he gets his good swing back.
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Game Zone 2019 / Pirates @ Astros, June 25, 2019
« on: June 26, 2019, 03:31:58 pm »
With Altuve, Alvarez and Springer fortifying the lineup, Bregman should be seeing better pitches to hit.
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Talk Zone / Re: El Tortugo
« on: June 26, 2019, 03:25:45 pm »
Good article today in the New York Times concerning The Astudillo Phenomenon which has already achieved mythical status.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: June 24, 2019, 07:43:39 pm »
Joshua Rojas is having a real good year, starting in AA but now in AAA. 26 round pick in 2017.
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Talk Zone / This losing streak
« on: June 24, 2019, 03:50:23 pm »
Who, these days, fields first base better than Gurriel? He is beloved of his team mates and is way more than adequate hitting seventh. He is a real important part of the team.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 09:17:39 pm »
A rare chase by Alvarez. Overall did not look over matched against Chapman.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 09:15:58 pm »
This is how teams play in losing streaks.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 09:12:02 pm »
Altuve's legs look well.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 09:08:59 pm »
In his last two at bats, Straw has seen ten pitches and never thought about swinging at any.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 08:17:29 pm »
Really nice outing by Peacock.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 07:55:12 pm »
Alvarez' plate discipline is remarkable.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Yankees, 6/21/2918
« on: June 21, 2019, 07:54:17 pm »
Peacock is really hitting his spots and the home plate ump is on board.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: June 18, 2019, 01:40:56 pm »
McHugh's rehab work has yielded 3 innings, 3 hits, 3 runs, 2 BBs, 3SOs. Not dominating AAA or AA.
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Game Zone 2019 / Houston Astros vs. Cinninati Reds - 17 Jun 2019
« on: June 17, 2019, 08:10:39 pm »
Highlight of the game is White hitting into a double play with the bases loaded.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: June 16, 2019, 06:38:31 pm »
That brings us back to Stroman. As I understand it, there are two more years of club control. Toronto has been a good trading partner lately. Are they ready to send him on? Would it take Tucker to get him? Could Strom improve his control?
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Talk Zone / 2019 Trade Deadline Talk
« on: June 16, 2019, 05:42:48 pm »
If Washington would pick up all of this year's contract, he would be owed $84MM for two years. Some of that is deferred through 2028. Would signing him put Springer and Correa out of reach?
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Talk Zone / Tucker in June
« on: June 16, 2019, 05:30:04 pm »
There are very few MLB teams where Tucker would not be a regular.
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Game Zone 2019 / Jays @ Astros 6/15
« on: June 15, 2019, 08:11:43 pm »
Valdez really coming into his own. Great to see the contributions of Mayfield, Stubbs and Straw, Perez and Armenteros. The past month has been a blast watching this team. What an organization; how fortunate we are.
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Talk Zone / Tucker in June
« on: June 15, 2019, 08:04:49 pm »
I think those HR and RBI totals are for the year.
Assuming Springer comes back and no further injuries, with Alvarez, Bradley, Reddick and Marisnick as backup, he's blocked. It's either stay at AAA or be part of a trade but it would have to be a blockbuster before I would let him go.
Assuming Springer comes back and no further injuries, with Alvarez, Bradley, Reddick and Marisnick as backup, he's blocked. It's either stay at AAA or be part of a trade but it would have to be a blockbuster before I would let him go.
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Game Zone 2019 / Blue Jays @ Astros, June 14, 2019
« on: June 15, 2019, 12:37:28 pm »
Patience and knowledge of the strike zone. It will be interesting to see if Toronto will pitch to him at all.
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Game Zone 2019 / Blue Jays @ Astros, June 14, 2019
« on: June 14, 2019, 08:28:16 pm »
Should Hinch give Chirinos the rest of the game off?
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Game Zone 2019 / Blue Jays @ Astros, June 14, 2019
« on: June 14, 2019, 07:16:15 pm »
Nice reception for Biggio fils.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 12, 2019
« on: June 12, 2019, 08:48:58 pm »
Verlander's slider is unhitable.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 08:47:43 pm »
Knock down eight iron.
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Game Zone 2019 / Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 08:41:53 pm »
Did Cain overrun Brantley's triple? It looked like it hit behind him.
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Game Zone 2019 / Brewers @ Astros, June 11, 2019
« on: June 11, 2019, 08:34:36 pm »
Berkman is garrulous but really entertaining. The Twinkie story is hilarious.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles at Astros June 9, 2019
« on: June 09, 2019, 05:54:14 pm »
Very disappointing effort by James. Osuna could have used the day off.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: June 09, 2019, 07:41:18 am »
54 runs in the last 3 games.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 05:07:35 pm »
Every time Harris pitches, I see Royals batting.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 04:57:19 pm »
Great outing by Framber. No walks; maybe only 1 or 2 3 ball counts.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 04:51:42 pm »
Really nice at bat by Bregman. He took a gimme strike on 0-3 and steered it into right.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 04:48:52 pm »
Brantley having a real bad inning.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles v. Astros 06/07/2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 03:38:17 pm »
Great job by The Colonel. Didn't remember having such a live arm. He was really amped up. I think that his enthusiasm fired up the rest of the team.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles at Astros- June 8, 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 03:34:38 pm »
Orioles decked out in Astro jerseys.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Orioles v. Astros 06/07/2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 03:33:42 pm »
The hero/villain on the last play was Agent Villar with an extremely poor relay throw.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: June 08, 2019, 01:25:37 pm »
Urquidy with another fine performance last night - six shutout innings. In four AAA starts has 40 SOs to 7 BBs, a 3.16 era and a i WHIP.
