Author Topic: 3/31/08 - Astros @ Padres (Read 10886 times)

remy · « **on:** March 31, 2008, 08:15:36 pm »

M Bourn CF
H Pence RF
L Berkman 1B
C Lee LF
M Tejada SS
T Wigginton 3B
M Loretta 2B
B Ausmus C
R Oswalt P

B Giles RF
T Iguchi 2B
K Kouzmanoff 3B
A Gonzalez 1B
S Hairston CF
K Greene SS
J Bard C
P McAnulty LF
J Peavy P

mihoba · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:23:02 pm »

For the first time in 20 years, there is no #7 in the opening day lineup.

A new era has begun.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:28:18 pm »

Opening day game notes: Astros Gameday "Press Pass"

Gleek · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:37:44 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on March 31, 2008, 08:23:02 pm

For the first time in 20 years, there is no #7 in the opening day lineup.

A new era has begun.

Great, way to ruin opening day for me. Damn i'm gonna miss pigpen.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:43:55 pm »

Speaking of folks we won't be seeing in the lineup today, Everett just missed a grand slam in the 8th by about 2 feet (foul). Ended up flying out to left (0-4). Lamb is 1-3 (IBB), RBI.

legs_of_eggs · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2008, 08:58:34 pm »

Lets get it on!

drew corleone · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:02:13 pm »

Are you fucking kidding me? The game is blacked out in Austin?

legs_of_eggs · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:03:11 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on March 31, 2008, 09:02:13 pm

Are you fucking kidding me? The game is blacked out in Austin?

Shouldn't be, last year I had Dish Network in Austin and it carried every game.

hostros7 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:03:23 pm »

ESPN

Conundrum:

Astros in HD or JD and Brownie?

Fuck, I might have to alternate when my ears start to bleed.

awrr · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:05:45 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2008, 08:43:55 pm

Speaking of folks we won't be seeing in the lineup today, Everett just missed a grand slam in the 8th by about 2 feet (foul). Ended up flying out to left (0-4). Lamb is 1-3 (IBB), RBI.

Everett made the last out in the game. It was fun seeing them with their new team on OD. Too bad the Twins' series against Baltimore and Washington are in MN.

And now for the dawn of Explosive Everything. I'm fucking excited, even if I have to listen to ESPN's talking heads. At least Morgan went to MN.

legs_of_eggs · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:06:21 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on March 31, 2008, 09:03:23 pm

ESPN

Conundrum:

Astros in HD or JD and Brownie?

Fuck, I might have to alternate when my ears start to bleed.

Easily JD and Brownie. Although the radio and HD works.

awrr · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:07:29 pm »

Quote from: legs_of_eggs on March 31, 2008, 09:06:21 pm

Easily JD and Brownie. Although the radio and HD works.

Do they still stream the radio online somewhere? Or was that done away with?

drew corleone · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:07:43 pm »

Quote from: legs_of_eggs on March 31, 2008, 09:03:11 pm

Shouldn't be, last year I had Dish Network in Austin and it carried every game.

No HD on Fox, though. Oh well, Opening Day is beautiful even in standard def.

pots · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:08:17 pm »

First ever ballgame in HD, oh what a treat!

otterjb · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:08:47 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on March 31, 2008, 09:02:13 pm

Are you fucking kidding me? The game is blacked out in Austin?

I thought the same thing. It just showed up on fsn.

1 of 162. Go Stros....!

Anit · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:08:56 pm »

well, we're not getting the game on ESPN2 here in san antonio, which is odd..

no hd for me tonight

MusicMan · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:09:25 pm »

Quote from: awrr on March 31, 2008, 09:07:29 pm

Do they still stream the radio online somewhere? Or was that done away with?

mlb.com - Gameday Audio. Best $14.95 I spend each year.

mihoba · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:09:42 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on March 31, 2008, 09:02:13 pm

Are you fucking kidding me? The game is blacked out in Austin?

