Author Topic: Texas Rangers of Arlington @ Astros - 5/20/07 (Read 20359 times)

homer · « **on:** May 20, 2007, 12:25:32 pm »

Texas

Lofton, CF
Young, SS
Teixeira, 1B
Diaz, RF
Cruz, LF
Kinsler, 2B
Laird, C
Vazquez, 3B
McCarthy, P

Houston

Biggio, 2B
Loretta, SS
Berkman, 1B
Lee, LF
Lamb, 3B
Pence, CF
Scott, RF
Quintero, C
Williams, P

mihoba · « **Reply #1 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:01:51 pm »

McCarthy is a relative unknown to the good guys. Loretta has a single in three trips, Twinkie 0-2 w/ a BB and a K, Lamb has a BB and a double, Bidge 0-1.

Roof closed today.

mihoba · « **Reply #2 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:12:33 pm »

Lofton reached on an error off Lamb's glove, then tried to steal second. Bidge tagged him out and Lofton, sliding head first, did a face plant into his knee. Looks a little wobbly as he is helped off the field.

mihoba · « **Reply #3 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:13:47 pm »

Young strikes out, Texieira hits a moon shot into the Astros bullpen, Diaz strikes out. 1-0 stRangers.

Savage · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:16:35 pm »

Did JD just describe McCarthy as a tall drink of water?

mihoba · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:22:54 pm »

Pigpen high fly to RF, Loretta grounds up the middle, deflected by the P right to the 2B, Berkman draws a walk (McCarthy high in the zone with his FB), Lee fly to left.

mihoba · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:23:50 pm »

Quote from: Savage on May 20, 2007, 01:16:35 pm

Did JD just describe McCarthy as a tall drink of water?

Yes he did. McCarthy is 6' 7" and 200 lbs.

Anit · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:32:29 pm »

woody is giving up long balls left and right..

remy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:32:43 pm »

Fuck, Woody. You do realize these guys haven't won a series on the road all season, right?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:33:24 pm »

Quote from: Anit on May 20, 2007, 01:32:29 pm

woody is giving up long balls left and right..

I've already seen enough of Woody today.

homer · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:34:38 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 01:33:24 pm

I've already seen enough of Woody today.

That doesn't suprise me.

MRaup · « **Reply #11 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:37:08 pm »

Jesus, is Chuck Merryweather permanently calling Astros games now?

We've had scrub-a-dub-dub ump crews for at least the last 2 series.

Anit · « **Reply #12 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:38:05 pm »

Q is owning kenny lofton

MRaup · « **Reply #13 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:38:25 pm »

Q say, "Take dat, maign! Joo no steal on me 2 time!"

mihoba · « **Reply #14 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:39:10 pm »

Nelson Cruz slaps a low liner past Lamb into the corner, leadoff double. Kinsler sac bunt, Cruz to third. Laird (infield in) jerks one off the top of the wall (a fan reached and missed it) for an RBI double. Laird almost caught leaning off second by Woody/Loretta. Vazquez plants one in the RF stands just over the reach of Scott. 4-0 Rangers. McCarthy K's. Lofton, with the bruised grill, walks. Pitching coach Dave Wallace strolls to the mound for a chat. Lofton nearly got picked off, then swiped second on the next pitch easily. Young reaches a 2-2 count, and Lofton tries to steal third. He had a good jump, but Q guns him down. (thanks, dumbass Lofton)

Good Guys trail 4-0

Bench · « **Reply #15 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:40:39 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 20, 2007, 01:39:10 pm

Good Guys trail 4-0

Good thing the "extra offense" lineup is in today.

mihoba · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:43:50 pm »

Lamb with a high foul pop, Vazquez reaches over the short fence to grab it. The groundskeepers were ducking out of the way.

remy · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:44:10 pm »

I think I like this kid.

mihoba · « **Reply #18 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:44:33 pm »

PENCE!!! slams it over Lofton and it one-hops the wall just right of the hill, triple.

mihoba · « **Reply #19 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:46:36 pm »

Luuuuke taps it to second, RBI grounder, 2 down, Astros on the board

mihoba · « **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:50:48 pm »

Q takes out the ball boy down the RF line, then reaches a full count. Fouls a couple off, then flies to right near the line.

Q has been playing good ball. Seems like he hits it hard quite often.