Alvarez with his 23rd HR. He now has 71 RBIs in 56 games; 50 SOs against 49 walks.
Alvarez with his 23rd HR. He now has 71 RBIs in 56 games; 50 SOs against 49 walks.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles v. Astros 06/07/2019
« on: June 07, 2019, 07:25:44 pm »
Going to see The Colonel for a few innings tonight. They really needed Cole to step up. In answer he flopped.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles v. Astros 06/07/2019
« on: June 07, 2019, 07:18:22 pm »
Getting a look at Rio Ruiz tonight.
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Game Zone 2019 / Orioles v. Astros 06/07/2019
« on: June 07, 2019, 07:07:11 pm »
Chirinos - 35 years old 14 innings and a four hour plane ride and behind the plate tonight. At this rate, he will be in a wheel chair by August.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: June 07, 2019, 03:34:19 pm »
Round Rock scored 26 runs last night. Alvarez 0-4; Tucker with 2 home runs.
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Game Zone 2019 / Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners - 6 Jun 2019
« on: June 06, 2019, 07:54:15 pm »
A whopping nine walks from the bullpen.
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Game Zone 2019 / Houston Astros vs. Seattle Mariners - 6 Jun 2019
« on: June 06, 2019, 07:51:35 pm »
Devinski tried mightily to cough that one up but Seattle wasn't having it. Very likely ball four and a tie game if Long takes the last pitch.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Mariners, 04june19
« on: June 05, 2019, 01:57:02 pm »
I was wondering if Hinch thought that a six run lead in the ninth against Seattle was Rogers proof. He did and it was.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs SeaHags 06-03-2019
« on: June 04, 2019, 05:05:05 pm »
Really like Ford and Sparks - low key, matter of fact, strong, timely analysis.
Neutral on Kalas and Blum but they have been growing on me lately. They are personally enjoying the contributions of the second stringers and it shows through and elevates the broadcast. Don't like Morales - she is annoying and detracts from the game. However her interviews with the Mayfield and Stubbs families were great.
Neutral on Kalas and Blum but they have been growing on me lately. They are personally enjoying the contributions of the second stringers and it shows through and elevates the broadcast. Don't like Morales - she is annoying and detracts from the game. However her interviews with the Mayfield and Stubbs families were great.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: June 04, 2019, 03:09:23 pm »
No news on McHugh or Smith?
Rogers on the 25 man roster demonstrates the non-existent pitching depth in the organization Hinch won't him Rogers in a game that is in doubt and apparently there is no one at AAA that is a better choice.
I am guessing that Luhnow is working overtime trying to find pitchers from other teams that he can bring on board.
Rogers on the 25 man roster demonstrates the non-existent pitching depth in the organization Hinch won't him Rogers in a game that is in doubt and apparently there is no one at AAA that is a better choice.
I am guessing that Luhnow is working overtime trying to find pitchers from other teams that he can bring on board.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros vs SeaHags 06-03-2019
« on: June 04, 2019, 02:52:04 pm »
Rerun of last year - James and Valdez coming through in the clutch.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ A's June 2
« on: June 02, 2019, 03:12:57 pm »
4 AAA players and 1 bench player in the Astro lineup today. Cole needs to have a top of the rotation start for a change.
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Game Zone 2019 / Cubs at Astros May 29th 2019 version.
« on: May 29, 2019, 08:48:22 pm »
Screaming is good.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Cubs at Astros May 29th 2019 version.
« on: May 29, 2019, 08:27:33 pm »
What was that move by White rounding first?
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Game Zone 2019 / Cubs at Astros May 29th 2019 version.
« on: May 29, 2019, 08:10:50 pm »
Looked like the left fielder mistimed his jump.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 29, 2019, 02:19:52 pm »
The organization has built a great culture at AAA. Call ups are ready to play. Stubbs, Mayfield and Fisher contributing immediately. James and Valdez really performed in super high pressure pennant race.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 29, 2019, 01:59:16 pm »
Sound General Quarters. All hands on deck. Bregman, Brantley, Reddick, Verlander et al have to show strong leadership for the bench and AAA players who are now going to get extended starting duties.
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Game Zone 2019 / Chicago - NL @ Astros May 28, 2019
« on: May 28, 2019, 08:20:03 pm »
Subbs' jump after his set up is right in the middle of the pitcher's delivery. It has to be distracting.
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Game Zone 2019 / Chicago - NL @ Astros May 28, 2019
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:59:09 pm »
Great smile from Stubbs. Really fun to watch him and Mayfield getting a taste of the majors.
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Game Zone 2019 / Chicago - NL @ Astros May 28, 2019
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:44:02 pm »
Make that 6 in 14 exactly.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Chicago - NL @ Astros May 28, 2019
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:42:47 pm »
5 yaks in less than 14 innings for Corbin.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Chicago - NL @ Astros May 28, 2019
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:39:08 pm »
Really needed a good AB from White. Failure.
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Game Zone 2019 / Chicago - NL @ Astros May 28, 2019
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:11:39 pm »
Interested to see how the Astros' split squad does tonight.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 28, 2019, 06:38:23 pm »Yet the line is Astros -130.
I'm guessing that there is a lot of money coming in on the Cubs about now.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trivia Question: the last Astros rookie battery to start a game
« on: May 28, 2019, 07:28:36 am »
The Dog.
