Author Topic: astros jelling like a fellon (Read 4612 times)

Fredia · « **on:** April 19, 2007, 08:59:35 pm »

they stole that game tonight. it was wonderful . lidge a winner .. this is fun. i admit i doubted when they where down 6-1 ..i hope this is a sign of things to come

CrawfordBoxes · « **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2007, 10:06:22 pm »

I'm loving this team. Something about the bench this year is special.

jasonact · « **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2007, 10:42:26 pm »

I'm still nervous. Maybe it's because no season has actually been easy for the Astros. The rotation still has some serious hurdles to overcome (i.e. Woody's high ERA in the early going, Jennings on the DL, waiting for the bottom to drop out on Sampson and Wandy), and the offense certainly has a tendency to be collectively streaky. No doubt, they've played well over the last 1.5 weeks, but I've been burned by feeling good about teams in April, and it's too soon for me to start feeling "good" about the team. But it is a good sign.

CrawfordBoxes · « **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2007, 11:18:44 pm »

I'm not high on Woody and I didn't particularly like the signing. Hopefully he can keep his ERA below 5 and just eat innings. As far as Sampson--He's a gamer. I love his ability. I think he is going to win 14+ games. & Jennings has got to get back and perform.

pots · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:04:34 am »

Quote from: Fredia on April 19, 2007, 08:59:35 pm

they stole that game tonight. it was wonderful . lidge a winner .. this is fun. i admit i doubted when they where down 6-1 ..i hope this is a sign of things to come

Haven't seen a lineup with this much pop since the Beltran months. Just a pleasure to watch. Can't wait to see how hard it will be for a pitcher once Berkman gets hot.

Astroholic · « **Reply #5 on:** April 20, 2007, 08:47:35 am »

Quote from: jasonact on April 19, 2007, 10:42:26 pm

waiting for the bottom to drop out on Sampson

I think you might be waiting awhile.

hostros7 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:26:45 am »

I love watching the astros win or lose. However, one marked change from the past two seasons that makes them even more fun to watch is that you don't quite get the same feeling of despair when we fall behind in games. Here's to hoping it continues.

Astroholic · « **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:29:17 am »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 20, 2007, 09:26:45 am

I love watching the astros win or lose. However, one marked change from the past two seasons that makes them even more fun to watch is that you don't quite get the same feeling of despair when we fall behind in games. Here's to hoping it continues.

I had that same feeling about the 86 team. Here is hoping they recreate that cardiac feeling.

ASTROCREEP · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:46:03 am »

Quote from: jasonact on April 19, 2007, 10:42:26 pm

I'm still nervous. Maybe it's because no season has actually been easy for the Astros. The rotation still has some serious hurdles to overcome (i.e. Woody's high ERA in the early going, Jennings on the DL, waiting for the bottom to drop out on Sampson and Wandy), and the offense certainly has a tendency to be collectively streaky. No doubt, they've played well over the last 1.5 weeks, but I've been burned by feeling good about teams in April, and it's too soon for me to start feeling "good" about the team. But it is a good sign.

Did you forget, still waiting for Lee to seperate his shoulder running into the wall in Left, Big Puma rupters his hammy legging out a triple, and Roy trips in the shower and breaks all the fingers in his right hand. Oh and not to mention the plane crash.

ASTROCREEP · « **Reply #9 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:49:21 am »

Quote from: hostros7 on April 20, 2007, 09:26:45 am

I love watching the astros win or lose. However, one marked change from the past two seasons that makes them even more fun to watch is that you don't quite get the same feeling of despair when we fall behind in games. Here's to hoping it continues.

I'm getting the same feeling about this team. What impressed me the most was the sac fly by Ensberg. That just didn't seem to happen last year.

Astroholic · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2007, 09:56:00 am »

Quote from: ASTROCREEP on April 20, 2007, 09:49:21 am

I'm getting the same feeling about this team. What impressed me the most was the sac fly by Ensberg. That just didn't seem to happen last year.

I am a bit pessimistic, but I really like the way Morgan is approaching his AB's this year. Same with Lane.

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:00:36 pm »

It never ceases to amaze me how riduclous some people are when it comes to the Astros.

Man, we just saw two late inning rallies in *2 DAYS*! The Astros scored 10 runs in the 8th inning in the last 2... When was the last time THAT happened? Especially in two games where it actually won the game?

How can you NOT be excited?