ESPN 2 is blacked out for me.

I'm getting it on FSH. (DirecTV)

austro · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:10:11 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on March 31, 2008, 09:02:13 pm

Are you fucking kidding me? The game is blacked out in Austin?

Well, I've got it on (non-HD) FSNSW. But ESPN2 is still giving us the minor-league version of BBTN, even though the channel guide says 'Stros-Padres.

Lurch · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:10:22 pm »

Game on!

legs_of_eggs · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:11:11 pm »

Quote from: awrr on March 31, 2008, 09:07:29 pm

Do they still stream the radio online somewhere? Or was that done away with?

only mlb radio on mlb.com

Noe · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:11:25 pm »

Horrible, horrible, horrible AB as a #2 hitter for Pence. Erstad should make him drop and do twenty.

Clark in Denver · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:12:01 pm »

I have the ESPN feed, the Astros feed, and the Padres feed. I like my MLB:EI.

drew corleone · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:12:39 pm »

Very nice to see speed on the basepaths against a tough pitcher.

otterjb · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:12:46 pm »

Whew. Bourn is fast.

mihoba · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:13:04 pm »

Bourn is an on base machine!

Take a pitch Hunter!

Why am I so excited! Because Bourn is a fast mofo. SB #1 of the season.

Noe · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:14:00 pm »

See, had Pence just been patient, Bourn would be sitting at second base and Pence would have Peavy in a position to have to challenge him. Man, I hope Pence learns how to hit second because he could be good, but sometimes the nickname "Spaz" fits him well.

drew corleone · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:14:25 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2008, 09:09:25 pm

mlb.com - Gameday Audio. Best $14.95 I spend each year.

Agreed, though I may not get it this year since work has put the ixnay on streaming audio. How much are the Siruis radios?

otterjb · « **Reply #28 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:14:33 pm »

Like Christmas morning, but on a Monday night.

MusicMan · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:18:12 pm »

Quote from: drew corleone on March 31, 2008, 09:14:25 pm

Agreed, though I may not get it this year since work has put the ixnay on streaming audio. How much are the Siruis radios?

XM, not Sirius, for MLB. Depends on the model.

mihoba · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:18:45 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on March 31, 2008, 09:14:00 pm

See, had Pence just been patient, Bourn would be sitting at second base and Pence would have Peavy in a position to have to challenge him. Man, I hope Pence learns how to hit second because he could be good, but sometimes the nickname "Spaz" fits him well.

Or play small ball and bunt him to third like a good #2 should do, especially against a tough pitcher like Peavy.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:19:03 pm »

Bourn: cs, b, fb, b (close pitch, Pevy wanted the call), shot up the middle. 0 out, runner on 1B.
Pence!: popped out to 2B. 1 out, runner on 1B.
Berkman: (defense at DP depth, Peavy throws over) b, b, b (easy stolen base for Bourn, now on 2B), b (walk). 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.
Lee: b, cs (snap throw to 1B not close), b, fb, infield flyout to SS. 2 outs, runners on 1B and 2B.
Tejada:b, b, b, fb, fb, fb, flied out to short right on 1B line.

Peavy pitch count: 22

Middle 1: HOU 0, SD 0

Amy · « **Reply #32 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:20:02 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on March 31, 2008, 09:03:23 pm

Astros in HD or JD and Brownie?

ESPN2 is blacked out for me, but it would be no contest anyway. I'll take JD and Brownie every day of the week and twice on Sundays.

Noe · « **Reply #33 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:20:25 pm »

Well, they made Peavy work for those outs... except for Pence. I know he's aggressive and all, but you think someone might be talking to him on the bench about "situational" approaches, not just grip it and rip it. Against a quality, Cy Young candidate like Peavy, you got to have an idea about the situation.