4-1 Texas

Bench · « **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:51:51 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 20, 2007, 01:50:48 pm

Q takes out the ball boy down the RF line, then reaches a full count. Fouls a couple off, then flies to right near the line.

Q has been playing good ball. Seems like he hits it hard quite often.

4-1 Texas

So far he's been all anyone can ask for in a backup catcher.

mihoba · « **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:53:09 pm »

Woody gets Young to fly to the track in front of the 373 sign

mihoba · « **Reply #23 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:53:55 pm »

Teixeira line single to right

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:54:06 pm »

Get the bullpen up.

Anit · « **Reply #25 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:54:15 pm »

im almost ready for moehler

mihoba · « **Reply #26 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:54:32 pm »

Diaz with a rope to left center, Tex to third

mihoba · « **Reply #27 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:55:26 pm »

Cruz called strike three at the knees, 2 down.

mihoba · « **Reply #28 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:56:51 pm »

Kinsler pops to Lamb, bullet dodged.

Bench · « **Reply #29 on:** May 20, 2007, 01:57:25 pm »

Quote from: Anit on May 20, 2007, 01:54:15 pm

im almost ready for moehler

Nah, this is where Woody lives. He's got a few more innings in him.

mihoba · « **Reply #30 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:01:00 pm »

Woody gets to swing the bat, and he goes down swinging

mihoba · « **Reply #31 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:01:58 pm »

Biggio flies to right center, 2 down

mihoba · « **Reply #32 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:04:05 pm »

Loretta rips a 3-1 FB into the LF corner, double.

mihoba · « **Reply #33 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:07:40 pm »

Berkman watches a pair of looping curves and a high FB, 3-0 count, A FB at the knees for a strike, swing and a miss on a changeup, and swings at ball 4, a high outside FB that he pops to third, side retired.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:09:37 pm »

Twinkie's just off all around at the plaste.

MRaup · « **Reply #35 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:10:13 pm »

Apparently the book on Berkman is everything up. Lance isn't doing anything with high pitches so far this year.

Bench · « **Reply #36 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:11:54 pm »

For all those interested, the Astros Wives beat the Rangers Wives 12-7 in this morning's softball game.

mihoba · « **Reply #37 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:12:00 pm »

Catcher Laird pops a bunt in front of Lamb, who tries to barehand it but misses, infield single.

Bench · « **Reply #38 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:12:36 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 20, 2007, 02:10:13 pm

Apparently the book on Berkman is everything up. Lance isn't doing anything with high pitches so far this year.

He is "a shell of [his] former self."

mihoba · « **Reply #39 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:13:14 pm »

Vazquez walks. McCarthy sac bunt, 1 down, Laird to third, Vazquez to second.

mihoba · « **Reply #40 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:14:54 pm »

Lofton, with the infield in, works a walk to load the bases.

remy · « **Reply #41 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:15:18 pm »

this inning could get fugly.

Bench · « **Reply #42 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:16:47 pm »

Wow. Cat-like from the Puma.

mihoba · « **Reply #43 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:16:58 pm »

Young takes a ball high, Wallace to the hill. White and Moehler warming up in the pen. Liner to Berkman's left, dives and snags it! 2 down.

MRaup · « **Reply #44 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:17:59 pm »

Fuck you, Merryweather.

mihoba · « **Reply #45 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:19:55 pm »

Teixeira up, Q to the mound to chat. FB at the letters for a strike. Change up floats outside and low, 1-1. Foul ball down the LF line, 1-2. curve in the dirt, blocked by Q, 2-2. FB right down the middle, swing and a miss. Side retired.

Bench · « **Reply #46 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:20:10 pm »

Well, that was certainly dramatic.

JimR · « **Reply #47 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:21:46 pm »

who'da thunk that Berkman would be better on defense than on offense?

MRaup · « **Reply #48 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:21:54 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 20, 2007, 02:19:55 pm

Teixeira up, Q to the mound to chat. FB at the letters for a strike. Change up floats outside and low, 1-1. Foul ball down the LF line, 1-2. curve in the dirt, blocked by Q, 2-2. FB right down the middle, swing and a miss. Side retired.

Funny how sometimes, just a heater at the right time will own even a great hitter.

mihoba · « **Reply #49 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:22:40 pm »

Lee leads off the bottom of the 4th, and flies to the track in left.

mihoba · « **Reply #50 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:23:47 pm »

Lamb ground out to first. 2 down.

