Author Topic: Astros@Phillies - Friday 4/13 (Read 11775 times)

remy · « **on:** April 13, 2007, 05:43:55 pm »

1.    C. Biggio, 2B    J. Rollins, SS
2.    M. Ensberg, 3B    S. Victorino, RF
3.    L. Berkman, 1B    C. Utley, 2B
4.    C. Lee, LF    R. Howard, 1B
5.    L. Scott, RF    W. Helms, 3B
6.    C. Burke, CF    J. Werth, LF
7.    A. Everett, SS    A. Rowand, CF
8.    B. Ausmus, C    R. Barajas, C
9.    R. Oswalt, P    B. Myers, P

Alkie · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:46:43 pm »

Ok, help me out here. Is Dana Larson really cute or terribly unattractive?

remy · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:49:07 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 05:46:43 pm

Ok, help me out here. Is Dana Larson really cute or terribly unattractive?

She seems pretty cute to me. When compared to the likes of Zelasko, she's a fuckin' supermodel.

Alkie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:52:05 pm »

Not the question. Saying someone is "cute compared to Johnny Zelasko" is like saying someone is "talented compared to Johnny Zelasko."

Still, I always have a hard time trying to decide if Dana Larson is very cute, but needs her verticle adjusted or if she's really unattractive but looks ok because she's on tv in standard def.

austro · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:52:54 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 05:46:43 pm

Ok, help me out here. Is Dana Larson really cute or terribly unattractive?

It depends: how many beers have you had?

She was one of the sports reporters here in Austin, and it was definitely a flip-flop proposition. After she left for FSNSW, she was replaced by her evil twin, who is cute but has one of those asymmetrical lip geometries that drives you nuts over time.

Alkie · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2007, 05:54:04 pm »

Anyone here ever seen her in person?

Alkie · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:05:19 pm »

So, like...where is all this global warming everyone keeps talking about?

Alkie · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:16:14 pm »

Does anyone else get the feeling Roy leaves early tonight with some sort of health/injury issue?

austro · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:22:50 pm »

I'm hoping that Gar has told everybody that no single game is worth a four-week hammy injury.

Alkie · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:23:42 pm »

Holy shit! Someone ELSE is going to post here tonight too???

austro · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:29:49 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 06:23:42 pm

Holy shit! Someone ELSE is going to post here tonight too???

Well, I'm about to bail from the office and drive home. So I won't be back on for another hour or so.

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:32:10 pm »

I'm about to leave the office. I'll prolly post some when I get home. I got nothing to watch it here though.

remy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:34:09 pm »

Friday the 13th seems to be favoring the home team so far. This is one disgusting inning... stop the bleeding, Roy.

Amy · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:34:17 pm »

This game is getting ridiculous already. Roy is going to have find some control fast.

remy · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:35:45 pm »

If Myers gets a hit here, I'm heading to Blockbuster.

Amy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:36:09 pm »

Give me a fucking break!! What is it with these ground balls in just the wrong spots?

MRaup · « **Reply #16 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:36:56 pm »

Someone want to explain to me what is going on? I'm leaving in a few, but 2 runs scored on singles to SS? WTF?

Alkie · « **Reply #17 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:37:56 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on April 13, 2007, 06:36:56 pm

Someone want to explain to me what is going on? I'm leaving in a few, but 2 runs scored on singles to SS? WTF?

Everything dropping in for the Phils. Nothing but well placed balls.

Hittin' em where we ain't.

Amy · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:38:10 pm »

The first groundball RBI was a ball that went right up the 3rd base line. By the time Mo got to it, I guess he figured he couldn't throw the runner out anyway, so he let it roll past third base hoping it would go foul.

Alkie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:39:25 pm »

Is Luke Scott holding up a bank or running for public office?

Amy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:40:03 pm »

Muchos gracias Carlos!!

remy · « **Reply #21 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:40:08 pm »

Leadoff solo HR for Flapjack. Damn that thing sailed.

Twoniner · « **Reply #22 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:40:53 pm »

One swing of the bat and Lee outdistances the 3 run 1st inning of the Phillies.

Amy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:41:18 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 06:39:25 pm

Is Luke Scott holding up a bank or running for public office?