Taras Bulba · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:15:05 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 20, 2007, 12:00:36 pm

It never ceases to amaze me how riduclous some people are when it comes to the Astros.

Man, we just saw two late inning rallies in *2 DAYS*! The Astros scored 10 runs in the 8th inning in the last 2... When was the last time THAT happened? Especially in two games where it actually won the game?

How can you NOT be excited?

I, for one, was surely "entertained."

Not to hijack the thread, but your avatar of Gleason reminds me of an interesting interview I heard with him on the "Larry" channel (Larry King) on XM. Also listened to one with Desi Arnez and another with Sammy Davis, Jr. Those guys were damn impressive to listen to--very intelligent guys. It's hard to find people in show business today that can bring that same level of talent and intellect to the table. And King is/was at his best in the radio format. He gave them a fairly slack line and they ran with it.

Limey · « **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:29:50 pm »

Quote from: Taras Bulba on April 20, 2007, 12:15:05 pm

I, for one, was surely "entertained."

"Listen to me. Learn from me. I was not the best because I killed quickly. I was the best because the crowd loved me. Win the crowd and you will win your freedom."

pravata · « **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:54:49 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 20, 2007, 12:00:36 pm

It never ceases to amaze me how riduclous some people are when it comes to the Astros.

Man, we just saw two late inning rallies in *2 DAYS*! The Astros scored 10 runs in the 8th inning in the last 2... When was the last time THAT happened? Especially in two games where it actually won the game?

How can you NOT be excited?

These are likely the same people who booed Lidge on the Nady homerun and gave up on the season at 1-5. They're now invested in their opinion, not in watching the game.

MRaup · « **Reply #15 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:56:56 pm »

Quote from: pravata on April 20, 2007, 12:54:49 pm

These are likely the same people who booed Lidge on the Nady homerun and gave up on the season at 1-5. They're now invested in their opinion, not in watching the game.

Fuck 'em, says I.

Fuck 'em all.

pravata · « **Reply #16 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:58:00 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 20, 2007, 12:56:56 pm

Fuck 'em, says I.

Fuck 'em all.

Oh, absolutely.

jasonact · « **Reply #17 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:07:35 pm »

Quote from: ASTROCREEP on April 20, 2007, 09:46:03 am

Did you forget, still waiting for Lee to seperate his shoulder running into the wall in Left, Big Puma rupters his hammy legging out a triple, and Roy trips in the shower and breaks all the fingers in his right hand. Oh and not to mention the plane crash.

I realize how it sounds. I guess I just don't want to get my hopes up too high. If the Astros continue to play well as a team and win games, I know I'll start feeling more optimistic.. This is definitely exciting, and I'm thrilled. I'm just apprehensive about expecting this level of play for more than a couple of weeks.

I really think this weekend in Milwaukee will be a very good test. They too are a much improved team playing well right now. If the Astros can win 2 of 3, I think that will a big step forward for this team.

Limey · « **Reply #18 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:21:59 pm »

Quote from: jasonact on April 20, 2007, 01:07:35 pm

I realize how it sounds. I guess I just don't want to get my hopes up too high. If the Astros continue to play well as a team and win games, I know I'll start feeling more optimistic.. This is definitely exciting, and I'm thrilled. I'm just apprehensive about expecting this level of play for more than a couple of weeks.

I really think this weekend in Milwaukee will be a very good test. They too are a much improved team playing well right now. If the Astros can win 2 of 3, I think that will a big step forward for this team.

It's the Astros' 4, 5 & 1 pitchers vs. their 1, 2 & 3. Sheets and Capuano are very good. This weekend's series will be a stern test, but not a good barometer.

Froback · « **Reply #19 on:** April 20, 2007, 02:26:57 pm »

Quote from: Limey on April 20, 2007, 01:21:59 pm

It's the Astros' 4, 5 & 1 pitchers vs. their 1, 2 & 3. Sheets and Capuano are very good. This weekend's series will be a stern test, but not a good barometer.

I agree, if the Astros come out 2-1 on this series, I would be truely excited, but if they come out 1-2, I would not be shocked.

I love the battling nature that the line-up seems to have this year, almost a confidence you might say, that they never seemed to show last year.

But the starting rotation concerns me a bit, especially with Jennings on the DL. And for the record, I am not worried about Woody, although I view his 2-year contract with a raised eyebrow, given the gaggle of pitchers right on the verge of ML ready.