Author Topic: Astros at Braves, 2/28/11 (Read 4435 times)

OregonStrosFan · « **on:** February 28, 2011, 10:40:22 am »

Let the games begin!

Astros lineup: (per McTaggart via Twitter)

1. Michael "Yes, I signed a deal with the devil" Bourn (CF)
2. Brett "Which organization am I with again" Wallace (1B)
3. Hunter "What's this 'cutoff man' thingie Millsie keeps talking about" Pence (RF)
4. Carlos "You gonna eat that burger" Lee (LF)
5. Jason "I party like I'm Charlie Sheen" Michaels (DH)
6. Chris "Am I for real" Johnson (3B)
7. Jason "Don't call me Fidel" Castro (C)
8. Matt "Ups &" Downs (2B)
9. Tommy "I lost my starting gig to Clint who?" Manzella (SS)

Pitching:

Wandy "My big new contract doesn't prohibit me from being Road Wandy all of the time does it" Rodriguez
And the rest... (via Levine)
Henry Villar
Enerio Del Rosario
Fernando Rodriguez
Lance Pendleton
Sergio Escalona
Wesley Wright

Braves lineup:

1. Martin Prado (LF)
2. Nate McLouth (CF)
3. Chipper Jones (DH)
4. Brian McCann (C)
5. Dan Uggla (2B)
6. Jason Heyward (RF)
7. Alex Gonzalez (SS)
8. Eric Hinske (1B)
9. Brandon Hicks (3B)

Pitching:

Derek Lowe
Scott Linebrink
Cory Gearrin
Anthony Varvaro
Juan Abreu
George Sherrill
Brett Oberholtzer

subnuclear · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2011, 11:22:49 am »

The Braves have a pretty nice line-up.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:20:59 pm »

So far MLB At Bat works on the android. Nice to hear Milo but it isn't The Thirst Inning yet.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:21:56 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 12:20:59 pm

So far MLB At Bat works on the android. Nice to hear Milo

Then clearly it doesn't.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:24:16 pm »

Milo is energized and lucid, at least so far. Even a dazed Milo is better than the Fuckstick Twins.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:35:40 pm »

I can't do PBP but Wandy's not sharp here in the second. Two singles and two doubles have it 4-0 so far.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #6 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:45:19 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 12:35:40 pm

I can't do PBP but Wandy's not sharp here in the second. Two singles and two doubles have it 4-0 so far.

bummer.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #7 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:47:55 pm »

Plus walks and it's 6-0 now. Linebrink pitching for the Braves.

Noe · « **Reply #8 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:50:57 pm »

Memorable first inning for the Astros:

Bourn - single up the middle
Wallace - single to left
Pence - first pitch swinging, fly out to left
Lee - DP ground out

Yes, it doesn't mean anything other than Hunter Pence is so very... ahum... unique.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #9 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:51:04 pm »

The Oswalt Inning™ is alive and well...

JaneDoe · « **Reply #10 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:51:43 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on February 28, 2011, 12:51:04 pm

The Oswalt Inning™ is alive and well...

??

EDITED: DAMN SMILEYS

Noe · « **Reply #11 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:53:38 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on February 28, 2011, 12:51:43 pm

??

Clearly a mis-use of the term/phrase. Oswalt inning only works when a pitcher dominates a team and then inexplicably then starts to throw batting practice. Not what happened here, but hey, it's early for all of us. Spring training Gamezone, gotta love it!

Noe · « **Reply #12 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:55:15 pm »

Hey Hunter, didcha notice the difference it makes for you when you patiently wait for a pitch to hit with men in scoring position? The tale of two Hunters so far.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #13 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:55:15 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on February 28, 2011, 12:50:57 pm

Memorable first inning for the Astros:

Bourn - single up the middle
Wallace - single to left
Pence - first pitch swinging, fly out to left
Lee - DP ground out

Yes, it doesn't mean anything other than Hunter Pence is so very... ahum... unique.

Yeah, this is all I got to hear while eating my Sonic before I had to head in to class. I thought Pence was working at being more patient.......

Ron Brand · « **Reply #14 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:55:35 pm »

Wallace is 2 for 2. Pence just singled in SBB.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #15 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:56:11 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 12:55:35 pm

Wallace is 2 for 2. Pence just singled in SBB.