Dunno. He looks thoroughly ridiculous though. There has to be a cartoon character that looks like that.

Alkie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:44:51 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 06:41:18 pm

Dunno. He looks thoroughly ridiculous though. There has to be a cartoon character that looks like that.

http://www.geocities.com/rdeadw01/Fat_Albert/dumb-donald-production-cel.jpg

Craig · « **Reply #25 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:56:01 pm »

Luke needs to at least circumcize the face mask part of that body suit. He looks like a giant uncut penis.

Amy · « **Reply #26 on:** April 13, 2007, 06:57:13 pm »

Whee!! Nice double Bradley!! Just barely snuck inside the RF line.

Craig · « **Reply #27 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:00:19 pm »

Bill Brown thinks Jimmy Buffett is from Hawaii.

Alkie · « **Reply #28 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:02:04 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 13, 2007, 07:00:19 pm

Bill Brown thinks Jimmy Buffett is from Hawaii.

We thought he was from Taco Cabana.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #29 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:07:26 pm »

Yeah Baby!

Amy · « **Reply #30 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:07:31 pm »

WOW!!! Grand Salami for El Caballo!!!

Alkie · « **Reply #31 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:07:37 pm »

FUCKIN' A! And THAT is why you PAY THE MAN a shitload of money.

Or something.

Greg M · « **Reply #32 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:07:42 pm »

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Curly · « **Reply #33 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:07:59 pm »

and boom goes the dynamite

matadorph · « **Reply #34 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:08:06 pm »

OMFG I don't believe what I just saw!

An Astro Grand Slam w/ two outs. Thank you Carlos.

Craig · « **Reply #35 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:08:30 pm »

Wow, Lee popped that one. Beautiful.

Curly · « **Reply #36 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:09:12 pm »

these boots were made for walkin...

Craig · « **Reply #37 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:12:02 pm »

Fuck! I just lost the satellite signal to a thunderstorm.

Oh wait, it's back. May not last though.

chuck · « **Reply #38 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:12:39 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 13, 2007, 07:00:19 pm

Bill Brown thinks Jimmy Buffett is from Hawaii.

You know what? This makes me proud. I am proud to have any sort of association with people who have better sense than to pay one ounce of attention to some fuckwit like Jimmy Buffett.

TEN grand slams for Carlos? That is crazy.

Curly · « **Reply #39 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:12:46 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 13, 2007, 07:12:02 pm

Fuck! I just lost the satellite signal to a thunderstorm.

Oh wait, it's back. May not last though.

That was a Philly shitstorm...

Curly · « **Reply #40 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:13:36 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 13, 2007, 07:12:39 pm

You know what? This makes me proud. I am proud to have any sort of association with people who have better sense than to pay one ounce of attention to some fuckwit like Jimmy Buffett.

TEN grand slams for Carlos? That is crazy.

Count me in as a fuckwit.

Alkie · « **Reply #41 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:15:17 pm »

Put me down as someone who thinks Buffett is a no-talent ass monkey.

remy · « **Reply #42 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:16:36 pm »

Me likey El Caballo. That was into a stiff wind, too... mucho impressivo!

Curly · « **Reply #43 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:17:42 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 07:15:17 pm

Put me down as someone who thinks Buffett is a no-talent ass monkey.

This coming from the president of the Peaches n Herb fan club.

Greg M · « **Reply #44 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:18:03 pm »

There's no better way to ruin a good night out than hearing Margaritaville.

Curly · « **Reply #45 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:18:17 pm »

Quote from: remy on April 13, 2007, 07:16:36 pm

Me likey El Caballo. That was into a stiff wind, too... mucho impressivo!

He said "stiff"...huh huh

Curly · « **Reply #46 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:18:35 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 13, 2007, 07:18:03 pm

There's no better way to ruin a good night out than hearing Margaritaville.

What a bunch of tards.

Alkie · « **Reply #47 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:22:03 pm »

Look man, I don't care what you listen to, and if you want to waste your life listening to the same shitty 6 songs, that's cool and the gang, but c'mon. If everyone didn't listen to it and you heard it for the first time on the radio or at a party, you'd kick someone's ass for putting it on.

jasonact · « **Reply #48 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:22:58 pm »

For those of us not privy to the moving pictures, what's the weather look like in Philly? Is it bad enough that they may not get 9 innings in?