But overall, looks like we're going to have more and more about these types of situations this year and if so, this will be a fun offensive season for the local nine.

drew corleone · « **Reply #34 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:21:36 pm »

I'll take a 22-pitch inning from Peavy.

pravata · « **Reply #35 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:21:55 pm »

Bard isnt helping Peavy . Peavy, except a couple that sailed, is hitting the mitt. But the catcher is set up outside the box. Still Lee and Tejada did him a couple favors

legs_of_eggs · « **Reply #36 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:23:35 pm »

Tad Iguchi = Astros killer certifiabley

Noe · « **Reply #37 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:24:40 pm »

Quote from: pravata on March 31, 2008, 09:21:55 pm

Bard isnt helping Peavy . Peavy, except a couple that sailed, part is hitting the mitt. But the catcher is set up outside the box. Still Lee and Tejada did him a couple favors

True, but they're both paid to drive in runs, so swing the bats. Against Peavy, it's not a sin to look to take a pitch to right (as I saw Tejada try three times... freaking great approach). It may seem like they helped Peavy, but they were basically doing their job as middle of the lineup hitters... IMHO of course.

drew corleone · « **Reply #38 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:25:21 pm »

Ouch.

MusicMan · « **Reply #39 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:26:39 pm »

Liner off Roy... got his glove on it, I think.

otterjb · « **Reply #40 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:27:32 pm »

I'm glad Ausmus is starting this one.

mihoba · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:32:40 pm »

Way to deal, Roy. Got out of that jam.

drew corleone · « **Reply #42 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:33:08 pm »

Uncle f'ing Charlie to the rescue... atta boy, Roy!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:33:18 pm »

B Giles: cs (outside corner), b, ss (high heat), popped out to Ausmus. 1 out, none on.
T Iguchi: b, b, fb (back), b (inside), gapper to right center for a double (Pence playing in, Bourn tracks down the ball to prevent a triple). 1 out, runner on 2B.
K Kouzmanoff: s, b (inside), liner off Oswalts right hip, Coop to the mound, Oswalt still in (throws warmup over Ausmus). 1 out, runners on 1B and 3B.
A Gonzalez: b, ss, b (Ausmus out to talk with Roy), fb (out of play), b, fb (off his leg), fb, fb (liner out of play), ss (strikeout). 2 outs, runners on 1B and 3B.
S. Hairston: s, ss, fb (down), ss (nasty curve for strikeout). 3 outs.

End 1: HOU 0, SD 0

Oswalt pitch count: 25

otterjb · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:34:15 pm »

Roy came back strong after that come-backer, nicely done.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:34:31 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on March 31, 2008, 09:20:25 pm

Well, they made Peavy work for those outs... except for Pence.

He was nibbling to Berkman, Lee and Tejada. Bet we see a lot of that against those 3 this season...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #46 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:35:10 pm »

That Oswalt is a good son of a bitch!

But so is the Padres pitcher.

pravata · « **Reply #47 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:35:32 pm »

Ausmus is genius. Nursing Roy after he got hit, then against Gonzalez, with the runner on 3rd, Roy could throw sliders in the dirt, the slow curve, anything with authority.

MusicMan · « **Reply #48 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:36:02 pm »

Quote from: otterjb on March 31, 2008, 09:27:32 pm

I'm glad Ausmus is starting this one.

I'd rather Roy get used to Towles this year than next.

pravata · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:36:28 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on March 31, 2008, 09:24:40 pm

True, but they're both paid to drive in runs, so swing the bats. Against Peavy, it's not a sin to look to take a pitch to right (as I saw Tejada try three times... freaking great approach). It may seem like they helped Peavy, but they were basically doing their job as middle of the lineup hitters... IMHO of course.

Ive seen Lee look better late in a count. Im not used to Tejada.

awrr · « **Reply #50 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:36:35 pm »

That curve was my first "Pause DVR, rewind, mute, admire" moment of 2008. Onto inning the second.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #51 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:41:05 pm »

Wigginton: cs, fb (dribbler), fb, b, ss (strikeout). 1 out, none on.
Loretta: fb, soft liner into CF. 1 out, runner on 1B.
Ausmus: fb, popup to 1B. 2 outs, runner on 1B.
Oswalt: cs, cs, popup to 1B in foul territory.