JimR · « **Reply #51 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:24:20 pm »

man, no offense.

mihoba · « **Reply #52 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:25:00 pm »

PENCE!!! liner in the LC gap, easy double.

homer · « **Reply #53 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:25:03 pm »

JD - "Hunter, we regret to inform you there is no higher league for you to go to."

MRaup · « **Reply #54 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:26:58 pm »

Scott just got a freaking fast ball RIGHT down the middle on 1-1, and fouled it back.

Seriously, CRUSH MISTAKES! Don't fucking foul them off.

mihoba · « **Reply #55 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:27:12 pm »

Luuuuke grounder to third, side retired.

Bench · « **Reply #56 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:27:45 pm »

Mrs. Ensberg has more pop than Morgan does. At least in fair territory.

remy · « **Reply #57 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:30:21 pm »

Oops.

mihoba · « **Reply #58 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:30:38 pm »

Woody still in there, Diaz slaps a belt-high outside FB into the RF stands, 5-1 Rangers.

mihoba · « **Reply #59 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:31:07 pm »

Woody is done.

Bench · « **Reply #60 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:33:46 pm »

The "sideline reporter" just referred to Mike Lamb as a very athletic woman.

mihoba · « **Reply #61 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:34:14 pm »

Rick White pitches to Cruz, pops it to Loretta near the 3B line, 1 down

mihoba · « **Reply #62 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:36:29 pm »

Kinsler rolls one to the left of Biggio who slides and comes up ready to fire to first, but the ball continues on into RF.

Range? No.

mihoba · « **Reply #63 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:37:51 pm »

Laird draws a walk. First and second, 1 out.

mihoba · « **Reply #64 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:42:20 pm »

Vazquez works the count full (thanks Merryweather) and with the runners going slaps a liner past Loretta for an RBI single. Loretta was breaking to cover the bag. 6-1 Rangers.

homer · « **Reply #65 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:44:10 pm »

Brownie suggests that Q do more of the Edmonsesque luring of runners by letting the ball trickle between his legs.

mihoba · « **Reply #66 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:44:20 pm »

Vazquez gunned down by Q on a WP that didn't roll very far away. 2 down. McCarthy caught looking, side retired.

6-1 Rangers, bottom of the 5th coming up.

mihoba · « **Reply #67 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:47:31 pm »

Q with a hard single up the middle that almost nailed the pitcher

mihoba · « **Reply #68 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:49:10 pm »

White steps in to bunt. He failed. 1 down, as he bunted it foul with two strikes.

mihoba · « **Reply #69 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:50:14 pm »

Biggio with a can-o-corn to CF, 2 down.

MRaup · « **Reply #70 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:50:33 pm »

Man, some serious feeble swings by the good guys today.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #71 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:52:16 pm »

Ugly offense today.

mihoba · « **Reply #72 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:52:41 pm »

Loretta swings inside out and hits a fly to right, 3 down.

JimR · « **Reply #73 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:55:55 pm »

Berkman and Scott are anemic. got to pick up runs with two out hits. we have had chances to chip away but cannot get those runs in.

mihoba · « **Reply #74 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:56:20 pm »

White in the top of the 6th

Lofton pops to Lamb, 1 down.

mihoba · « **Reply #75 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:56:40 pm »

Young lines to Loretta, 2 down

mihoba · « **Reply #76 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:57:45 pm »

Teixeira with a comebacker, 1-2-3 inning finally.

JimR · « **Reply #77 on:** May 20, 2007, 02:59:13 pm »

first bad game Woody has had in quite some time. to me, it looked like he did not use his CB enough after Tex hit one of them lopsided. also, Merryweather never opened the top of the strike zone for business.

mihoba · « **Reply #78 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:00:29 pm »

Berkman, first pitch swinging, taps a two-hopper to 2B. Boo. 1 down.

Punch and Judy Lance.

mihoba · « **Reply #79 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:01:46 pm »

Lee draws a walk.

mihoba · « **Reply #80 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:03:25 pm »

Lamb, with a weak swing, taps to 2B, forces Lee at second. FC. 2 down.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #81 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:03:29 pm »

Well, I tried to listen to the ball game on the way home from church, but all I got was some dirty old man (Milo) fawning over some woman with beautiful eyes (Yolanda someone) and griping that she had not been in the booth before that.