Amy · « **Reply #49 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:23:07 pm »

Hey, Bradley's been on base twice already!

austro · « **Reply #50 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:23:18 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 13, 2007, 07:18:03 pm

There's no better way to ruin a good night out than hearing Margaritaville.

Margaritaville sucks, but he's got other stuff that's enjoyable. It's not like anybody will remember him in 300 years, but still...

Alkie · « **Reply #51 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:23:51 pm »

Quote from: jasonact on April 13, 2007, 07:22:58 pm

For those of us not privy to the moving pictures, what's the weather look like in Philly? Is it bad enough that they may not get 9 innings in?

It sucks.

It's raw and cold and mighty windy. Not snowy or anything, so they'll play on. But the weather looks Jimmy Buffett-shitty

austro · « **Reply #52 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:24:25 pm »

Quote from: jasonact on April 13, 2007, 07:22:58 pm

For those of us not privy to the moving pictures, what's the weather look like in Philly? Is it bad enough that they may not get 9 innings in?

It's windy and cold, but I don't see any precip. My guess is it goes all nine innings.

Amy · « **Reply #53 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:25:18 pm »

Into the pen already. I'm liking this!

Greg M · « **Reply #54 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:26:44 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 07:23:51 pm

But the weather looks Jimmy Buffett-shitty

It's pretty awful out there but it'll take a sleet storm to reach Jimmy Buffett shitty status.

Craig · « **Reply #55 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:26:57 pm »

Quote from: jasonact on April 13, 2007, 07:22:58 pm

For those of us not privy to the moving pictures, what's the weather look like in Philly? Is it bad enough that they may not get 9 innings in?

Luke Scott is dressed like a Navy frogman, if that's any indication.

mihoba · « **Reply #56 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:28:23 pm »

Myers completely lost it.

Leiber in..... Mo!!!

Amy · « **Reply #57 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:28:34 pm »

WOOHOOO!!! WAY TO GO MO!!!!

Craig · « **Reply #58 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:28:39 pm »

Three-run homer for Ensberg! Ka-pow!

chuck · « **Reply #59 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:28:42 pm »

Wow, the team brought their bats.

Curly · « **Reply #60 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:28:48 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 07:22:03 pm

Look man, I don't care what you listen to, and if you want to waste your life listening to the same shitty 6 songs, that's cool and the gang, but c'mon. If everyone didn't listen to it and you heard it for the first time on the radio or at a party, you'd kick someone's ass for putting it on.

We need to drink more often, I'd tell you wha...holy shit there went Ensberg...I love you man.

Anit · « **Reply #61 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:28:54 pm »

our bats are looking incredible tonight...this is so awesome to watch

Alkie · « **Reply #62 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:29:09 pm »

WOW.

This is the weirdest ass-cold #1-pitcher-vs-#1-pitcher game I've ever seen.

Greg M · « **Reply #63 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:29:35 pm »

Just about when I was going to bitch about Mo going under the Mendoza Line....

Amy · « **Reply #64 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:29:51 pm »

And that one was a two-out shot too.

Craig · « **Reply #65 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:30:06 pm »

Myers charged with 7 runs in 3 1/3 innings.

Curly · « **Reply #66 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:30:06 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 13, 2007, 07:28:42 pm

Wow, the team brought their bats.

and they checked their arms at the gate.

Curly · « **Reply #67 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:31:51 pm »

Loved JD...El Caballo just went El Goodbyeya...

Greg M · « **Reply #68 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:32:30 pm »

8 runs on 4 hits. Not too shabby.

Amy · « **Reply #69 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:34:18 pm »

Nice play Roy! Got the lead runner.

jasonact · « **Reply #70 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:35:49 pm »

Quote from: Curly on April 13, 2007, 07:30:06 pm

and they checked their arms at the gate.

Not to discount the Astros' offense tonight, but cold, nasty weather tends to favor hitters. Meyers seems to have been affected more than Roy, though Roy doesn't seem as sharp as usual, simply judging from the pbp.

Curly · « **Reply #71 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:37:10 pm »

Quote from: jasonact on April 13, 2007, 07:35:49 pm

Not to discount the Astros' offense tonight, but cold, nasty weather tends to favor hitters. Meyers seems to have been affected more than Roy, though Roy doesn't seem as sharp as usual, simply judging from the pbp.

