Author Topic: Mariners @ Astros: Navigate with the stars (6/17/07) (Read 8283 times)

Bench · « **on:** June 17, 2007, 12:46:37 pm »

Sea:

Ichiro CF
Lopez 3B
Vidro 2B
Ibanez LF
Sexson 1B
Broussard RF
Johjima C
Betancourt SS
Washburn P

Hou:

Burke RF
Loretta 2B
Pence CF
Lee LF
Ensberg 3B
Lamb 1B
Ausmus C
Bruntlett SS
Roy P

mihoba · « **Reply #1 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:11:52 pm »

Biggio sitting out a home weekend game, even though it is a day game/after night thing, I'm still surprised.

homer · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:16:53 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on June 17, 2007, 01:11:52 pm

Biggio sitting out a home weekend game, even though it is a day game/after night thing, I'm still surprised.

If he went 3x5 it would put Gar in a tight spot over the long road trip on trying to preserve 3k for the next homestand.

But, it is father's day...

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:20:45 pm »

Come on... Grand Slamb!

Anit · « **Reply #4 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:21:25 pm »

holy god, this guy is on fire..

mihoba · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:21:34 pm »

Grand Lamb!!!

Mike Lamb is on FIRE.

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:21:53 pm »

Wow, can't believe it...

homer · « **Reply #7 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:23:01 pm »

he is on a role now

matadorph · « **Reply #8 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:23:22 pm »

Garner looks like a genius for starting him over Berkman.

matadorph · « **Reply #9 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:23:44 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 17, 2007, 01:23:01 pm

he is on a role now

blue star

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:24:23 pm »

Same ol' Ensberg, taking a 3-0 pitch right down the pipe with two outs and runners on.

homer · « **Reply #11 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:25:50 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on June 17, 2007, 01:23:22 pm

Garner looks like a genius for starting him over Berkman.

he is the only lefty in the lineup, because he is en fuego. i think burke is filling in for berkman today.

mihoba · « **Reply #12 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:25:58 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on June 17, 2007, 01:24:23 pm

Same ol' Ensberg, taking a 3-0 pitch right down the pipe with two outs and runners on.

Heh. Right before that pitch, JD yelled "Green Light" sarcastically. Yeah right, no way in hell he swings at that, no matter who is hitting behind him.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #13 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:29:30 pm »

Sparky's fastball looks better than it has in a month.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:32:27 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on June 17, 2007, 01:25:58 pm

Heh. Right before that pitch, JD yelled "Green Light" sarcastically. Yeah right, no way in hell he swings at that, no matter who is hitting behind him.

And then he starts down to first to try and coax a ball 4? Ray Charles would have called that a strike.

homer · « **Reply #15 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:32:31 pm »

Walk to Washburn is bad for business.

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #16 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:33:18 pm »

I guess Oswalt is a thrill seeker...

matadorph · « **Reply #17 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:34:28 pm »

holy pence what a throw.

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #18 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:35:17 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on June 17, 2007, 01:34:28 pm

holy pence what a throw.

Roy O better buy him a tractor for that one.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:35:23 pm »

Nice throw by Gunther.

Bench · « **Reply #20 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:35:57 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on June 17, 2007, 01:34:28 pm

holy pence what a throw.

It was hit just hard enough and fielded just shallow enough that a perfectly accurate show just looped in at the right time.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #21 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:39:11 pm »

Bruntlett tries to prove that he's not the only SS that can't come in on a ball like AE, and gets gunned.

Bench · « **Reply #22 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:40:22 pm »

Burke smacks a hard double to the shortstop (via the left field wall).

JSAstrosFan · « **Reply #23 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:41:39 pm »

Who are these guys?

Bench · « **Reply #24 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:41:52 pm »

Quote from: Bench on June 17, 2007, 01:40:22 pm

Burke smacks a hard double to the shortstop (via the left field wall).

And then he smartly scored on a bloop over the third baseman's head. Nice little inning for Burke. 6-1 Stros.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #25 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:42:59 pm »

Great read on that ball by Burke.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #26 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:46:38 pm »

Lee nearly decapitates a guy in dumbass cove.

homer · « **Reply #27 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:47:23 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on June 17, 2007, 01:46:38 pm

Lee nearly decapitates a guy in dumbass cove.