It was awful. Just awful.

mihoba · « **Reply #82 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:07:52 pm »

PENCE!!! works the count full, then slaps a change down the LF line...foul. Hits a high outside FB down the RF line...foul. Finally pops up to third. Side retired.

JimR · « **Reply #83 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:08:46 pm »

changeups are killing the Astros. got Lamb and Pence.

Bench · « **Reply #84 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:08:58 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 20, 2007, 03:03:29 pm

Well, I tried to listen to the ball game on the way home from church, but all I got was some dirty old man (Milo) fawning over some woman with beautiful eyes (Yolanda someone) and griping that she had not been in the booth before that.

It was awful. Just awful.

He likes the enchiladas and green beans.

mihoba · « **Reply #85 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:09:10 pm »

I'm done. The bats are pathetic today.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #86 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:10:24 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on May 20, 2007, 03:09:10 pm

I'm done. The bats are pathetic today.

Has the pitching been any better?

JimR · « **Reply #87 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:10:57 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 20, 2007, 03:10:24 pm

Has the pitching been any better?

Woody had a bad game.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #88 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:14:48 pm »

WTF, that was the most hideous rendition of God Bless America I have heard in a long time

Bench · « **Reply #89 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:15:57 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on May 20, 2007, 03:14:48 pm

WTF, that was the most hideous rendition of God Bless America I have heard in a long time

Thank you. I thought it was a joke at first, and spent about a minute laughing really hard. I can't believe the public was subjected to that.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #90 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:17:40 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 20, 2007, 03:15:57 pm

Thank you. I thought it was a joke at first, and spent about a minute laughing really hard. I can't believe the public was subjected to that.

And I thought that it was just me thinking that.

ybbodeus · « **Reply #91 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:18:05 pm »

You know, some day this war's gonna end....

T. J. · « **Reply #92 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:18:55 pm »

The baseball gods are punishing the Astros for having the roof closed on a beautiful day for baseball. Seriously, why the hell is it closed?

T. J. · « **Reply #93 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:19:34 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 20, 2007, 03:03:29 pm

Well, I tried to listen to the ball game on the way home from church, but all I got was some dirty old man (Milo) fawning over some woman with beautiful eyes (Yolanda someone) and griping that she had not been in the booth before that.

It was awful. Just awful.

I actually turned it off. Completely agree.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #94 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:20:16 pm »

Quote from: T. J. on May 20, 2007, 03:18:55 pm

The baseball gods are punishing the Astros for having the roof closed on a beautiful day for baseball. Seriously, why the hell is it closed?

MLB blackout rules apply to god.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #95 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:20:54 pm »

Its just horseshit that we can't beat this club in a home series. Its not the end of the world or anything, but it is disappointing.

AllyDStros · « **Reply #96 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:21:19 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 03:17:40 pm

And I thought that it was just me thinking that.

Don't dig the baritones, do y'all?

Heh.

JimR · « **Reply #97 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:22:09 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 03:20:54 pm

Its just horseshit that we can't beat this club in a home series. Its not the end of the world or anything, but it is disappointing.

with Albers, Wandy and Woody? you predicted 2 of 3 or better? not i.

if you add in, that only 2 guys are hitting, then maybe winning one was predictable.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #98 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:22:57 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 20, 2007, 03:15:57 pm

Thank you. I thought it was a joke at first, and spent about a minute laughing really hard. I can't believe the public was subjected to that.

that song is more or less a joke-- sounds like sesame street for adults. it has always made me laugh to hear operatic types try to sing it. america the beautiful and battle hymn of the republic are far superior songs.

JimR · « **Reply #99 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:23:56 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 20, 2007, 03:22:57 pm

that song is more or less a joke-- sounds like sesame street for adults. it has always made me laugh to hear operatic types try to sing it. america the beautiful and battle hymn of the republic are far superior songs.

no, it is not a joke.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #100 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:24:05 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:22:09 pm

with Albers, Wandy and Woody? you predicted 2 of 3 or better? not i.

No. I predicted that we'd lose 2 out of 3. But I was hoping... At the beginning of the month, I predicted that Woody would win 2 in May. Now I'm not so sure.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #101 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:24:07 pm »

Quote from: AllyDStros on May 20, 2007, 03:21:19 pm

Don't dig the baritones, do y'all?

Heh.

somebody needs to turn that guy's modulation button off.