Middle 2: HOU 0, SD 0

Peavy pitch count: 34 (22 s, 12 b)

mihoba · « **Reply #52 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:41:27 pm »

Quote from: awrr on March 31, 2008, 09:36:35 pm

Onto inning the second.

Rewind that.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #53 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:42:59 pm »

Quote from: awrr on March 31, 2008, 09:36:35 pm

That curve was my first "Pause DVR, rewind, mute, admire" moment of 2008. Onto inning the second.

The two-seam fast ball Roy threw.

drew corleone · « **Reply #54 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:43:04 pm »

Everytime I see Khalil Greene I think to myself, "hey bud, what's your problem," or, "hey, I know that dude."

Duman · « **Reply #55 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:43:16 pm »

Just in from our AA office (I don't mean the minor leagues) - Just saw a note that Scott Spezio has signed a minor league deal with ATL.

matadorph · « **Reply #56 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:47:16 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on March 31, 2008, 09:46:17 pm

Oh, crap. Not the Oswalt inning.

my thought exactly

matadorph · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:48:27 pm »

shit.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:50:14 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on March 31, 2008, 09:47:16 pm

my thought exactly

He got out of it with only one scoring. Thank goodness.

pravata · « **Reply #59 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:50:18 pm »

The fastball was up. Wonder if it's the hip. He fell off on one fastball also.

MusicMan · « **Reply #60 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:50:20 pm »

Braves have never had an issue putting character problems on their bench.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #61 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:50:26 pm »

Greene: fb, b, fb, ss (strikeout, chased a high heater). 1 out, none on.
Bard: cs, b, shot into left field corner for a double. 1 out, runner on 2B.
McAnulty: b, looper into left field, Bard stops at 3B. 1 out, runners on 1B and 3B.
Peavy: b, deep drive to left, sacrificed Bard in from 3B. 2 outs, runner on 1B. HOU 0, SD 1
Giles: cs, b, b, fb (out of play), flied out to RF.

End 2: HOU 0, SD 1

Oswalt pitch count: 42 (28s, 14b) 3Ks.

mihoba · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:50:50 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on March 31, 2008, 09:48:27 pm

shit.

Peavy took a pretty good swing at that FB. Might have been big trouble in another park.

MusicMan · « **Reply #63 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:54:54 pm »

Much better AB by spaz that time.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #64 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:55:52 pm »

y'know, sitting here watching the game, listening to JD and Brownie, I'll bet my blood pressure has gone down. Thank God for Astros baseball.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:57:07 pm »

Bourn: cs (showing bunt), b, ss, b, popped out to ss (jammed). 1 out, none on.
Pence: b, b, b, cs, fb (hard off Bards mask), fly out to warning track in right corner. 2 outs, none on.
Berkman: b, cs, fb, b, cs (outside corner)

Middle 3: HOU 0, SD 1

Peavy pitch count:50 (31S, 19B).

hostros7 · « **Reply #66 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:57:17 pm »

Unhittable 3rd strike from Peavy to Berkman. Dirty.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #67 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:58:09 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2008, 09:54:54 pm

Much better AB by spaz that time.

Took 4 pitches in a row... gotta know that was KILLING HIM to do that.

otterjb · « **Reply #68 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:59:19 pm »

Yeah, Peavy is dirty tonight. 50 pitches through 3 is a good sign though.

pots · « **Reply #69 on:** March 31, 2008, 09:59:45 pm »

Well, if Peavy is going to be doing that all night. Well, tomorrow's a new day. Not one pitch over more then the edge of the plate, and nothing thigh high.