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Game Zone 2019 / Cubs @ Astros, May 27, 2019
« on: May 27, 2019, 07:43:33 pm »
I started to worry then I remembered that on Osuna's two worst outings as an Astro, the team won both game.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Cubs @ Astros, May 27, 2019
« on: May 27, 2019, 05:04:59 pm »
Me too on the poppy patch. I like it much better than camo unis.
Really good defensive game by White.
Great first game by Mayfield.
Really good defensive game by White.
Great first game by Mayfield.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 27, 2019, 12:26:44 pm »
Never thought we would see Chirinos batting fifth.
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Game Zone 2019 / Red Sox @ Astros, May 25, 2019
« on: May 26, 2019, 11:38:02 am »
Boston's fundamentals are awful - looks like they all missed spring training. Their poor fielding and base running have handed the Astros the first two games of the series.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Red Sox @ Astros, May 25, 2019
« on: May 25, 2019, 08:35:43 pm »
Peacock's last 4 starts - 23 innings, 1 earned run.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Red Sox @ Astros, May 25, 2019
« on: May 25, 2019, 07:03:04 pm »
Has Smoltz always been a moron or has he just been hanging around Buck too long?
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Game Zone 2019 / BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 25, 2019, 01:53:57 pm »
I don't know how WAR is calculated, but if Marisnick isn't near the top, they are doing it wrong.
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Game Zone 2019 / BoSox at Houston 05/24/2019
« on: May 25, 2019, 01:52:43 pm »
Diaz' scoring slide at home was phenomenally athletic.
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Game Zone 2019 / White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 23, 2019, 12:46:28 pm »
But for Marisnick, Cole's bad line looks even worse.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 08:49:49 pm »
Whatever sharpness Cole had is gone. I don't know how long Hinch will go with him but he looks done with no outs in the sixth.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 08:28:25 pm »
Marisnick leaves me speechless.
Blum says 25% catch probability - maybe for Superman.
Blum says 25% catch probability - maybe for Superman.
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Game Zone 2019 / White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 08:16:55 pm »
Terrible throw by Sanchez. Any kind of decent throw and Brantley was a dead duck. Moncada way out of position. Another terrible throw., this time by Garcia leads to a third run.
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Game Zone 2019 / White Sox @ Astros, May 22, 2019
« on: May 22, 2019, 08:10:40 pm »
In the first three innings, Nova allows four base runners and faces the minimum.
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Talk Zone / Jose Urquidy
« on: May 22, 2019, 05:43:20 pm »
Thanks for the report on Urquidy.
Mayfield looked great in spring training. Broadcasters called him Super Jack.
Mayfield looked great in spring training. Broadcasters called him Super Jack.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: May 21, 2019, 03:57:45 pm »It's not as good as the pantsing of those who claimed thatTed CruzHillary Clinton could be president butBarack ObamaDonald Trump couldn't...but it's still entertaining.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: May 21, 2019, 03:51:34 pm »
Rogers on the major league team means that Astros' pitching is desperately thin.
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Talk Zone / Re: Alvarez
« on: May 21, 2019, 10:24:45 am »
Would Luhnow move Kemp for less than a top prospect? I think that Kemp’s versatility, speed and clubhouse presence make him someone the Astros need to keep unless the offer is too good to pass up.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: May 21, 2019, 10:19:20 am »
Be sure to do it smugly, that’s the best part. Nothing more satisfying than being smug.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Red Socks, May 16th*
« on: May 17, 2019, 09:06:07 pm »
I wonder if Super Jack is on his way to the airport.
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Talk Zone / Re: Express 5/14
« on: May 17, 2019, 08:24:36 pm »And I’ve given up hope on AJ Reed.
Alas the allure of a big league buffet was insufficient to propel Reed upward. Carlos wept.
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Talk Zone / Re: Express 5/14
« on: May 16, 2019, 11:30:16 pm »
Tonight Alvarez has 2 home runs and a double, 3 runs scored and 6 RBIs.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at Tigers-May 14, 2019
« on: May 15, 2019, 09:01:22 pm »
Detroit is awful. No talent, no effort. Looks like Gardenhire is past his expiration date.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at Tiggers, 5/13/19
« on: May 14, 2019, 08:48:08 pm »
Kalas and Blum with three times the legal limit of Astros intoxication.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at Tiggers, 5/13/19
« on: May 14, 2019, 08:34:50 pm »
White, to no avail, has trimmed his beard. It isn't his beard that needs trimming.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at Tiggers, 5/13/19
« on: May 14, 2019, 08:33:10 pm »
On the other hand, Kemp is cementing his roster spot.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at Tiggers, 5/13/19
« on: May 14, 2019, 08:01:48 pm »
White accelerating his "Please DFA Me" campaign which is now in hyperdrive.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros at Tiggers, 5/13/19
« on: May 14, 2019, 07:59:16 pm »
Never thought I would see Correa giving CPR.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Tiggers, 5/13/19
« on: May 14, 2019, 07:09:27 pm »
This really isn't fair.
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Talk Zone / Ex-Astros News 2019
« on: May 14, 2019, 12:54:03 pm »
I will always hold Marwin as special. Diaz is my guy now.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Tigers, May 12, 2019
« on: May 13, 2019, 07:21:32 pm »
White's days are numbered.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Tigers, May 12, 2019
« on: May 13, 2019, 07:19:52 pm »
James?
Peacock can buckle down and make six.