MRaup · « **Reply #102 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:24:38 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:22:09 pm

with Albers, Wandy and Woody? you predicted 2 of 3 or better? not i.

Albers was a loss in my book before the game even started. He is completely jacked right now.

Woody and Wandy = toss ups, so winning 2 out of 3 this series was a pipe dream, the way I saw it.

I switched to Red Wings vs. Ducks after the homer to make it 6-1.

JimR · « **Reply #103 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:24:51 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 03:24:05 pm

No. I predicted that we'd lose 2 out of 3. But I was hoping... At the beginning of the month, I predicted that Woody would win 2 in May. Now I'm not so sure.

he has pitched well enough to win several. not today.

i do not rememer seeing your prediction.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #104 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:25:24 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:23:56 pm

no, it is not a joke.

you're right, joke is the wrong word. but it's just not that good of a song.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #105 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:25:51 pm »

Sure will be glad when Jennings is back. Albers was awful friday night.

JimR · « **Reply #106 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:26:13 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 20, 2007, 03:25:24 pm

you're right, joke is the wrong word. but it's just not that good of a song.

speak for yourself. i like it. not that version, though.

AllyDStros · « **Reply #107 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:27:35 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 20, 2007, 03:24:07 pm

somebody needs to turn that guy's modulation button off.

Can't disagree with that. Especially when he first started out.

JimR · « **Reply #108 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:27:46 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 20, 2007, 03:24:38 pm

Albers was a loss in my book before the game even started. He is completely jacked right now.

Woody and Wandy = toss ups, so winning 2 out of 3 this series was a pipe dream, the way I saw it.

I switched to Red Wings vs. Ducks after the homer to make it 6-1.

we need Jennings back strong. probably need someone else, too, but if Wandy keeps improving....

who is winning the hockey game?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #109 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:27:59 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:24:51 pm

he has pitched well enough to win several. not today.

i do not rememer seeing your prediction.

I agree. I was hoping that he was going to win more than 2. He deserves a few more wins. Yes, some techno guy on the site can probably find my prediction in a flash.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #110 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:28:14 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 20, 2007, 03:24:38 pm

Albers was a loss in my book before the game even started. He is completely jacked right now.

Woody and Wandy = toss ups, so winning 2 out of 3 this series was a pipe dream, the way I saw it.

I switched to Red Wings vs. Ducks after the homer to make it 6-1.

so that's the rotation right now: oswalt, sampson, two toss ups, and an automatic loss. it's pretty great that this team is at .500 right now, especially considering berkman's struggles.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #111 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:29:26 pm »

I have a question about how long Pence is currently tied to the Astros. On Rotoworld, it says he makes near the mlb minimum from '07-'09 and is arbitration eligible '10-'12. Does that mean we have until 2012 to offer him a multi-year contract or can he leave in 2010?

JimR · « **Reply #112 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:29:33 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 20, 2007, 03:28:14 pm

so that's the rotation right now: oswalt, sampson, two toss ups, and an automatic loss. it's pretty great that this team is at .500 right now, especially considering berkman's struggles.

agreed. i wonder when/if Berkman comes out of it. as Mark said earlier, they are pounding him with high FBs.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #113 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:29:41 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:27:46 pm

we need Jennings back strong. probably need someone else, too, but if Wandy keeps improving....

who is winning the hockey game?

Wandy's been looking okay, especially for a no. 5. Something's working with him.

JimR · « **Reply #114 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:30:38 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 20, 2007, 03:29:26 pm

I have a question about how long Pence is currently tied to the Astros. On Rotoworld, it says he makes near the mlb minimum from '07-'09 and is arbitration eligible '10-'12. Does that mean we have until 2012 to offer him a multi-year contract or can he leave in 2010?

no, he'll be retired and in the HOF by then.

JimR · « **Reply #115 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:31:24 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 03:29:41 pm

Wandy's been looking okay, especially for a no. 5. Something's working with him.

he ain't the 5. that's Sampson. we need another pitcher soon.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #116 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:33:42 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:30:38 pm

no, he'll be retired and in the HOF by then.

Nice smartass answer. Not the answer to my son's question, though.

remy · « **Reply #117 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:34:16 pm »

Bad pitching is one thing, but the offense didn't exactly come out with guns blazing today either.