Thanks.

Hornstros · « **Reply #16 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:58:38 pm »

so Milo just talked about how Chipper Jones may have injured his knee going after a pop up.....but Chipper Jones is DHing today....

BudGirl · « **Reply #17 on:** February 28, 2011, 12:59:52 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 12:55:35 pm

Wallace is 2 for 2. Pence just singled in SBB.

That's what I like.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #18 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:00:29 pm »

Quote from: Hornstros on February 28, 2011, 12:58:38 pm

so Milo just talked about how Chipper Jones may have injured his knee going after a pop up.....but Chipper Jones is DHing today....

He's on a roll....

Ron Brand · « **Reply #19 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:01:55 pm »

Milo is wavering under DoRay's nattering. 6-2 mid third.

Lurch · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:02:00 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on February 28, 2011, 12:50:57 pm

Pence - first pitch swinging

He's read that he'll see that pitch more than any other.

Noe · « **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:04:23 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on February 28, 2011, 12:55:15 pm

Yeah, this is all I got to hear while eating my Sonic before I had to head in to class. I thought Pence was working at being more patient.......

Wanna know what was funny. Dave Raymond was about to tell the listeners that Pence told him earlier he was going to wait to hit more pitches with two strikes on him. Raymond chuckled because Hunter saved him from having to recount this conversation.

Noe · « **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:06:36 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on February 28, 2011, 01:00:29 pm

He's on a roll....

This may be the Modus Operandi this year with at least Raymond, but Dave did not hesitate to make fun of Milo's call. It was met with a "Well, okay, the first mistake for me this year... it's Spring, it's early..."

Bench · « **Reply #23 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:08:43 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on February 28, 2011, 01:04:23 pm

Wanna know what was funny.

Salmon. Seabass. Redfish. Flounder. Red Snapper. But just tuna salad. No tuna steaks.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #24 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:11:35 pm »

Only two steaks a season. DoRay was blinding the old man.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #25 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:15:08 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on February 28, 2011, 12:53:38 pm

Clearly a mis-use of the term/phrase. Oswalt inning only works when a pitcher dominates a team and then inexplicably then starts to throw batting practice. Not what happened here, but hey, it's early for all of us. Spring training Gamezone, gotta love it!

That's why we Gamezone these Spring Training games. Gotta work that rust off...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #26 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:17:25 pm »

SBB up, bases loaded, one out. 4-6-3 double play. Inconceivable!

MusicMan · « **Reply #27 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:19:47 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 01:17:25 pm

SBB up, bases loaded, one out. 4-6-3 double play. Inconceivable!

I am forming the Committee to Give Michael Bourn a Better Nickname.

Incidentally, I'm warming to "Castro the Astro".

Ron Brand · « **Reply #28 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:22:26 pm »

SBB is so much easier to type on my phone...

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:23:46 pm »

brianmctaggart:
Wandy said his arm felt good, but had trouble commanding curveball. Vows to keep working to improve.

via twitter

Ron Brand · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:28:40 pm »

8-2 now, Aneury Rodriguez giving it up.

Bench · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:34:55 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on February 28, 2011, 01:23:46 pm

brianmctaggart:
Wandy said his arm felt good, but had trouble commanding curveball. Vows to keep working to improve.

THIS WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #32 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:45:46 pm »

Wallace is 3 for 3.

chuck · « **Reply #33 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:49:46 pm »

Fucking DPs.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #34 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:52:20 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 01:45:46 pm

Wallace is 3 for 3.

Encouraging.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #35 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:55:38 pm »

Getting in some good situational work with runners on today.

MusicMan · « **Reply #36 on:** February 28, 2011, 01:55:48 pm »

Quote from: chuck on February 28, 2011, 01:49:46 pm

Fucking DPs.

You just got Charlie Sheen's interest.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #37 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:07:56 pm »

12-3 through five.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:14:39 pm »

Seven fucking walks!!! Shitfuck.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #39 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:16:40 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on February 28, 2011, 02:14:39 pm

Seven fucking walks!!! Shitfuck.

Have the 'Stros had a lot of errors?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #40 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:19:46 pm »

B6: Rule 5 pick Pendleton is pitching and Jio is at SS (per Milo anyway, not sure if any of it is actually accurate...).