Roy has a cup warmer.

Amy · « **Reply #72 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:37:24 pm »

Good lord, here we go again. First a ball through the hole on the right side, then on the left.

Curly · « **Reply #73 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:38:35 pm »

Grounded into double play.

Alkie · « **Reply #74 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:39:02 pm »

Man, this game is going to be in the 20s. Weather and score.

Curly · « **Reply #75 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:39:10 pm »

Quote from: Curly on April 13, 2007, 07:38:35 pm

Grounded into double play.

I called it, they didn't execute.

Curly · « **Reply #76 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:39:57 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 07:39:02 pm

Man, this game is going to be in the 20s. Weather and score.

...and my liquor level

austro · « **Reply #77 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:41:13 pm »

It's bizarre to see Roy struggle with his control like this.

jasonact · « **Reply #78 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:42:03 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 13, 2007, 07:41:13 pm

It's bizarre to see Roy struggle with his control like this.

Although I can't see him, I have to think it's largely the weather, at least I hope it is.

Curly · « **Reply #79 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:42:30 pm »

Holy crap, it's like watching me pitch for my son's coach pitch team.

Alkie · « **Reply #80 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:44:16 pm »

Quote from: Curly on April 13, 2007, 07:42:30 pm

Holy crap, it's like watching me pitch for my son's coach pitch team.

They let you pitch with a Big Gulp of Shiner in hand?

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #81 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:44:56 pm »

92 pitches for Oswalt. Think we'll see Lidge tonight?

Curly · « **Reply #82 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:45:17 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 07:44:16 pm

They let you pitch with a Big Gulp of Shiner in hand?

I have to confine it to a drip line in the dugout between innings.

Alkie · « **Reply #83 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:47:08 pm »

Quote from: Curly on April 13, 2007, 07:45:17 pm

I have to confine it to a drip line in the dugout between innings.

Still, to this day, the greatest play I've ever seen on any baseball diamond, at any level, at any BAC.

Curly · « **Reply #84 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:49:41 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 07:47:08 pm

Still, to this day, the greatest play I've ever seen on any baseball diamond, at any level, at any BAC.

Shucks twernt nuttin

Amy · « **Reply #85 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:53:54 pm »

I think I figured out what Luke looks like tonight:

http://www.materialculture.wisc.edu/images/DimensionsImages/Wilinski.jpg

Curly · « **Reply #86 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:54:46 pm »

http://www.materialculture.wisc.edu/images/DimensionsImages/Wilinski.jpg

Amy · « **Reply #87 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:55:20 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 07:53:54 pm

I think I figured out what Luke looks like tonight:

http://www.materialculture.wisc.edu/images/DimensionsImages/Wilinski.jpg

OK what am I doing wrong? I can't figure out how to post an image.

austro · « **Reply #88 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:56:00 pm »

How the fuck was that not a strike? It was over the middle of the plate and at mid-thigh. What's up with that?

Curly · « **Reply #89 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:56:19 pm »

u fixed it.

click on the globe and then paste the url in between.

Greg M · « **Reply #90 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:56:48 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 07:55:20 pm

OK what am I doing wrong? I can't figure out how to post an image.

Can't post images here. Just links.

Amy · « **Reply #91 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:57:38 pm »

Quote from: Curly on April 13, 2007, 07:56:19 pm

u fixed it.

click on the globe and then paste the url in between.

I was trying to put the image in the thread. I guess [img] tags don't work here?

Amy · « **Reply #92 on:** April 13, 2007, 07:58:12 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 13, 2007, 07:56:48 pm

Can't post images here. Just links.

Oh, that explains it. Thanks.

austro · « **Reply #93 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:01:47 pm »

I just looked up and saw the pinch hitter's name: Greg Dobbs. But for a moment I thought it said Greg Gross, and after today's misery-fest in the TZ, a shiver went up my spine.

Craig · « **Reply #94 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:01:52 pm »

Luke "Pez" Scott

Amy · « **Reply #95 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:02:59 pm »

Uh-oh, Ausmus looked like he was losing it!! Balk call is bullshit!!

austro · « **Reply #96 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:04:09 pm »

This home plate ump is bad news.