I thought that was idiot point?

Matt · « **Reply #28 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:50:29 pm »

I was hoping Ensberg would get hot during the swing through Anaslime so the Angels would want him.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #29 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:51:34 pm »

Damn, I'm glad Vidro is in the AL now.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #30 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:57:24 pm »

Nice job by Roy avoiding a Roy inning.

Bench · « **Reply #31 on:** June 17, 2007, 01:58:05 pm »

Quote from: MikeyBoy on June 17, 2007, 01:57:24 pm

Nice job by Roy avoiding a Roy inning.

Through three he's at around 54-55 pitches. He's been working hard out there.

cougar · « **Reply #32 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:02:16 pm »

I think we can consider Lamb on fire now.

Bench · « **Reply #33 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:02:43 pm »

Quote from: cougar on June 17, 2007, 02:02:16 pm

I think we can consider Lamb on fire now.

He is certainly scorching the ball.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #34 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:02:56 pm »

Lamb wants to know if there's another league he can be called up to, this one's too easy.

cougar · « **Reply #35 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:14:28 pm »

I always laugh when an AL team pinch hits for the pitcher. I'm imagining the manger sitting in the dugout going, "Dammit, Washburn sucks today! Why does he have to bat? I hate the NL! I wish there was something we can do about it!" Then someone leans over and reminds him about pinch hitters.

mihoba · « **Reply #36 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:29:28 pm »

Quote from: cougar on June 17, 2007, 02:14:28 pm

I always laugh when an AL team pinch hits for the pitcher. I'm imagining the manger sitting in the dugout going, "Dammit, Washburn sucks today! Why does he have to bat? I hate the NL! I wish there was something we can do about it!" Then someone leans over and reminds him about pinch hitters.

I read several managers where they say the AL decisions... strictly for knowing when a pitcher is tiring and ready for the showers... is more difficult. You do not have the 'I'll just PH for him next inning' to fall back on.

The AL skippers say the double switch is a piece of cake.

Alkie · « **Reply #37 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:49:15 pm »

Roy looks like Angus today.

Matt · « **Reply #38 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:52:53 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 17, 2007, 02:49:15 pm

Roy looks like Angus today.

The guy from AC/DC?

mihoba · « **Reply #39 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:54:04 pm »

Roy is always dangerously close to balking. I think he rushes too much most of the time when runners are on, and he has had plenty of those today.

Alkie · « **Reply #40 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:55:18 pm »

Quote from: Matt on June 17, 2007, 02:52:53 pm

The guy from AC/DC?

If I were better at Photoshop, I'd be able to share the classic image currently in my head.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #41 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:55:19 pm »

It's a good thing the offense showed up today.

Matt · « **Reply #42 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:58:08 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 17, 2007, 02:55:18 pm

If I were better at Photoshop, I'd be able to share the classic image currently in my head.

If I didn't refuse to use Photoshop during the weekend I would gladly help out with that.

homer · « **Reply #43 on:** June 17, 2007, 02:58:59 pm »

Fuck reverT. DFA that motherfucker right now.

homer · « **Reply #44 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:01:32 pm »

The Mariners defense is kinda shitty.

Matt · « **Reply #45 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:08:33 pm »

Roy likes to kill him some deer.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #46 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:10:20 pm »

Roy: I like hunting and NASCAR.
Me: Noooo shit?!

Ankh · « **Reply #47 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:14:46 pm »

Quote from: Matt on June 17, 2007, 02:52:53 pm

The guy from AC/DC?

Angus, but without the g.

remy · « **Reply #48 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:34:15 pm »

Wow, I hadn't even noticed Ausmus is hitting .270.

homer · « **Reply #49 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:40:01 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 17, 2007, 03:34:15 pm

Wow, I hadn't even noticed Ausmus is hitting .270.

After falling to .232 on 6/5, Ausmus has gone .500/.519/.692 over his last 8 games.