MRaup · « **Reply #118 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:36:54 pm »

Red Wings lead 1-0 with 6:50 left in the first.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #119 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:38:11 pm »

Moehler coming in to "get some work," as Bill Brown says, in the 8th inning of a blowout game where the starter was knocked out with one out in the 5th.

I still don't get the purpose of Moehler on this team.

MRaup · « **Reply #120 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:38:31 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 20, 2007, 03:36:54 pm

Red Wings lead 1-0 with 6:50 left in the first.

Whoops, 2nd, not first.

JimR · « **Reply #121 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:41:32 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 20, 2007, 03:38:11 pm

Moehler coming in to "get some work," as Bill Brown says, in the 8th inning of a blowout game where the starter was knocked out with one out in the 5th.

I still don't get the purpose of Moehler on this team.

write Garner a letter. he likes 12 pitchers.

he is a middle inning and spot starter pitcher. he could be a 5th starter.

Albers, Wandy, Woody are all shaky. Jennings' health is an issue. Moehler is good insurance for any of them. there is nothing in RR.

JimR · « **Reply #122 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:42:35 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on May 20, 2007, 03:33:42 pm

Nice smartass answer. Not the answer to my son's question, though.

tell him it is May in his rookie season. plenty of time to look that up.

Alkie · « **Reply #123 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:43:05 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:41:32 pm

there is nothing in RR.

Is that true? What's the rotation down there? Anyone with any real ML potential?

JimR · « **Reply #124 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:43:54 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 03:43:05 pm

Is that true? What's the rotation down there? Anyone with any real ML potential?

would i lie?

Gutierrez is a prospect. nothing else here.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #125 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:44:10 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:41:32 pm

write Garner a letter. he likes 12 pitchers.

he is a middle inning and spot starter pitcher. he could be a 5th starter.

Albers, Wandy, Woody are all shaky. Jennings' health is an issue. Moehler is good insurance for any of them. there is nothing in RR.

Agree. He's playing insurance right now, but that's okay. I personally prefer 11 pitchers or 2 bullpen lefties on a 12 man staff. Coach, how's the lefty reliever Randolph looking?

JimR · « **Reply #126 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:45:38 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 03:44:10 pm

Agree. He's playing insurance right now, but that's okay. I personally prefer 11 pitchers or 2 bullpen lefties on a 12 man staff. Coach, how's the lefty reliever Randolph looking?

he got blasted on the road this week. that was his first not dominating inning.

Reinke has had some good outings as a starter.

Barzilla, McLemore and Gothreaux also have started.

Alkie · « **Reply #127 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:47:36 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:43:54 pm

would i lie?

Gutierrez is a prospect. nothing else here.

Hmm...so other than Oswalt and Pence, who are we supposed to give the Yankees for ARod?

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #128 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:49:27 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 20, 2007, 03:44:10 pm

Agree. He's playing insurance right now, but that's okay. I personally prefer 11 pitchers or 2 bullpen lefties on a 12 man staff. Coach, how's the lefty reliever Randolph looking?

insurance for what? starter knocked out with no outs in the 5th. moehler hasnt pitched in 10 days. borkowski backed up albers on friday. and they go with white.

JimR · « **Reply #129 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:49:28 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 03:47:36 pm

Hmm...so other than Oswalt and Pence, who are we supposed to give the Yankees for ARod?

man, that's a puzzler. i'd say throw in Lee, Berkman and Biggio (so he can go into the Hall as a Yankee).

JimR · « **Reply #130 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:50:06 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on May 20, 2007, 03:49:27 pm

insurance for what? starter knocked out with no outs in the 5th. moehler hasnt pitched in 10 days. borkowski backed up albers on friday. and they go with white.

i can't understand it for you.

MRaup · « **Reply #131 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:51:02 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:49:28 pm

man, that's a puzzler. i'd say throw in Lee, Berkman and Biggio (so he can go into the Hall as a Yankee).

End 2nd, still 1-0 Wings.

homer · « **Reply #132 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:51:45 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 03:47:36 pm

Hmm...so other than Oswalt and Pence, who are we supposed to give the Yankees for ARod?

I thought the Astros were going to trade for Clemens.

Alkie · « **Reply #133 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:53:10 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:49:28 pm

man, that's a puzzler. i'd say throw in Lee, Berkman and Biggio (so he can go into the Hall as a Yankee).

Oooooh. I hadn't thought about that. That would be awesome. Biggio in the Hall with NY on his cap. Pull the trigger now.