Craig · « **Reply #97 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:05:22 pm »

They pissed off Roy with that bullshit balk call and he smoked Rollins' ass.

Greg M · « **Reply #98 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:06:34 pm »

Roy's pissed. Might be his worst game of the year and he's in line for a W. Lidge time??

Alkie · « **Reply #99 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:07:33 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 13, 2007, 08:06:34 pm

Roy's in line for a W. Lidge time??

Why, you want to remedy the W?

Curly · « **Reply #100 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:07:43 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 13, 2007, 08:06:34 pm

Roy's pissed. Might be his worst game of the year and he's in line for a W. Lidge time??

NO!!!!

Curly · « **Reply #101 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:08:33 pm »

Quote from: Greg M on April 13, 2007, 08:06:34 pm

Roy's pissed. Might be his worst game of the year and he's in line for a W. Lidge time??

He's busy keeping Roy's cup warm.

Noe · « **Reply #102 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:08:45 pm »

Greg Gibson (Debbie Gibson's younger brother I guess) is horrible behind the plate.

Fact.

He's screwing both teams with his moving strike zone.

MRaup · « **Reply #103 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:08:49 pm »

This home plate ump is a cocksucker, pure and simple.

Amy · « **Reply #104 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:09:32 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 08:07:33 pm

Why, you want to remedy the W?

Well, he's got to pitch sometime.

Alkie · « **Reply #105 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:11:22 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 08:09:32 pm

Well, he's got to pitch sometime.

Not in a 2 run game with lots of runs, he doesn't.

Amy · « **Reply #106 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:11:29 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 13, 2007, 08:08:45 pm

Greg Gibson (Debbie Gibson's younger brother I guess) is horrible behind the plate.

Fact.

He's screwing both teams with his moving strike zone.

As shitty as the weather is, you'd think the ump would want to get off the field and open up the zone.

Noe · « **Reply #107 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:12:49 pm »

Orlando Palmeiro just took on the whole section 312 behind the Phillie dugout. He threw his bat into the crowd accidently, but they wouldn't give it back. He was ready to jump in there and go get it.

They were waiting for him.

Amy · « **Reply #108 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:13:11 pm »

Yeah, go Bidge!!! And to the opposite field too!

MRaup · « **Reply #109 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:13:15 pm »

Heh, nicely done Bidge. Make 'em think that you're bailing out so bad you'd need a broom to hit an outside corner pitch, then smack one the other way.

Noe · « **Reply #110 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:14:38 pm »

So these glasses Mo is wearing... they make him swing the bat? If so, the Astros need to order a dozen boxes worth.

Amy · « **Reply #111 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:15:58 pm »

This game is bizarre!

Noe · « **Reply #112 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:16:34 pm »

Okay, who had "Phillie Phan jumps into the field and makes an ass of him/herself in the sixth inning".

You win the pot.

Alkie · « **Reply #113 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:17:08 pm »

THEY'LL NEVER CATCH MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Noe · « **Reply #114 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:18:15 pm »

I'M INVINCIBLE!

Craig · « **Reply #115 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:18:30 pm »

What are they waiting on? Did the cops tazer the guy?

Alkie · « **Reply #116 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:19:25 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 13, 2007, 08:18:30 pm

What are they waiting on? Did the cops tazer the guy?

Cut the cops some slack, that guy was greased up like a Jimmy Buffett fan's wife.

chuck · « **Reply #117 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:19:46 pm »

A Jimmy Buffett fan just ran onto the field. He will not be spending the night in his own bed.

CHEESE!burger in paradise! (Paradiiiise...)

I mean, seriously, who the fuck listens to that kind of nonsense? Or, better question: Why?

Amy · « **Reply #118 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:20:16 pm »

You gotta be kidding me! How the hell did Howard come up with that??

Noe · « **Reply #119 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:20:34 pm »

Wow, they played that pop fly like my little leaguers.

Curly · « **Reply #120 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:21:42 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 08:09:32 pm

Well, he's got to pitch sometime.

No he doesn't.

Alkie · « **Reply #121 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:22:37 pm »

Is a "blown hold" a real stat?

chuck · « **Reply #122 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:22:47 pm »

I'm really looking forward to this.

Noe · « **Reply #123 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:22:51 pm »

Brad Lidge in.