Peacock can buckle down and make six.
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Game Zone 2019 / Rangers @ Astros, May 12, 2019 Mother's Day Edition
« on: May 13, 2019, 12:31:41 pm »
Too bad Bannister isn't still the manager and have to sit through that four game ass kicking.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: May 12, 2019, 08:04:44 pm »
Luhnow has some tough decisions coming up. Alvarez now has 15 home runs and 47 RBIs in 33 games with a .402 BA and .490 OBP. Who does he move to bring him up? It looks like it has to be White. What is he going to do with Devinski? Does he have options left? Not much pitching help in Round Rock.
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Game Zone 2019 / Rangers at Astros- May 11, 2019
« on: May 11, 2019, 08:43:51 pm »
Terrible play by Odor.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: May 11, 2019, 05:20:24 pm »
Will Kemp see any time at second?
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: May 11, 2019, 05:15:52 pm »
Martin looked like a big leaguer in the spring. Meanwhile Whitley continues to struggle.
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Game Zone 2019 / Rangers @ Astros - 5/9/19
« on: May 09, 2019, 08:40:00 pm »
Cabrera not Brooks Robinson.
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Game Zone 2019 / Royals at Astros- May 8, 2019
« on: May 08, 2019, 09:04:12 pm »
Very large strike zone tonight.
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Game Zone 2019 / Royals at Astros May 7, 2019
« on: May 07, 2019, 08:07:04 pm »
If McHugh isn't broken, a new definition for the word is needed.
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Talk Zone / Keuchel - The Principled Social Warrior Of Fairness
« on: May 07, 2019, 10:34:39 am »
The genius of Luhnow on display. Miley reasonably replicates Keuchel's effectiveness for a small fraction of the cost and the drama.
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I wouldn't be surprised if the Astros' going out and getting a guy like Brantley at a position that Tucker likely viewed as "his" put him in a funk. He's just got to realize that at some point this season there will probably be an injury or something that opens a spot, and it's his job to be ready if that happens.
That and Alvarez rocketing past him on the prospect list.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Twins - May 2, 2019
« on: May 03, 2019, 07:56:41 pm »
Now I know how to say cheese curds in Spanish.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Astros at Twins- April 30, 2019
« on: April 30, 2019, 08:24:39 pm »
Seeing Castro in a Minnesota uniform is delightful.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Twins - April 29, 2019
« on: April 29, 2019, 06:52:42 pm »
The word surreal is hackneyed to the point of being meaningless but it is appropriate to describe Marwin in a Minnesota uniform.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Twins - April 29, 2019
« on: April 29, 2019, 06:49:17 pm »
No Willlians tonight.
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As it stands now, Keuchel has outsmarted himself. He could be making an $18MM annual salary pitching for a contending team and backed by top hitters and defenders - a dream job for an MLB pitcher.
I wonder how he is viewed in the current clubhouse. Would Luhnow have him back even at a bargain price?
I wonder how he is viewed in the current clubhouse. Would Luhnow have him back even at a bargain price?
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Indians @ Astros - April 28, 2019
« on: April 28, 2019, 09:06:42 pm »
Good work by Framber.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Indians @ Astros - April 28, 2019
« on: April 28, 2019, 08:48:36 pm »
I think he said Bauer. They had a picture of Bauer up on the screen.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Indians @ Astros - April 28, 2019
« on: April 28, 2019, 08:46:32 pm »
A prophylactic with every taco.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Indians @ Astros - April 28, 2019
« on: April 28, 2019, 08:44:20 pm »
Rodriguez says Bauer has a great personality.
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Alvarez isn't knocking on the MLB door, he is kicking it in. Still short of his 22nd birthday. What is he going to look like when he is 25?
I wonder if Luhnow would consider moving Kemp, White and Marisnick for pitching. then bring up Alvarez and Straw.
I wonder if Luhnow would consider moving Kemp, White and Marisnick for pitching. then bring up Alvarez and Straw.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Twins at Astros, April 23, 2019
« on: April 23, 2019, 09:20:48 pm »
Time for Altuve to turn around a miserable evening.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Twins at Astros, April 23, 2019
« on: April 23, 2019, 09:19:12 pm »
White hearing Alvarez footsteps.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Mariners, April 14, 2019
« on: April 20, 2019, 11:09:09 am »I know this doesn't (or shouldn't?) affect how you feel about the song itself, but here's a new twist:
Sports teams dump Kate Smith's 'God Bless America' because of her racist songs
Ex post facto moral purity is de rigueur.
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Talk Zone / Hinch on Tyler White
« on: April 20, 2019, 10:59:33 am »
I have to think that if White continues to struggle, we will see the advent of Alvarez.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains (2019)
« on: April 12, 2019, 06:37:33 pm »
Bregman not in tonight's lineup.
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Game Zone 2019 / Yankees vs Astros April 8th 2019
« on: April 09, 2019, 03:14:28 pm »
I don't know. That might be the reason.
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Game Zone 2019 / Yankees vs Astros April 8th 2019
« on: April 09, 2019, 03:05:55 pm »
Didn't understand why Hinch didn't have Kemp run for White in the 7th.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock 2019
« on: April 06, 2019, 12:20:27 pm »
They needed more rain. 1 hit to go with 17 strikeouts in the opener.
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Game Zone 2019 / A's @ Astros...HOME OPENER 2019
« on: April 06, 2019, 11:38:49 am »
How long is it going to take for the A's to figure out that Laureano should be hitting lead off.
