790 The Sports Animal implies that changes are a'comin...

[Noe]

Jason Lane?  Brian Moehler?  Somebody gone?  Is Luke Scott going on the DL?  If so, who is coming up, Chris Burke?  Brooks Conrad? Eric Munson?  Whaaa?

[Jacksonian]

Jason Lane?  Brian Moehler?  Somebody gone?  Is Luke Scott going on the DL?  If so, who is coming up, Chris Burke?  Brooks Conrad? Eric Munson?  Whaaa?

Define "implies."

[Noe]

Define "implies."

"Astros will make cuts... more to come later as to what they decided to do... we will let you know as soon as well know."

[JSAstrosFan]

Cabrera's probably a Brave now, but according to this article:

"The Angels have recently scouted Colorado's Garrett Atkins, Baltimore's Melvin Mora and Houston's Morgan Ensberg."

[Jacksonian]

"Astros will make cuts... more to come later as to what they decided to do... we will let you know as soon as well know."

Alright, I'll listen online.  But, if nothing happens by 5 or my brain fries, heads will roll...

[Noe]

Alright, I'll listen online.  But, if nothing happens by 5 or my brain fries, heads will roll...

Palillo is speculating heavily that a move must of been made given the meeting that was held today at the Team offices.  He's banking on a move being made actually.

[MusicMan]

Nothing on the MLB transactions page as of now.

[Noe]

Nothing on the MLB transactions page as of now.

More Palillo BS looks like to me... nevermind, move along folks... nothing to see here... keep moving.

[Jacksonian]

Nothing on the MLB transactions page as of now.

Listening.  He's speculating bench player movement.

[MusicMan]

Direct quote:

"Make some roster moves today guys - look like you're trying to do something."

[Noe]

Listening.  He's speculating bench player movement.

He opened the show with his speculation that moves *were* made.  Was sending David Deloti over there to find out.  He said "we will let you know what those cuts were as soon as we know".  Then he changed the tone of what he was saying and made the suggestion that this is "what they should do if not, then heads should roll!".  He speculated that why would all the people show up today if they weren't ready to make some changes.

Somebody better tell him that they're preparing for the draft, that's why they got together today.  *sigh*

[MusicMan]

Somebody better tell him that they're preparing for the draft, that's why they got together today.  *sigh*

Thanks, now I can move Palilo from "On Notice" to "Dead to Me."

[Bench]

Reading this thread sure was an exciting twenty seconds.

[Noe]

Reading this thread sure was an exciting twenty seconds.

Yeah, sorry about that.  I shouldn't listen in, but I've been hearing some rumors of moves, but nobody knows anything concrete.

[Lefty]

Reading this thread sure was an exciting twenty seconds.

Hell of a lot better than listening to CP.

[MusicMan]

...which means the Astros will be short-handed tonight if a trade's been made.

Addition by subtraction.

[Limey]

Addition by subtraction.

Ironic, considering that you responded to my post just before I pulled it.  Didn't realise when I posted that Puh-lillo was just gobbing off and not actually breaking news.

[Noe]

Ironic, considering that you responded to my post just before I pulled it.  Didn't realise when I posted that Puh-lillo was just gobbing off and not actually breaking news.

I feel so dirty.

[pravata]

Ironic, considering that you responded to my post just before I pulled it.  Didn't realise when I posted that Puh-lillo was just gobbing off and not actually breaking news.

Were you noting that the Express just left for a road trip and so anyone called up would likely join the team Friday?  IF a change is made, it would more logically be made after tonight's game. 

[ybbodeus]

Somebody better tell him that they're preparing for the draft, that's why they got together today.  *sigh*

Like that revelation would have him change his tune.....he'd do a Justice de la Jesus-Jesus combo plate and just make something up, substituting minor league process indecision for implications of racism.

[Limey]

Were you noting that the Express just left for a road trip and so anyone called up would likely join the team Friday?  IF a change is made, it would more logically be made after tonight's game. 

If there actually is a trade agreed, then those players involved have to sit out the game.  That's what I was getting at, but I pulled it when I realised it was CP BS.

[Bench]

Somebody better tell him that they're preparing for the draft, that's why they got together today.  *sigh*

What does he care about that? The Astros will just ruin whomever they draft by holding them back too long.

[dirty steve]

daloti said that alot of moves are made postgame--so we might not know anything until around 10 CST.

lineup tonight:
biggio
loretta
berkman
lee
pence
scott
-
-
woody

[Bench]

daloti said that alot of moves are made postgame--so we might not know anything until around 10 CST.

lineup tonight:
biggio
loretta
berkman
lee
pence
scott
-
-
woody

Everett and Quintero?

[dirty steve]

Everett and Quintero?

sorry...feeble attempt at humor on my part.
ausmus-everett

[Limey]

Everett and Quintero?

A-Rod and Pudge.

[Astroholic]

Everett and Quintero?

Are you filling out the card or are you suggesting a trade?  Pretty sure you are filling out the card since Q is woody's catcher.

[Bench]

Are you filling out the card or are you suggesting a trade?  Pretty sure you are filling out the card since Q is woody's catcher.

I was trying to fill out the card, but Dirty Steve responded with Ausmus, and Q is Woody's normal catcher. So that's unusual.

[Astroholic]

I was trying to fill out the card, but Dirty Steve responded with Ausmus, and Q is Woody's normal catcher. So that's unusual.

Oh I get it....whoosh.