Alkie · « **Reply #134 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:54:12 pm »

Quote from: homer on May 20, 2007, 03:51:45 pm

I thought the Astros were going to trade for Clemens.

That was from Boston, I think. I hope Clemens' arm snaps clean off his fucking body in his next minor league start.

I can quite honestly say I am not the least bit interested in seeing him as an Astro (player) again.

No thanks.

JimR · « **Reply #135 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:54:57 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 03:53:10 pm

Oooooh. I hadn't thought about that. That would be awesome. Biggio in the Hall with NY on his cap. Pull the trigger now.

they ALL want to go in as Yankees. every damn one of 'em.

JimR · « **Reply #136 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:56:06 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 03:54:12 pm

That was from Boston, I think. I hope Clemens' arm snaps clean off his fucking body in his next minor league start.

I can quite honestly say I am not the least bit interested in seeing him as an Astro (player) again.

No thanks.

i guess this means we won't be seeing Koby in the bigs in Sept.?

Alkie · « **Reply #137 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:56:31 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:54:57 pm

they ALL want to go in as Yankees. every damn one of 'em.

We joke, but Lance actually does. Disgusting.

For someone who claims to be 100% Texan all the time, his love for the Yankees makes me question Lance. Often.

homer · « **Reply #138 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:57:05 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:56:06 pm

i guess this means we won't be seeing Koby in the bigs in Sept.?

Trade him to Boston so he could face his dad as a hitter. ESPN would lose their fucking minds.

homer · « **Reply #139 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:57:43 pm »

I am glad Moehler got a chance to throw a little BP today.

Alkie · « **Reply #140 on:** May 20, 2007, 03:57:52 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:56:06 pm

i guess this means we won't be seeing Koby in the bigs in Sept.?

Not for the Astros, no.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #141 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:00:27 pm »

Quote from: homer on May 20, 2007, 03:57:43 pm

I am glad Moehler got a chance to throw a little BP today.

That's what its looking like.

Alkie · « **Reply #142 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:00:31 pm »

So, this is fun.

We get to learn one of two things:

1) Which of us stick around thru a 14-1 stomping, at home, to the fucking Rangers or
2) Which of us would rather watch us get anihilated rather than go work in the yard or spend time with in-laws

homer · « **Reply #143 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:03:52 pm »

JD - "Underpants"

Its official.

ETA - Now its "Captain Underpants"

austro · « **Reply #144 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:07:54 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 04:00:31 pm

So, this is fun.

We get to learn one of two things:

1) Which of us stick around thru a 14-1 stomping, at home, to the fucking Rangers or
2) Which of us would rather watch us get anihilated rather than go work in the yard or spend time with in-laws

I blew it by getting up early and spending the morning cleaning the deck so that I'd have the afternoon free to watch the Astros. I definitely should have slept in and cleaned the deck in the afternoon.

The Spleen · « **Reply #145 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:19:34 pm »

Quote from: Jim R on May 20, 2007, 03:41:32 pm

there is nothing in RR.

The latter part of this decade is not going to be pretty.

MRaup · « **Reply #146 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:21:23 pm »

Quote from: The Spleen on May 20, 2007, 04:19:34 pm

The latter part of this decade is not going to be pretty.

Its whats in AA and single A that matters... AAA is where most of the insurance policies reside.

ybbodeus · « **Reply #147 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:47:27 pm »

I'm not sure what I hate more; losing to the abortion that is the Texas Rangers or losing 14-1...to the abortion that is the Texas Rangers.

ybbodeus · « **Reply #148 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:52:46 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on May 20, 2007, 03:53:10 pm

Oooooh. I hadn't thought about that. That would be awesome. Biggio in the Hall with NY on his cap. Pull the trigger now.

How much you gotta pay the mason to alter the statue? And what would George* DO with the statue? I'm not sure Craig's worthy of their monument area, even if he's FROM the tri-state area.

*Steinbrenner, not Gostanza

ybbodeus · « **Reply #149 on:** May 20, 2007, 04:54:10 pm »

Quote from: homer on May 20, 2007, 03:57:05 pm

Trade him to Boston so he could face his dad as a hitter. ESPN would lose their fucking minds.

Maybe the Tito's is altering my comprehension skilss down a tad (in short, lowering the bar), but that's the funniest f'ing thing I've read here in a while.....mainly because it's so GD true!