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Game Zone 2019 / Astros @ Rangers, April 2, 2019
« on: April 02, 2019, 08:12:15 pm »
Looks like we will get to see Framber tonight.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Game 2: Astros at Rays, 3/29/19
« on: March 29, 2019, 07:27:40 pm »
Diaz error set the inning up. 2 games, 2 errors.
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Game Zone 2019 / Re: Game 2: Astros at Rays, 3/29/19
« on: March 29, 2019, 06:59:29 pm »
The HPU owed him a couple.
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Talk Zone / Team Payroll 2019
« on: March 25, 2019, 03:25:33 pm »
Particularly damning to Keuchel. He could have been part of this and making $18MM to boot.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: March 24, 2019, 11:17:11 am »
I would have to think that Bakauskas is not too far behind Whitley.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: March 23, 2019, 02:59:48 pm »
Might be versatility - Framber can give them a start if they need it.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: March 19, 2019, 11:47:16 am »Manafort’s lawyer - who has spent two trials defending Trump from accusations of colluding with Russia while his client got sent up the river for over 7 years - has had bar association complaints filed against him in multiple states.
Everything Trump touches, dies.
What is the lawyer's name? Which bar associations were the complaints filed with? What are the nature of the complaints; that is what is the lawyer accused of? Did any of the complaints result in disciplinary action against the lawyer? Typically, complaints are not made public unless disciplinary action is initiated so what is the source of this information?
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: March 14, 2019, 11:29:25 am »Manafort’s lawyer has had bar association complaints filed against him in multiple states.
Which one?
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Talk Zone / Tom Seaver
« on: March 08, 2019, 09:29:03 am »
Withdrawing from public life on account of advancing dementia according to an article in today's New York Times.
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Talk Zone / Changes to the game coming this year??
« on: March 05, 2019, 01:11:06 pm »
How about having the players wear roller skates? That would speed up the game.
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Talk Zone / Preseason Panic
« on: March 03, 2019, 02:08:22 pm »
Has the statue of limitations on this thread expired?
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Talk Zone / Re: Bryce Harper
« on: February 28, 2019, 04:27:50 pm »
Tampa Bay: We'll give you $331MM provided that your mother is drawn and quartered at home plate pre-game on opening day.
Bryce: Where do I sign?
Bryce: Where do I sign?
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: February 28, 2019, 11:18:58 am »Correct. While elements of it continue to be proved accurate.
In addition to Cohen's cell phone pinging off towers in Prague, they also have intercepts of Russians talking about Cohen being in Prague. Here's the full story.
Of course, we're only finding this out now. I presume that Cohen spilled these beans to Mueller ages ago.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: February 28, 2019, 11:16:47 am »
Undoubtedly, and a reality TV show and several pod casts to boot.
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Talk Zone / Re: Preseason Panic
« on: February 28, 2019, 11:13:49 am »words or phrases that have been bludgeoned into meaninglessness by overuse
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Talk Zone / Spring Training 2019
« on: February 25, 2019, 01:34:44 pm »
Whitley cruises through two innings against the Mets. 3 strikeouts - looked very comfortable.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: February 22, 2019, 12:53:58 pm »
Maybe my all time favorite Astro. Going to be watching a lot of Twins games this year to follow Marwin and Willans.
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Talk Zone / Bryce Harper
« on: February 20, 2019, 05:53:14 pm »
I am going to guess that Manny will wear out his welcome with fans, teammates and management long before the expiration of the contract.
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Talk Zone / Frank Robinson has passed at 83
« on: February 07, 2019, 07:14:35 pm »
And yet, 45 Heroes of Journalism deemed him unworthy of the Hall of Fame.
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Beer and Queso / Texans 2018
« on: February 07, 2019, 07:08:25 pm »
It will be remarkable if Avezzano turns up coaching an XFL team this year - maybe even very remarkable..
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: February 01, 2019, 11:52:47 am »
Now I'm getting hungry.
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Talk Zone / Jackie Robinson
« on: January 31, 2019, 11:12:40 am »
Born 100 years ago. 24 page insert in New York Times in commemoration. Very well done. Would be a good addition to a baseball memorabilia collection.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster (New & Improved)
« on: January 27, 2019, 02:32:08 pm »
There are utility players; then there is Marwin.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 25, 2019, 02:38:57 pm »
Yes he is.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 23, 2019, 05:49:49 pm »Do you think the students knew he was a fraud? Is it central to the story?
If he has truly posed as something he is not, I get the criticism, just not sure how it's supposed to change what I saw and heard in the video.
That is exactly the point. It has nothing to do with the story. That is why I asked the question to begin with.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 23, 2019, 04:50:33 pm »
Back to the original question. What is the importance/relevance of his veteran status. The answer is: None.
The pro-Nathanites will prop him, make excuses and adore him even if he was court martialed for treason. Te anti-Nathanites will revile him even if he is Audie Murphy.
The pro-Nathanites will prop him, make excuses and adore him even if he was court martialed for treason. Te anti-Nathanites will revile him even if he is Audie Murphy.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 23, 2019, 04:32:40 pm »I conflated "veteran" with "combat veteran". That's on me, not him.
Still, he served, and you typically don't get to choose of you get sent into a combat zone or not. For that you need a friendly doctor who owes your dad a favor.
He didn't say he was a veteran, he said he was a Viet Nam veteran. He also said that he was a recon ranger. The Army has Rangers, the Marine Corps has Force Recon. He was claiming to be a member the Marine Corps' elite combat unit. The last Marine combat unit left Viet Nam in 71.