Mike · « **Reply #70 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:01:17 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2008, 09:57:07 pm

Bourn: cs (showing bunt), b, ss, b, popped out to ss (jammed). 1 out, none on.
Pence: b, b, b, cs, fb (hard off Bards mask), fly out to warning track in right corner. 2 outs, none on.
Berkman: b, cs, fb, b, cs (outside corner)

Middle 3: HOU 0, SD 1

Peavy pitch count:50 (31S, 19B).

I appreciate your summaries!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #71 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:04:35 pm »

Quote from: Mike on March 31, 2008, 10:01:17 pm

I appreciate your summaries!

My pleasure!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #72 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:08:02 pm »

Iguchi: cs, b, fb, fb, fb, flied out to CF (nice run by Bourn). 1 out, none on.
Kouzmanoff: fb (liner), fb, b, b, b, fb, ss (strikeout, 4th for Roy). 2 outs, none on.
Gonzalez: fb, b, liner single to CF. 2 outs, 1 on.
Hairston: cs, b, fb, fb, fb, batter went around (strikeout - 5th tonight for Roy).

End 3: HOU 0, SD 1

Oswalt pitch count: 63 (43S, 20B)

Oswalt look like he's getting a tad stiff to anyone?

Lurch · « **Reply #73 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:12:21 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2008, 10:08:02 pm

Oswalt look like he's getting a tad stiff to anyone?

just his cup

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #74 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:13:59 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on March 31, 2008, 10:12:21 pm

just his cup

Watching in HD I presume?

pots · « **Reply #75 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:16:07 pm »

Tejada with a double off a shoulder high pitch

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #76 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:16:42 pm »

Lee; cs, fb (back), grounder to 3B. 1 out, none on.
Tejada: fb, fb, hard opposite field shot into right field corner for a double. 1 out, runner on 2B.
Wigginton: ss (big cut), flied out to LF. 2 outs, runner on 2B.
Loretta: cs, b, fb, b, fb, ss [now has a 16 game hitting streak]

Middle 4: HOU 0, SD 1

Peavy pitch count: 64 (43S, 21B)

MusicMan · « **Reply #77 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:24:05 pm »

Damn, Roy. Letting the pitcher beat you with his bat.

awrr · « **Reply #78 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:25:09 pm »

On a somewhat unrelated note, every time I see Fukudome come up on screen my first reaction is "No, fuck you Wrigley."

pots · « **Reply #79 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:26:31 pm »

Okay, I think it's time to get a new hunting buddy.

BUWebguy · « **Reply #80 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:27:19 pm »

I know Oswalt and Peavy are friends, but was JD serious about Roy staying with the Peavys tonight?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #81 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:27:50 pm »

Green (0-1): b, ground out to 3B. 1 out.
Bard (1-1, double, run): b, ss (loses bat in the seats), fb, b, b, fb (into seats down left field line), lined single into left. 1 out, runner on 1B.
McAnulty (1-1): b, b, fb (slicer liner LF), b (just missed), singled into RF, Bard advances to 2B. 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.
Peavy (0-0, SF for RBI): swinging away, RBI single into CF. 1 out, runners on 1B and 3B. HOU 0, SD 2.
Giles (0-2): b, cs, s, b, fb, fb, grounded into 4-6-3 DP. 3 outs.

End 4: HOU 0, SD 2

Oswalt pitch count through 4: 85 (56S, 29B).

otterjb · « **Reply #82 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:28:29 pm »

La Quinta is spanish for, "Next to Denny's"

That ad made me vomit in my mouth.

Time to fuck Peavy up.

Or. Just get a run.

BatGirl · « **Reply #83 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:30:43 pm »

Quote from: BUWebguy on March 31, 2008, 10:27:19 pm

I know Oswalt and Peavy are friends, but was JD serious about Roy staying with the Peavys tonight?

didn't brownie say something about it in the pre-game?
i remember jd saying something snide about his reporting skills.

pretty sure he was serious.

matadorph · « **Reply #84 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:31:48 pm »

So I guess Roy's probably not gonna qualify for a win tonight, huh?