Lurch · « **Reply #50 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:43:40 pm »

Holy Shit. "Make the Choo Choo Go" is banner of the year in my book. Fuck it. That may be sig worthy.

remy · « **Reply #51 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:43:51 pm »

Mkay Gunther do your thing.

remy · « **Reply #52 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:47:33 pm »

Double-icious.

The lead is now practically Miceli-proof, 10-3.

Practically.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #53 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:52:23 pm »

Lee poses for a routine fly out.

homer · « **Reply #54 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:52:24 pm »

El Caballo since June 3 - .240/.339/.320

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #55 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:54:55 pm »

I'm shocked Iceberg went down looking. That situation was tailor made for one of his meaningless train track shots.

gwat · « **Reply #56 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:55:50 pm »

Brownie just mentioned the 2 grand slam inning against the Mets in '69. Wynn and Menke. I remember listening to that game, the first of a double header. Astros scored 11 runs in that inning. In the 2nd inning of game two, they scored ten. That day was one of the unforgettable days, for myself, of Astros baseball listening... along with Dierker's no hitter against the Braves, Maloney/Wilson B2B nohitters (2 days), and the forgettable 24 inning 1-0 game, also against the Mets.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #57 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:55:55 pm »

Quote from: homer on June 17, 2007, 03:52:24 pm

El Caballo since June 3 - .240/.339/.320

[stat geek]Lee should be at the top of the order where he is better utilized, but Garner would never go against "the book" and do something that actually makes sense.[/stat geek]

homer · « **Reply #58 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:56:04 pm »

Quote from: LonghornLCDR on June 17, 2007, 03:54:55 pm

I'm shocked Iceberg went down looking. That situation was tailor made for one of his meaningless train track shots.

He had a couple to hit too.

LonghornCDR · « **Reply #59 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:56:58 pm »

Weird box score with the Mariners outhitting the Astros 14-12 so far.

remy · « **Reply #60 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:59:25 pm »

Quote from: LonghornLCDR on June 17, 2007, 03:56:58 pm

Weird box score with the Mariners outhitting the Astros 14-12 so far.

And 12 of those were off Roy.

Pen has been solid.

Lurch · « **Reply #61 on:** June 17, 2007, 03:59:41 pm »

Quote from: gwat on June 17, 2007, 03:55:50 pm

Brownie just mentioned the 2 grand slam inning against the Mets in '69. Wynn and Menke. I remember listening to that game, the first of a double header. Astros scored 11 runs in that inning. In the 2nd inning of game two, they scored ten. That day was one of the unforgettable days, for myself, of Astros baseball listening... along with Dierker's no hitter against the Braves, Maloney/Wilson B2B nohitters (2 days), and the forgettable 24 inning 1-0 game, also against the Mets.

http://www.astrosdaily.com/history/19690730/

What a day!

gwat · « **Reply #62 on:** June 17, 2007, 04:03:26 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on June 17, 2007, 03:59:41 pm

http://www.astrosdaily.com/history/19690730/

What a day!

'twas great indeed. Jerry Grote happened to live across the street from me at the time. He was the greatest
neighbor a 14 year old baseball fan could have. One of these days, I will tell some of those stories.

mihoba · « **Reply #63 on:** June 17, 2007, 04:11:17 pm »

Quote from: gwat on June 17, 2007, 04:03:26 pm

'twas great indeed. Jerry Grote happened to live across the street from me at the time. He was the greatest
neighbor a 14 year old baseball fan could have. One of these days, I will tell some of those stories.

And, of course, Nolan Ryan and the Mets of 1969 went on to have the last laugh as the Miracle men brought home a ring.

gwat · « **Reply #64 on:** June 17, 2007, 04:17:17 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on June 17, 2007, 04:11:17 pm

And, of course, Nolan Ryan and the Mets of 1969 went on to have the last laugh as the Miracle men brought home a ring.

Those were the days, daytime WS play. We watched the games in class, as I am sure a lot of people did. After the series, Jerry brought home
beaucoup bling...gloves for my brother and myself, bats, and about 7 signed baseballs. I only have 2 now. The others died in
street BB action (sigh).