Victorino
Utley
Howard

Three lefties. Hmmmmm....

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #124 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:23:08 pm »

Katy bar the door.

Curly · « **Reply #125 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:23:37 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 08:19:25 pm

Cut the cops some slack, that guy was greased up like a Jimmy Buffett fan's wife.

See you have been to one of my pool parties.

Alkie · « **Reply #126 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:24:07 pm »

Quote from: Curly on April 13, 2007, 08:23:37 pm

See you have been to one of my pool parties.

Epic. Who hasn't?

Curly · « **Reply #127 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:24:24 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on April 13, 2007, 08:23:08 pm

Katy bar the door.

Think the door has a glory hole.

Craig · « **Reply #128 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:24:34 pm »

On the replay of the Ensberg homer, you can see a fan in the outfield hurl an F-bomb.

Greg M · « **Reply #129 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:24:37 pm »

Dammit. MLB.TV still on commercial break!!

chuck · « **Reply #130 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:25:07 pm »

Man, that slider is all over the fucking place.

Amy · « **Reply #131 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:25:19 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 13, 2007, 08:22:51 pm

Brad Lidge in.

Victorino
Utley
Howard

Three lefties. Hmmmmm....

Who knows? I thought for sure LaRoche was going to be his undoing on opening night, but it was the righty Nady.

Alkie · « **Reply #132 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:25:28 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 13, 2007, 08:25:07 pm

Man, that slider is all over the fucking place.

He's fixed! Let him close!

Noe · « **Reply #133 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:26:23 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 08:25:28 pm

He's fixed! Let him close!

First slider thrown tonight, he overthrew it.

These two he's thrown to Howard are excellent.

Alkie · « **Reply #134 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:27:04 pm »

Oh, I was just being a horses ass and you knew it man.

chuck · « **Reply #135 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:27:26 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 13, 2007, 08:22:51 pm

Three lefties. Hmmmmm....

Makes you think that Skip's trying his dead level best to let Lidge know that he still has lots of confidence in him, huh?

Two outs!

Alkie · « **Reply #136 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:27:39 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 13, 2007, 08:26:23 pm

These two he's thrown to Howard are excellent.

Totally agree. Both of those pitches were awesome and I wish he'd throw more there.

Noe · « **Reply #137 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:27:47 pm »

That was great the way he pitched Howard. Slider-slider- fastball... Howard is late on the heater.

Amy · « **Reply #138 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:28:21 pm »

Hey, I remember that slider he used to throw for a strike!

chuck · « **Reply #139 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:28:29 pm »

Strike one to Helms was a very effective slider.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #140 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:28:48 pm »

Fucking Time Warner!! My cable has went out three times in the past two months. Anyway, I'm not greedy enough to ask for PBP, but can someone post what's going on here and there? Thanks in advance.

Alkie · « **Reply #141 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:29:03 pm »

Please trust me when I say that I genuinely hope he figures it out and goes back to closing.

Noe · « **Reply #142 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:30:21 pm »

Flew open on that slider... good block by Ausmus. Now he hangs one. It's the consistency that bothers me with Lidge, not his stuff.

chuck · « **Reply #143 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:30:45 pm »

Jesus.

Greg M · « **Reply #144 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:31:13 pm »

U-G-L-Y.

cougar · « **Reply #145 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:31:42 pm »

I tune in to watch the Astros and a Little League game broke out right there. That could have gotten REAL messy if Lee hadn't backed up 3rd.

Amy · « **Reply #146 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:31:53 pm »

Christ! You would have to ask for PBP now, LOL.

Grounder off Ensberg's glove, AE throws to first but Lance can't pick it. Runner takes off for third so Lance throws to third and it gets away from Mo. Then it gets past Lee. Don't know how the runners are still at first and third.

Noe · « **Reply #147 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:32:30 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on April 13, 2007, 08:28:48 pm

Fucking Time Warner!! My cable has went out three times in the past two months. Anyway, I'm not greedy enough to ask for PBP, but can someone post what's going on here and there? Thanks in advance.

Victorino - FO to deep right. One out.
Utley - HBP (foot)
Howard - FO to medium left. Two out.
Helms - 1-2 count... infield hit. Men on third and first.