[pravata]

I was trying to fill out the card, but Dirty Steve responded with Ausmus, and Q is Woody's normal catcher. So that's unusual.

Not anymore.  He's switched to Ausmus.  Footer says he didn't like throwing to Quintero. She said "you can read into that anything you like". Link

[dirty steve]

I was trying to fill out the card, but Dirty Steve responded with Ausmus, and Q is Woody's normal catcher. So that's unusual.

ausmus was woody's catcher in the 13-3 shellacking in AZ, not sure if this is going to be a permanent issue or not.
*edit*hadn't seen the footer piece yet.

[mihoba]

Are you filling out the card or are you suggesting a trade?  Pretty sure you are filling out the card since Q is woody's catcher.

Ausmus caught Woody in his last start.

Yeah, what he said.

[Bench]

Not anymore.  He's switched to Ausmus.  Footer says he didn't like throwing to Quintero. She said "you can read into that anything you like". Link

Ah, so it is. I've been out of town for the last several games. Who has Quintero caught recently?

[Astroholic]

ausmus was woody's catcher in the 13-3 shellacking in AZ, not sure if this is going to be a permanent issue or not.
*edit*hadn't seen the footer piece yet.

K, I missed that.  See what I can learn while fucking off at work.

[dirty steve]

before the 13-3 game, quintero caught albers in SF.

[Limey]

Ausmus caught Woody in his last start.

That must be uncomfortable in the crouch.

[ybbodeus]

That must be uncomfortable in the crouch.

Never saw THAT one comin' (no pun intended).

[Jacksonian]

Were you noting that the Express just left for a road trip and so anyone called up would likely join the team Friday?  IF a change is made, it would more logically be made after tonight's game. 

And, in that case, the Astros sure as hell wouldn't admit to it before the game.

[Limey]

Never saw THAT one comin' (no pun intended).

When you see a fatty, you have to knock it out of the park.

[MusicMan]

When you see a fatty, you have to knock it out of the park.

You just confused the hell out of Lane and Iceberg.

[pravata]

And, in that case, the Astros sure as hell wouldn't admit to it before the game.

Right, another flaw in 790's rumor mongering.

[dirty steve]

Right, another flaw in 790's rumor mongering.

that said, i still prefer pallilo to 610's circus in the afternoon. davies/dukes and lopez/deluca are another story though.

[kevwun]

Is the Ferkin(sp?) pub add driving anyone else insane?  Whoever decided to use a kazoo in the add should be flogged.



I'm not a fan of 610's afternoon show either.  A 2x4 would make a better radio host than Mark Vandermeer.

[Limey]

You just confused the hell out of Lane and Iceberg.

Yep.

[strosrays]

When you see a fatty, you have to knock it out of the park.

"Knock it out of the park" being H-town slang for "fire it up", am I right?

[Limey]

Is the Ferkin(sp?) pub add driving anyone else insane?  Whoever decided to use a kazoo in the add should be flogged.

It's Firkin, which is a measure of 9 imperial gallons of beer.  An imperial gallon is 8 imperial pints, which are 20 ounces each.

[dirty steve]

drayton on 790--
"we have put together a GREAT group of players"
"convinced we have very good team"
"concessions need to be made" (in regards to Biggio)

[dirty steve]

garner:
"...people still fear Lance"
"...there is a reason Carlos Lee has 46 RBI...seomebody has to get on ahead of him"

[The Spleen]

Purpura:
"We have retaken the airport. There are NO Americans there. I will take you there and show you. IN ONE HOUR!"

[Limey]

Purpura:
"We have retaken the airport. There are NO Americans there. I will take you there and show you. IN ONE HOUR!"

In pictures.

[dirty steve]

In pictures.

thanks--got the corrolation now.

[JimR]

rumor: LAA interested in Ensberg and Lane.

[Andyzipp]

rumor: LAA interested in Ensberg and Lane.

FWIW, You're not the only person I've heard this from.

[austro]

rumor: LAA interested in Ensberg and Lane.

Any hints about what might come in return?

[homer]

FWIW, You're not the only person I've heard this from.

Chone Figgins is done in LAA. - .133/.212/.211

Angels have been interested in Garrett Atkins all year. Rockies seem to be sticking with him.

Possible return from Angels-
Shea Hillebrand - Just Say No
Erick Aybar - infielder
Ervin Santana - allegedely 'top trading chip' - ERA says otherwise - past performance not bad
Jose Molina - allegedely available - no offense

Could be others, this is all I could find.

[Trey]

Chone Figgins is done in LAA. - .133/.212/.211

Angels have been interested in Garrett Anderson all year. Rockies seem to be sticking with him.

Possible return from Angels-
Shea Hillebrand - Just Say No
Erick Aybar - infielder
Ervin Santana - allegedely 'top trading chip' - ERA says otherwise - past performance not bad
Jose Molina - allegedely available - no offense

Could be others, this is all I could find.

Garret Atkins, correct? Rox 3B.  Anderson already plays for LAA and is on the DL now, I believe.

[homer]

Garret Atkins, correct? Rox 3B.  Anderson already plays for LAA and is on the DL now, I believe.

Yeah, Atkins.

[Alkie]

Possible return from Angels-
Shea Hillebrand - Just Say No

One useless dick for our two busted Trojans? 

[homer]

One useless dick for our two busted Trojans? 

HOF

[dirty steve]

santana great at home but a complete trainwreck on the road.  he has typically been the guy teams ask for when the LAA of A querie them about players.