HoustonLoretta, 3BPence, CFBerkman, RFLee, LFLamb, 1BBurke, 2BMunson, CBruntlett, SS
Wait! Who's DHing?
Pence
It's hardly a surprise, but it's still amuses me to think the HOF starting second baseman is benched because he might get a hit.
Oh. Maybe that was one reason I posted the Opening Day lineup near the top. I was hoping someone would ask why I did that.
I assumed you'd posted it to highlight the fact that 75% of it is now totally different.
I'm going to break an unwritten rule here and Ask a Player's Mom:Mrs. Pence: Hunter; DH or OF? You have 5 minutes at the podium and may feel free to post pictures of Hunter as a 3 year old.
I do not have any pictures of Hunter as a 3 year old scanned, however they ARE cute. As far as the main question, whatever helps the team works for me. He has a lot to learn and has a tremendous work ethic. Garner did say that he projects as a corner outfielder in his opinion. Hunter has a lot of respect for Garner. I am not attempting to hedge, I am not a baseball expert. I am just the mother that cheers for the team. Go Stros!
nice. thanks so much.
JD said the plane got in at 4:30. He tired. Or so they say.
2 points - homer.
I thought this was a planned day off from the beginning of the roadtrip, que no?
Anyone else not able to see the stupid game on stupid Directv 639?
I've got it on 639. Way out here in BF egypt.
639 here, 6 blocks from the FSN Houston.
Evidently, my "box" had to be reset. I need a shower.
So.........is anyone going to talk about the game or did my asking gpence a question totally fuck everyone's night?
Ah, so it's your time of the month.
I was going to say that Loretta does not go well to his right. I thought someone might take offence.
I thought it was a good idea to ask her.How does Jennings look? Pitching I mean.
Now THAT was a nice play.
Fat.
What play?
This borders on good taste.2 points - pravata.
Does he get two points awarded or deducted?
Great, now they've gone to the 3 homerun swing.
Which "they"?
You know what's amazing. Here, for one of the first times, we had a real live family member of a real live Astro interact in the GZ. Find me another site like this on earth. And this is the worst GZ ever. The hell is going on here tonight?
Awesome answer.
Jeez this game is going fast.
So, like, our starter just lead off the inning with a walk off Ben Sheets.37% of the time, a team will score after a leadoff walk.
alkie, this ame is borin! this team is borin. aside from pence, its ettin difficult to care. ooh, corey hart just stolles another base. hey, i just realized that he has the same name as a 80s pop siner.
Does that take into account the top of the order coming up?
That's because it's the same guy.
No fucking way. Where's my Staci Keanan update?
Why would I lie about a thing like that?
=Mrs. Pence: is he ok?
here she is: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/photo?slug=afp-070625073741.b1pxu5gj&prov=AFP
He is okay, not sure about the wrist. It has been bothering him, and he has been wearing a brace on it.
What was it from?
If anyone - ANYONE - would have anticipated Alkie becoming a coherent goodwill ambassador for the GZ, I'd love to hear it.
The night is young, my friend.
Lee + Defense = Macht fun!
Goodwill?
are you sayin the niht is youn for you to o back in time and anticipate it?
Goodwill?Sweet Jesus! I want one of the other 112 people who are lurking here tonight to fucking TALK. I don't sit here, ignoring my wife to watch myself type.
He's desperately trying to provide something recap-worthy in this game.
cant believe sheets threw him another hih fastball!
I was just wishing Carlos would lay off those high FBs.
So........middle of the 6th....Jennings vs Sheets.And it's 3-1???What's wrong here? Why isn't it in the teens yet? Why is this game moving so fast? Why was Jennings walking for himself on ball four?
But you can see what Sheets was doing. Didnt get that second one high enough.
Did anyone else dearly love the Brewers' CF leaping against the wall on the home run over the balcony?
I'm prescribing you a 14-day stay in a rapid detox program. No AL baseball exposure, period.
Quick shot of the Chron reporters sitting in the stands... NONE watching the game
Aw damn... wrestler Chris Benoit, his wife, and 7-year old son were found dead in their home. Police treating it as a homicide.http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2916498
Yes. It is the soundest way to pitch Carlos. But it needs to be way yonder up there.
They're AT the GAME. What more do you want?
Well, c'mon, they do get credit for that. I mean, it beats the alternative.
Which is what they usually do. Make up stories based on the faces they see in the bathroom linoleum.
Faces or feces?