MusicMan · « **Reply #85 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:32:20 pm »

Bourn is approaching his ABs like a leadoff man should.

matadorph · « **Reply #86 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:33:12 pm »

This Bourn guy me likey.

SB (2)

mihoba · « **Reply #87 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:33:50 pm »

Zoom Zoom

matadorph · « **Reply #88 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:34:53 pm »

0 3 0 for the Good Guys is just too fucking familiar.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #89 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:36:02 pm »

Ausmus (0-1): ground out to 2B. 1 out.
Oswalt (0-1): cs, fb (back), b, groun dout to 2B. 2 outs, none on.
Bourn (1-2): b, cs, cs, b (checked swing), b, b (walk, just off outside corner, worked the count nicely, again). 2 outs, runner on 1B.
Pence (0-2): cs (another easy stolen base for Bourn), ss, b, ss (4th strikeout for Peavy).

Middle 5: HOU 0, SD 2

Peavy pitch count through 5: 79 (52S, 27B)

Twoniner · « **Reply #90 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:36:06 pm »

Quote

Bourn is approaching his ABs like a leadoff man should.

He could be really big against these guys that are hell on righties. Maybe scrap a run or two when we have to.

otterjb · « **Reply #91 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:37:25 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on March 31, 2008, 10:34:53 pm

0 3 0 for the Good Guys is just too fucking familiar.

it's the Peavy part that does it

Craig · « **Reply #92 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:39:24 pm »

Thanks for the PBP, OregonStrosFan. The fucking blackout rule has me blocked.

Amy · « **Reply #93 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:41:32 pm »

The Astros opening on the West coast sucks. For the first time I can recall, I'm about to turn off the game before it's over. The only bad thing about my new job is the 7am reporting time. What a bizarre opening day...no Pigpen and I have to give up on the game.

otterjb · « **Reply #94 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:42:48 pm »

Nice defense from Tejada.

MusicMan · « **Reply #95 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:43:53 pm »

Roy's not pitching great, but that's the 4th or 5th bleeder I can remember getting thru.

matadorph · « **Reply #96 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:44:59 pm »

Quote from: otterjb on March 31, 2008, 10:37:25 pm

it's the Peavy part that does it

well, yeah. but he could've been cracked in the first inning.

otterjb · « **Reply #97 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:45:53 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2008, 10:43:53 pm

Roy's not pitching great, but that's the 4th or 5th bleeder I can remember getting thru.

Yeah, he's not been lucky so far. Peavy's been a bit better and lucky.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #98 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:46:30 pm »

Bottom 5: Roy O pitching.

Iguchi (1-2, double): doubled down 3B past Wigginton. 0 out, runner on 2B.
Kouzmanoff (1-2, single, strikeout):b, b, fb, fb, fb, b (outside, just missed), groundout to 2B, Iguchi advances to 3B. 1 out, runner on 3B.
Gonzalez (1-2): shot into CF, Iguchi scores. 1 out, runner on 1B (no one working in pen). HOU 0, SD 3.
Hairston (0-2): b, fb (back), ground out to Tejada, nice backhand, throws to 2B for the force out. 2 outs, runner on 1B.
Green (0-2): broken bat looper into LF, Hairston advances to 3B, Robinson comes to the mound. 2 outs, runners on 1B and 3B. [Borkowski begins warming up in the pen]
Bard (2-2): ground out to Berkman unassisted. 3 outs.

End 5: HOU 0, SD 3

Oswalt pitch count: 99 (66S, 33B).

otterjb · « **Reply #99 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:46:59 pm »

Quote from: matadorph on March 31, 2008, 10:44:59 pm

well, yeah. but he could've been cracked in the first inning.

True. Time to re-crack it.