Here is the latest from the Washington Post:
In reality, Phillips served from June 1972 to May 1976 in the Marine Corps Reserve, a service spokeswoman, Yvonne Carlock, said Wednesday. He did not deploy, and he left the service as a private after disciplinary issues. From October 1972 to February 1973, he was classified as an antitank missileman, a kind of infantryman, Carlock said. He then became a refrigerator technician for the majority of his service.
The FOIA release shows that Nathan was on active duty for training from May - November 72. Then there is a gap in service and he is on active duty form August 74 through May 76. AWOL 3 times. Refrigerator mechanic.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 23, 2019, 11:21:42 am »
Phillips also described coming back to the U.S. as a veteran of the Vietnam era.
“People called me a baby killer and a hippie girl spit on me.”
Quote from December 5, 2008 article by Vincent Shilling in Indian Country Today. This was an interview conducted at Arlington National Cemetery at an event honoring American Indian veterans.
Quote from Nathan's CNN interview over the weekend:
When I was there and I was standing there and I seen that group of people in front of me and I seen the angry faces and all of that, I realized I had put myself in a really dangerous situation. Here's a group of people who were angry at somebody else and I put myself in front of that, and all of a sudden, I'm the one whose all that anger and all that wanting to have the freedom to just rip me apart, that was scary. And I'm a Vietnam veteran and I know that mentality of "There's enough of us. We can do this."
Quote from Nathan's April 18, 2018 interview in Vogue:
You know, I’m from Vietnam times. I’m what they call a recon ranger. That was my role. So I thank you for taking that point position for me.
Quote from Nathan in January 20, 2019 inter view with Vincent Shilling in Indian Country Today:
You know, when I was in Vietnam times and when I was in the Marine Corps times, that's what I was. I was expendable. Expendable to corporate greed. You know, in all wars, especially the ones that are going down for the oil, you know, we're fighting against — the pipelines.
“People called me a baby killer and a hippie girl spit on me.”
Quote from December 5, 2008 article by Vincent Shilling in Indian Country Today. This was an interview conducted at Arlington National Cemetery at an event honoring American Indian veterans.
Quote from Nathan's CNN interview over the weekend:
When I was there and I was standing there and I seen that group of people in front of me and I seen the angry faces and all of that, I realized I had put myself in a really dangerous situation. Here's a group of people who were angry at somebody else and I put myself in front of that, and all of a sudden, I'm the one whose all that anger and all that wanting to have the freedom to just rip me apart, that was scary. And I'm a Vietnam veteran and I know that mentality of "There's enough of us. We can do this."
Quote from Nathan's April 18, 2018 interview in Vogue:
You know, I’m from Vietnam times. I’m what they call a recon ranger. That was my role. So I thank you for taking that point position for me.
Quote from Nathan in January 20, 2019 inter view with Vincent Shilling in Indian Country Today:
You know, when I was in Vietnam times and when I was in the Marine Corps times, that's what I was. I was expendable. Expendable to corporate greed. You know, in all wars, especially the ones that are going down for the oil, you know, we're fighting against — the pipelines.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 23, 2019, 06:39:02 am »He went to war for this country. That earns him deference from those of us who haven't.
If we give him deference for going to war for his country, what do we give him for lying about it and stealing the valor of those who did?
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 22, 2019, 05:21:46 pm »
From the Washington Post:
Correction: Earlier versions of this story incorrectly said that Native American activist Nathan Phillips fought in the Vietnam War. Phillips served in the U.S. Marines from 1972 to 1976 but was never deployed to Vietnam.
Correction: Earlier versions of this story incorrectly said that Native American activist Nathan Phillips fought in the Vietnam War. Phillips served in the U.S. Marines from 1972 to 1976 but was never deployed to Vietnam.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 22, 2019, 10:52:49 am »
Put the red hat on Nathan and give the kid the drum and see how fast the perceptions and the commentary change.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 21, 2019, 07:15:25 pm »He went to war for this country. That earns him deference from those of us who haven't.
We aren't in danger of fetishization of the military, are we?
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 21, 2019, 06:51:27 pm »He went to war for this country. That earns him deference from those of us who haven't.
It's good to see the rehabilitation of the Viet Nam veteran formerly loathed as a racist killer and tool of imperialism, feared as a dangerous psychotic and pitied as a homeless drug addict.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: January 21, 2019, 12:22:29 pm »The symbolism of the wall was laid bare when those MAGA hat-wearing douches chanted “Build the Wall!” at Vietnam veteran Nathan Phillips...who is Native American. It’s not about immigration, security or even drugs, it’s about white power.
I wondering what the importance/relevance is of Nathan being a Viet Nam veteran. Is it to give cachet to his persona or is it as a multiplier of the social disability he suffers on account of his race?
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Talk Zone / El Tortugo
« on: January 09, 2019, 04:59:18 pm »
He would sure look good in an Astros' uniform.
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Beer and Queso / College Football 2018
« on: January 07, 2019, 07:26:11 pm »
Bill Spiers punting for Clemson.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: December 27, 2018, 07:40:35 pm »
I believe that Luhnow has a plan, a backup plan, a backup, backup plan and a backup, backup, backup plan ad infinitum. Because isn't apparent or discernible to us is meaningless. He knows that the Astros have a real shot at another championship and he is going to move heaven and earth to accomplish it.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: December 12, 2018, 03:14:31 pm »
Tampa is renown for its excellent school system.