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #148 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:32:59 pm »

Wow, there may be something to Garner's "bad karma" thing.

Alkie · « **Reply #149 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:33:40 pm »

Good job Lidge.

Greg M · « **Reply #150 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:33:59 pm »

Nice job by Lidge.

chuck · « **Reply #151 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:34:26 pm »

Awesome sequence to Werth. Good job, Brad.

How the hell do they pin an error on AE on that play?

cougar · « **Reply #152 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:34:40 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 13, 2007, 08:32:30 pm

Helms - 1-2 count... infield hit. Men on third and first.

Good job on getting to the heart of the matter on that play. Kind of took all the flavor out of it though. A simple "infield hit" doesn't really suffice for that mess.

Noe · « **Reply #153 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:35:57 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on April 13, 2007, 08:32:30 pm

Victorino - FO to deep right. One out.
Utley - HBP (foot)
Howard - FO to medium left. Two out.
Helms - 1-2 count... infield hit. Men on third and first.

Wertz K on a high fastball.

Overall, a very effective inning by Lidge. He opened up a couple of times trying to overthrow his slider. When he held his mechanics and stayed closed, he manhandled Howard. He had Helms pretty much set up for a four seamer and give Helms credit for fouling it off. He threw a slider hoping he's bite, but again, he opened up and a hitter can see that and lay off the slider in such a case. Helms then hit a hard grounder to third that Mo punted over to short.

Then he went back and just tossed Wertz aside like nothing.

Lidge just needs to keep throwing and not worry about anything. He'll be fine. Now, if only there is a way to duct tape his shoulder closed.

Amy · « **Reply #154 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:37:23 pm »

Did I see Lidge throw two 96 mph two-seamers to Howard?

chuck · « **Reply #155 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:38:23 pm »

El caballo esta enojado, buey.

Curly · « **Reply #156 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:38:39 pm »

Cummon Pez!

Amy · « **Reply #157 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:39:06 pm »

The PEZ man looks ridiculous.

chuck · « **Reply #158 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:42:16 pm »

Rick White is a man is desperate need of a nickname.

Amy · « **Reply #159 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:44:27 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 13, 2007, 08:42:16 pm

Rick White is a man is desperate need of a nickname.

With that odd looking beard, he reminds me of some Civil War general, but I can't remember which one.

Curly · « **Reply #160 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:46:22 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 13, 2007, 08:42:16 pm

Rick White is a man is desperate need of a nickname.

Pastie?

Alkie · « **Reply #161 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:46:37 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 08:44:27 pm

With that odd looking beard, he reminds me of some Civil War general, but I can't remember which one.

Admission?

cougar · « **Reply #162 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:47:53 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 08:44:27 pm

With that odd looking beard, he reminds me of some Civil War general, but I can't remember which one.

The beard should be part of the nickname. Does seem like something out of the Civil War era, like a riverboat gambler or something.

Alkie · « **Reply #163 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:49:21 pm »

OOH! I got one.

"Closer."

Curly · « **Reply #164 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:50:23 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 08:49:21 pm

OOH! I got one.

"Closer."

Very diluted and overutilized.

Craig · « **Reply #165 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:51:39 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 08:44:27 pm

With that odd looking beard, he reminds me of some Civil War general, but I can't remember which one.

This guy is close, but is too skinny.

Alkie · « **Reply #166 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:52:35 pm »

Alright, alright.

"Cannonbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall."

Craig · « **Reply #167 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:53:09 pm »

Quote from: cougar on April 13, 2007, 08:47:53 pm

The beard should be part of the nickname. Does seem like something out of the Civil War era, like a riverboat gambler or something.

We were working on "Leonidas" the other night. "This is SHPARTA!"

Curly · « **Reply #168 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:53:26 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on April 13, 2007, 08:52:35 pm

Alright, alright.

"Cannonbaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall."

Canonbaaaaaal coming.

Amy · « **Reply #169 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:56:14 pm »

Quote from: Craig on April 13, 2007, 08:51:39 pm

This guy is close, but is too skinny.

Yep, I found the same pic. I don't know if he reminds me of an actual person or a character in some movie, but he reminds me of someone.

Alkie · « **Reply #170 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:57:20 pm »

BIG points for Burke.

NICE fucking hustle.