Javier de Jesus Ortiz · « **Reply #100 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:47:12 pm »

Sorry if Cabrera's a Brave on my second post, but whats the deal with Chacon suiting up with 32? Per the official page, it states that he changed his number from that ridiculous 1 to Jim Umbricht's retired number. ...and "whats on tap" reaffirmed it. I don't understand how they can just pull something down off the rafters.

mihoba · « **Reply #101 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:50:30 pm »

Quote from: Amy on March 31, 2008, 10:41:32 pm

The Astros opening on the West coast sucks. For the first time I can recall, I'm about to turn off the game before it's over. The only bad thing about my new job is the 7am reporting time. What a bizarre opening day...no Pigpen and I have to give up on the game.

WFW, I have my alarm set @4:45. It's opening day forchristsakes! Who needs sleep?

otterjb · « **Reply #102 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:51:44 pm »

Quote from: Javier de Jesus Ortiz on March 31, 2008, 10:47:12 pm

Sorry if Cabrera's a Brave on my second post, but whats the deal with Chacon suiting up with 32? Per the official page, it states that he changed his number from that ridiculous 1 to Jim Umbricht's retired number. ...and "whats on tap" reaffirmed it. I don't understand how they can just pull something down off the rafters.

How'd you get that, "So, what? I'm a fucking clark. Sue me." thingy?

just wondering

pots · « **Reply #103 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:52:02 pm »

Good news, finally squaring up the ball, bad news there still outs. But improvement!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #104 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:53:06 pm »

Top 6: Peavy pitching:

Berkman (0-1): cs, ss, b, flied out to left. 1 out, none on.
Lee (0-2): b, hard hit liner to 3B. 2 outs, none on.
Tejada (1-2):cs, b, ss, b, b (checked swing), flied out to center field (beginning of the warning track).

Middle 6: HOU 0, SD 3

Peavy pitch count: 91 (59S, 32B).

mihoba · « **Reply #105 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:53:27 pm »

Quote from: otterjb on March 31, 2008, 10:51:44 pm

How'd you get that, "So, what? I'm a fucking clark. Sue me." thingy?

just wondering

You have a line to add something personal on your profile.

otterjb · « **Reply #106 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:55:27 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on March 31, 2008, 10:53:27 pm

You have a line to add something personal on your profile.

ah, jes. I see.

matadorph · « **Reply #107 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:57:35 pm »

Goddamn Peavy.

otterjb · « **Reply #108 on:** March 31, 2008, 10:58:34 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on March 31, 2008, 10:50:30 pm

Who needs sleep?

You can sleep when you're dead.

Roy pitched damned well tonight.

pravata · « **Reply #109 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:00:19 pm »

Quote from: otterjb on March 31, 2008, 10:58:34 pm

You can sleep when you're dead.

Roy pitched damned well tonight.

Peavy caught him napping. He was up too. I think the hip may have affected him.

MusicMan · « **Reply #110 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:10:18 pm »

Speed and defense, man. Speed and defense.

mihoba · « **Reply #111 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:10:24 pm »

Speed! Whew.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #112 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:10:37 pm »

Wooooooooooow Bourn!

matadorph · « **Reply #113 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:11:04 pm »

HOLY BOURN

Great catch in deep right center to keep the Astros chances alive.

Anit · « **Reply #114 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:11:14 pm »

its nice to have a real center fielder out there again

pravata · « **Reply #115 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:11:29 pm »

The Burn.

otterjb · « **Reply #116 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:11:54 pm »

Fuckin' A.

Bourn (no E) with a nice start to the season.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #117 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:12:45 pm »

Bottom 6: Oswalt still pitching (Borkowski warming up in the pen).