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Talk Zone / Tucker article in Chronicle
« on: December 11, 2018, 10:32:55 am »
Tucker has really played himself into being trade bait. Wasn't he untouchable as late as the end of spring training ;last year?
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Keuchel has always pitched on the thinnest of margins. His ability to stay within the margins has deteriorated and hitters have made adjustments. My guess is that he will have a hard time getting a contract anywhere near what he thinks that he is worth.
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Beer and Queso / RIP George Bush
« on: December 05, 2018, 05:00:33 pm »
One of my favorite Astros' memories is Tejada's on deck courtly bow to George and Barbara.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: November 28, 2018, 01:18:00 pm »
I long for the days when buffet talk was a staple of this site.
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Beer and Queso / Vietnam Veterans
« on: November 26, 2018, 01:10:31 pm »
Anyone interested in details of the day to day life of a combat soldier in Viet Nam should read two books by Karl Marlantes; one fiction, one non-fiction - Matterhorn and What It Is Like to Go to War. Marlantes served in various capacities as an officer in a USMC rifle company in 69-70.
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 24, 2018, 01:45:23 pm »
In order to be morally and intellectually superior, there must be someone to be morally and intellectually superior to. That is the function you serve, Mr. H. You are the untermensch to their ubermensch.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: November 20, 2018, 04:27:38 pm »
If they are keeping Rodgers, Reed, Davis and Fisher on the 40 man roster, there must not be anybody they are worried about losing in the Rule 5 draft.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: November 07, 2018, 04:10:25 pm »Everything happening now on both sides is posturing.
Luhnow playing coy with Boras.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: November 07, 2018, 03:49:29 pm »
Churning the roster sounds great - just don't churn Marwin.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: November 07, 2018, 03:46:12 pm »
Tucker has shown that he can't hit major league pitching - at least so far. As it stands now, the Astros can't count on him for anything next year.
Who says Marwin can't play the outfield?
Who says Marwin can't play the outfield?
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: November 03, 2018, 07:52:46 am »
JPs don't need a degree. All other state judges must be a member in good standing of the State Bar which, except in very rare circumstances, requires a degree from an accredited law school. Don't know about municipal judges.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: November 02, 2018, 03:16:00 pm »
I see buyer's remorse in the near and the long term for Keuchel's new team.
The sooner they sign Marwin the better.
Eovaldi's projection looks like a bargain, especially after Strom and company get through with him.
Is Ramos a good guy in the clubhouse? If so, sign him up.
The sooner they sign Marwin the better.
Eovaldi's projection looks like a bargain, especially after Strom and company get through with him.
Is Ramos a good guy in the clubhouse? If so, sign him up.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ACLS Game 5: Red Sox at Astros, October 18 2018
« on: October 21, 2018, 07:03:36 pm »
As far as I am concerned, the Astros became World Champions in perpetuity last year.
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It still kinda amazes me the Tigers even went to the World Series that year with a left side of the infield consisting of a .200-hitting Don Wert and a .135-hitting Roy Oyler. Then again, it was the Year of the Pitcher (and the Tigers of course had Lolich and McLain) and the league batting average was the lowest in AL history at just .230.
My favorite baseball sobriquet: Don "Bird Thou Never" Wert.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: October 19, 2018, 05:06:10 pm »
I would like to see them take a run at Corbin. I would think that any free agent pitcher would take a close look at the Astros given their recent successes in improving pitchers' performance.
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Talk Zone / 2019 Roster
« on: October 19, 2018, 05:05:49 pm »
I would like to see them take a run at Corbin. I would think that any free agent pitcher would take a close look at the Astros given their recent successes in improving pitchers' performance.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ACLS Game 5: Red Sox at Astros, October 18 2018
« on: October 18, 2018, 07:37:41 pm »
How many pitches is that going to cost Verlander?
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Talk Zone / Joe West is a Dumbass
« on: October 18, 2018, 05:55:21 pm »
That Joe West is employed by MLB, much less assigned to the playoffs, tells you all you need to know about the state of MLB umpiring. While he is an embarrassment to baseball in particular and humanity in general, the Houston pitchers lost last night's game all on their own.
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Game Zone 2018 / ALCS Game #4: Red Sox @ Astros October 17, 2018
« on: October 17, 2018, 06:16:06 pm »
The Astros are going to have to score a bunch.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: ALCS Game 3: Red Sox @ Astros October 16, 2018
« on: October 16, 2018, 06:14:40 pm »
Terrible play by Devers.
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Game Zone 2018 / ALCS Game 3: Red Sox @ Astros October 16, 2018
« on: October 16, 2018, 05:58:59 pm »
Not sure what is wrong with Correa but its not his arm.
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Talk Zone / Bregman’s trolling
« on: October 16, 2018, 03:25:02 pm »
There is nothing good that can come from this.
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Game Zone 2018 / ALCS Game #1: Astros @ Red Sox, October 13, 2018
« on: October 13, 2018, 07:20:23 pm »
West wrong as usual.
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Talk Zone / Arb-Eligible Players 2018
« on: October 11, 2018, 11:48:18 am »
Failing to re-up Marwin would be a Martinez Magnitude Mistake.
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Talk Zone / Postseason roster questions
« on: October 11, 2018, 11:46:35 am »
Every time I see Harris pitching, I see Royals batting.