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #41 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:22:23 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on February 28, 2011, 02:16:40 pm

Have the 'Stros had a lot of errors?

None through five innings. The pitchers have given up 12 hits too.

MusicMan · « **Reply #42 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:22:28 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on February 28, 2011, 02:16:40 pm

Have the 'Stros had a lot of errors?

None. And nobody has been lost for the season yet.

So we've got that going for us.

JimR · « **Reply #43 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:23:15 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on February 28, 2011, 02:22:28 pm

None. And nobody has been lost for the season yet.

So we've got that going for us.

and against us

Ron Brand · « **Reply #44 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:24:09 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on February 28, 2011, 02:16:40 pm

Have the 'Stros had a lot of errors?

No, it sounds like pitching. They're running guys out there to see what they've got, which appears to be wildness and kerosene.

NeilT · « **Reply #45 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:34:06 pm »

I have peanuts in my office. No beer though.

Fredia · « **Reply #46 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:49:06 pm »

sigh happiness is a spring training game

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #47 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:52:30 pm »

Quote from: Fredia on February 28, 2011, 02:49:06 pm

sigh happiness is a spring training game

Happiness is a Fredia post that both makes sense and has no spelling issues.

MusicMan · « **Reply #48 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:55:03 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on February 28, 2011, 02:52:30 pm

Happiness is a Fredia post that both makes sense and has no spelling issues.

Spring training... when anything is still possible.

Limey · « **Reply #49 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:04:19 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on February 28, 2011, 12:50:57 pm

Memorable first inning for the Astros:

Bourn - single up the middle
Wallace - single to left
Pence - first pitch swinging, fly out to left
Lee - DP ground out

Yes, it doesn't mean anything other than Hunter Pence is so very... ahum... unique.

You may want to paste this to your desktop to save some time during the regular season.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #50 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:04:58 pm »

13-3 Bravos bottom 8.

Bench · « **Reply #51 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:07:21 pm »

Did Milo really say that he eats liver sausage?

Limey · « **Reply #52 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:07:27 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on February 28, 2011, 01:55:48 pm

You just got Charlie Sheen's interest.

I see that at least someone was keeping sharp during the offseason.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #53 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:09:31 pm »

Quote from: Bench on February 28, 2011, 03:07:21 pm

Did Milo really say that he eats liver sausage?

Yes.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #54 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:10:13 pm »

None of that Countess Bathory shit for Milo.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #55 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:16:47 pm »

Bravos 13 Good Guys 3- FINAL Shitfuck.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #56 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:17:41 pm »

Pound that Budweiser and get 'em tomorrow.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #57 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:19:02 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on February 28, 2011, 03:17:41 pm

Pound that Budweiser and get 'em tomorrow.

That's a beautiful thing, too. I say we zitz 'em tomorrow!

Noe · « **Reply #58 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:19:14 pm »

Quote from: Bench on February 28, 2011, 03:07:21 pm

Did Milo really say that he eats liver sausage?

Milo <> Spack?

BudGirl · « **Reply #59 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:20:22 pm »

Well, now everyone who said the Astros would be last in baseball has just been proven right.

MusicMan · « **Reply #60 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:20:38 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on February 28, 2011, 03:20:22 pm

Well, now everyone who said the Astros would be last in baseball has just been proven right.

We're DOOOOOOOMED!

pots · « **Reply #61 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:40:14 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on February 28, 2011, 02:52:30 pm

Happiness is a Fredia post that both makes sense and has no spelling issues.

Punctuation will have to wait for another day

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #62 on:** February 28, 2011, 04:03:35 pm »

Quote from: pots on February 28, 2011, 03:40:14 pm

Punctuation will have to wait for another day

If correct punctuation is going to be a requirement for posting at SnS, I'm screwed...

Bench · « **Reply #63 on:** February 28, 2011, 04:08:04 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on February 28, 2011, 03:20:22 pm

Well, now everyone who said the Astros would be last in baseball has just been proven right.

Not so fast:

Toronto is 0-3.

BudGirl · « **Reply #64 on:** February 28, 2011, 04:20:44 pm »

According to that, Detroit will win the World Series.

Alkie · « **Reply #65 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:39:47 pm »

Season's over. What FAs are available for 2012?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #66 on:** February 28, 2011, 06:48:12 pm »

Most of the guys who pitched for Houston today...