The one before, which was shoulder high, Carlos was either pissed he missed it, or pissed he swung at it. Judging from the next pitch, the former. So count on him swinging in future.
wasnt it mitch albom who wrote and printed a story before the game was even played?
Saywhaa??
It just occurred to me that I'm going to go to Cooperstown, NY, spend something like a billion trillion dollars (or whatever it costs) to stay in some silly B&B/hotel/hostel to listen to Craig Biggio speak publicly for 30 minutes."That's baseball. You know? We're just taking it ......."
Right, they have those up there, Hotel Billion Trillion, we'll leave the tiara on.
I've never been.Don't they squeeze the shit out of people who are dumb enough to go up for the inductions?I imagine it's a solid billion trillion a night for a Motel 6 style bathroom.
Jennings, better than any pinch hitter, better than any reliever.
The Padres have a 2.41 bullpen ERA.I'm trying to describe how that makes me feel.
Not in the slightest.My little girl will be almost 8 years old at that ceremony. Old enough to "get it", I hope. That's why I'll be there - not for the speech.
You've seen PETCO, yes?Makes the Dome look like pre-humidor Coors.
when i was in cooperstown, i camped out in the woods by a creek near downtown.
This team is done. Who can we get for Jennings? Who can we get for Lidge if he's "better"? Do we want to even trade Lidge? Can we extend him? How about Qualls OR Wheeler (not both)?We could trade Ensberg or Lane, but...oh that's right, they have no more trade value. Who wants another beer?
Damn, I had the bratwurst placing in my trifecta.
Oh, I know. I seriously considered a minor fandomship in the Padres for having the balls to move into a cave during the Era of Offense.
AL? What are you talking about? Where is my DH? Why are the players diving for balls in the field?
You're not joking, are you.
Trade no relievers. Mclane is going to throw buckets of money at Jason Baylor Jennings, so if they dont trade him, Uncle Drayton is going to Jennings house, and over Earl Grey and Mint Milanos, offer him 3 +1 for 60 total. (15 per)
I bet you the Astros can trade Ensberg at the deadline to a team who needs a decent defensive third baseman and doesn't much care about the ephemeral offense.They won't get much, but I bet they'll get offers.
I'm not saying this isn't their plan. I am saying that it's a bad plan.
The entire offseason argues against you.
The market is totally different at the deadline than in January. I am well aware that the team could not trade him over the offseason.
Which is why they should trade him and go for Buerhle.
If Drayton loves him so much, and truly believes he wants to sign here, then trade him and then go after him as a FA.Either way, there will be quite a few FA's this winter:Zambrano, Jennings, Buehrle, Garcia, Colon, just to name a few.
I'm late to this game, but Euker remains the worst MLB radio-type I've ever heard.
Dammit, this game is still winnable.
Dammit, this game is still winnable.Get us started, Thunderpants.
To his credit, Ueker sounds better tonight than the last time the Stros were in BrewTown. That was late April, I think...and Bob was damn-near incoherent. He's better tonight, but he still ain't great.
Compared to Milo? Uecker sounds like Roosevelt.
Lance really crushed that one. All of what, 15 feet?
He's locked in... mediocrity.
Clearly Purpura's fault.
Jesus, how far was that ball hit?
Hiya kids!
Bummer.AstrosRandolph DNE ExpressRandolph
DFA
Stephen Randolph, your "suck it up and don't make me use anyone else" pitcher of the night.
There's been a lot of that lately.
NEHPETS!!
That means "disappointing" in Vopr.
You have failed me for the last time.
RR getting perfected thru 8?
Has anyone ever seen a runner score from second base on a sac fly? Stay tuned.
Once again, we ask... what are the alternatives?Bork kept the ball over the plate and in the yard.
Admiral Wheeler: [appearing onscreen with Captain Qualls] Lord Vader, we have a 3-run lead going into the bottom of the ninth and I'm preparing to...[Wheeler stops, and suddenly begins to choke, clutching at his throat]Darth Vader: You have failed me for the last time, Admiral. Captain Qualls?Captain Qualls: Yes, my lord?Darth Vader: Make ready to land our troops beyond their infield, and deploy your slider, so that nothing gets on base.[beside Qualls, Admiral Wheeler utters one last strangled gasp, and falls over dead]Darth Vader: You are in command now, Admiral Qualls.Admiral Qualls: Thank you, Lord Vader.
Tonight's game has not exactly been a catching clinic.
If you're talking about the kind of clinic you visit to get a penicillin shot, then yes, it has been.
What can we get for Jennings?