Amy · « **Reply #171 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:57:44 pm »

How about something like "Beauregard" for White?

Alkie · « **Reply #172 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:59:47 pm »

"Castro Without The Ceegar."

Amy · « **Reply #173 on:** April 13, 2007, 08:59:56 pm »

Nice steal Burkelet!

chuck · « **Reply #174 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:00:11 pm »

There's some more balls from Burke. Hell yeah.

chuck · « **Reply #175 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:01:06 pm »

Here comes the squeeze! Yeah, Brad!

Amy · « **Reply #176 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:05:28 pm »

That went well.

chuck · « **Reply #177 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:05:30 pm »

Alfonseca took Ausmus to school there. Damn.

Alkie · « **Reply #178 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:12:24 pm »

I'm sorry. Did Greg just say what I thought he said (re: keeping warm)?

My hero.

Amy · « **Reply #179 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:15:18 pm »

Bradley is earning his paycheck tonight grubbing around in the dirt.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #180 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:19:14 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 09:15:18 pm

Bradley is earning his paycheck tonight grubbing around in the dirt.

We're still talking baseball, right?

Amy · « **Reply #181 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:20:01 pm »

WOOHOOO!!! LUUUUUUUUUUUUKKKKKEEEEEE AND BRADLEY GOT HIM!!!!!!

Greg M · « **Reply #182 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:20:10 pm »

Nice fucking play!

Alkie · « **Reply #183 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:20:14 pm »

WHAT A THROW, PEZ!

mihoba · « **Reply #184 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:20:27 pm »

Damn! Nice throw Luke!! Way to hang Ausmus...

Curly · « **Reply #185 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:21:30 pm »

Textbook.

Amy · « **Reply #186 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:21:49 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on April 13, 2007, 09:19:14 pm

We're still talking baseball, right?

Where is your mind? Have you seen how many pitches in the dirt Ausmus has blocked tonight? Not to mention hanging on to that ball just now when Victorino tried to steamroll him.

chuck · « **Reply #187 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:21:52 pm »

Why the hell do you send that runner? Excellent play, though.

I'll be very interested to see how the Astros manage the rest of this inning with regard to pitching.

chuck · « **Reply #188 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:24:02 pm »

That was easy. Wow.

mihoba · « **Reply #189 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:24:43 pm »

Qualls the DP throwing machine.... wow

cougar · « **Reply #190 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:25:04 pm »

Quote from: chuck on April 13, 2007, 09:21:52 pm

Why the hell do you send that runner? Excellent play, though.

I'll be very interested to see how the Astros manage the rest of this inning with regard to pitching.

Chad decided to just go ahead and take the easy route.

remy · « **Reply #191 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:25:13 pm »

HUGE!

God what an entertaining / nervewracking game!

Greg M · « **Reply #192 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:25:39 pm »

Whoever is doing MLB.TV commercial breaks for this game needs to be fired. Didn't even see Qualls pitch. Son-of-a-bitch.

austro · « **Reply #193 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:26:15 pm »

Woo hoo! Defense rules!

mihoba · « **Reply #194 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:26:17 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 09:21:49 pm

Where is your mind? Have you seen how many pitches in the dirt Ausmus has blocked tonight? Not to mention hanging on to that ball just now when Victorino tried to steamroll him.

He wasn't even blocking the plate, not all of it anyway. If Victorino had slid he might have made it.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #195 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:26:39 pm »

Quote from: Amy on April 13, 2007, 09:21:49 pm

Where is your mind? Have you seen how many pitches in the dirt Ausmus has blocked tonight? Not to mention hanging on to that ball just now when Victorino tried to steamroll him.

Nope. My cable is out, I've seen nothing.

austro · « **Reply #196 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:27:28 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on April 13, 2007, 09:26:39 pm

Nope. My cable is out, I've seen nothing.

Where are you? Storm line just passed through Austin.

mihoba · « **Reply #197 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:28:40 pm »

C'mon Berkman...insurance

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #198 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:30:32 pm »

Quote from: austro on April 13, 2007, 09:27:28 pm

Where are you? Storm line just passed through Austin.

Katy. This is a reoccurring problem for me.

mihoba · « **Reply #199 on:** April 13, 2007, 09:30:39 pm »

Three dingers for Lee!!!