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Statistically, the Red Sox hold the advantage in hitting; the Astros hold the advantage in pitching and fielding. If the aphorism that pitching and defense win championships holds true, the Astros are in good stead. With teams this closely matched, the series will probably be determined by breaks - the dribbler that goes foul or stays fair; the marginal pitch called a ball or a strike; the unanticipated performance by a secondary player.
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Game Zone 2018 / ALDS Game 3: Astros @ Indian s, October 8, 2018
« on: October 09, 2018, 01:15:16 pm »
I wonder if Luhnow would sign Kuechel even with a deep hometown discount.
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Talk Zone / Postseason roster questions
« on: October 04, 2018, 01:16:13 pm »
Smith is a better option than either Harris or Sipp; so is Rondon notwithstanding his recent struggles.
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Talk Zone / Re: AL Wild Card
« on: October 03, 2018, 07:26:30 pm »
If you thought that the Cubs fans were insufferable...
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Game Zone 2018 / Astros at Blue Jays, Sept. 24, 2018
« on: September 25, 2018, 08:01:05 am »No reason for JD Davis to be playing. True even if he homers.
I'll never understand Hinch's thinking on this.
At least he has gotten Fisher out of his system.
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Game Zone 2018 / Some Notes
« on: September 23, 2018, 01:07:54 pm »
Has anyone mentioned that the Angels have given up 42 runs in the last 3 games? That must be a record.
52 in the last 4 and 63 in the last 5.
52 in the last 4 and 63 in the last 5.
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Talk Zone / Team Milestones 2018
« on: September 23, 2018, 12:54:14 pm »
Is that record more attributable to the hitters than to the pitchers?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Round Rock in 2019
« on: September 21, 2018, 01:11:08 pm »
Maybe a house with a long term mortgage.
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Game Zone 2018 / Mariners @ Astros, September 19, 2018
« on: September 20, 2018, 01:29:48 pm »
Altuve has been doing a lot of jogging lately. Is his knee still bothering him?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Top Prospect Lists 2018-2019
« on: September 20, 2018, 01:28:16 pm »
That list is already superannuated, at least as far as James is concerned.
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Talk Zone / Nelson Cruz in 2019
« on: September 17, 2018, 05:09:46 pm »
In some ways; this is Marwin's team. His longevity, his durability, his versatility, his quiet leadership, his skills all stamp the team. His absence would leave a huge hole in the clubhouse and on the field. He is the team's center of gravity. I doubt that Luhnow and Crane undervalue his contributions. I have to think that they will do everything within reason to keep him and that he will meet them half way.
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Talk Zone / Nelson Cruz in 2019
« on: September 17, 2018, 01:39:27 pm »
If the Astros are going after a free agent, how about Patrick Corbin? Strom and company might be able to make him even better.
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Game Zone 2018 / D-backs @ Astros, September 15, 2018
« on: September 15, 2018, 06:11:20 pm »
TV dinners and ginger ale.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Ex-Bus Rider News 17-18
« on: September 14, 2018, 01:51:17 pm »
Don't forget Tony.
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Beer and Queso / Brisket Rub
« on: September 14, 2018, 01:36:27 pm »
Have you tried allopurinol? Very good for long term control of chronic gout.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / BUIES CREEK 2018
« on: September 09, 2018, 04:09:01 pm »
Add Lee and Rucker to the list.
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Talk Zone / Ex Astros News 17-18
« on: September 06, 2018, 11:57:13 am »
They also mentioned Castro and Petit.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains 2018
« on: September 05, 2018, 06:17:15 pm »
Scioscia and his buffet physique have been around way too long.
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Game Zone 2018 / Twins @ Astros, Sept. 5, 2018
« on: September 05, 2018, 05:49:21 pm »
Better lineup without Correa. He has played poorly in the field lately. He has been an enormous hole in the middle of the lineup for more than a month. Hard to think that a couple of days off will turn him around but it is worth a try. They sure need the old Carlos to show up in Boston.
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Game Zone 2018 / Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 03:18:03 pm »
Much obliged.
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Game Zone 2018 / Twins @ Astros, Labor Day 2018
« on: September 04, 2018, 02:01:45 pm »
Any word on Hector?
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Beer and Queso / Roger Angell on "Most Important" Vote of His Lifetime
« on: September 03, 2018, 01:44:42 pm »
Might be the moral preening line.
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Game Zone 2018 / Angels @ Astros, Sept. 2, 2018
« on: September 02, 2018, 05:13:21 pm »
I am guessing that the only reason ESPN has this game is so that the announcers can rhapsodize non-stop about Ohtani. Will they even notice the opposition?
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Game Zone 2018 / Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 02, 2018, 04:19:01 pm »
I would take Wilson as a permanent full time replacement for Morales.
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Game Zone 2018 / Re: Angels @ Astros, Sept. 1, 2018
« on: September 01, 2018, 05:25:37 pm »
Let's hope the line up (and the bull pen) doesn't hang this rookie out to dry the way they did Valdez last night.
It seems like Correa takes a fat pitch almost every at bat. I think that he is in a prolonged deep slump - as opposed to being injured. If he weren't right, I don't think Hinch and Luhnow would be playing him.
It seems like Correa takes a fat pitch almost every at bat. I think that he is in a prolonged deep slump - as opposed to being injured. If he weren't right, I don't think Hinch and Luhnow would be playing him.
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Talk Zone / Aches and Pains 2018
« on: August 31, 2018, 04:19:23 pm »
Interested to see what Deetz can do. I am guessing that he will get called up tomorrow or soon after.