McAnulty (2-2): fb, b, ss, fb, fb, fb, b, ss (strikeout, 6th for Oswalt). 1 out, none on.
Peavy (1-1, sacrifice, 2 RBIs): b, cs, ss, b (checked swing), b, b (walk, 1st onf the night for Roy). 1 out, runner on 1B, Borkowski coming in to pitch for Roy.
Giles (0-3): b, b, cs, b, ss, b (walk). 1 out, runners on 1B and 2B.
Iguchi (2-3, 2 doubles, run): b, b, fb, cs, b (just missed), looper into shallow center, Peavy holds at 3B. 1 out, bases loaded.
Kouzmanoff (1-3): b (barely missed hitting him, Aumus out to talk with Borkowski), b (nice pitch), fb, fb, b, fb, (Moehler warming up in the bullpen), fb, grounder to 3B, Wigginton bobbles the ball so has to go home for the force out (should have been a DP). 2 outs, bases loaded.
Gonzalez (2-3, 2 singles, RBI): deep drive into center, Bourn gets a great jump, turns on the jets and gets to the ball for the out. Great play, saves 3 runs. The kid has looked good tonight!

End 6: HOU 0, SD 3

Roy's line: 5.1 IP, 11H, 3R, 3ER, 1BB, 6SO. 113 pitches (74S, 39B). A number of softly hit balls off Roy, as well as a couple of screamers. Didn't look as bad as the numbers (hits) might reflect, but not steller Roy either.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #118 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:12:57 pm »

The man can move. First play I ever saw him make was similar to that one in the college classic at MMPUS as a freshman.

believin · « **Reply #119 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:14:42 pm »

I am loving Michael Bourn. Glad I managed to get MLB TV working so I can watch the games while on the other side of the world (China).

His baserunning has been fun, and that catch....!

BudGirl · « **Reply #120 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:16:44 pm »

I love a good centerfielder.

matadorph · « **Reply #121 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:19:25 pm »

Cmon Blum.

Do to them what you'd do to us if you were in another uni.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #122 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:20:47 pm »

Top 7: Peavy pitching

Wigginton (0-2): flied out to CF. 1 out, none on.
Loretta (1-2): b, b, cs, fb, fb, fb, b, b (walk, 3rd of game by Peavy). [Nice approach again by Loretta. Looks better suited to hit 2nd than Pence]
Erstad (ph for Ausmus): cs, b (two warming up in the pen for the Padres), b, fb, roller to 2B for out, Loretta advances. 2 outs, runner on 2B.
Blum (ph in pitchers spot, here's your chance for some payback...): b, flied out to center field.

Middle 7: HOU 0, SD 3

Peavy pitch count through 7: 107 (68S, 39B).

mihoba · « **Reply #123 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:21:42 pm »

I hope that's all for Peavy, although Heath Bell followed by Hells Bells is not much easier.

matadorph · « **Reply #124 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:21:58 pm »

This Peavy guy is starting to piss me off.

I need more Verdicchio.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #125 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:25:28 pm »

Aaaaaaaaaaand the backhanded dig by Twinkie... nice.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #126 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:26:44 pm »

JD: "I think he (Lee) lost it in the lights a little bit and had to back up."

Mr. 94CG: "No, it's all the damn burritos."

BudGirl · « **Reply #127 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:30:54 pm »

This bullpen better not upset me. I have high expectations for them. Come on Brian.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #128 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:35:27 pm »

The kid is coming in to face the lefty Giles with runners on 1B and 2B. Looking forward to watching Wright work in a pressure situation.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #129 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:35:46 pm »

Blah blah blah pitch, blah blah blah hit, blah blah RBI, blah blah Padres blah 4-0 blech, blah blah Coop blah out to the blah mound blah blah pitching change blah blah blah.

MusicMan · « **Reply #130 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:39:47 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on March 31, 2008, 11:35:46 pm

Blah blah blah pitch, blah blah blah hit, blah blah RBI, blah blah Padres blah 4-0 blech, blah blah Coop blah out to the blah mound blah blah pitching change blah blah blah.

Thanks for writing the recap for me!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #131 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:40:20 pm »

Top 7: Moehler pitching, Towles in for Ausmus.

Hairston (0-3): cs, b, fb, b, fb (nice pitch in on the hands), soft grounder to Wigginton, quick release, and nice backhand in the dirt by Berkman, 1 out.
Green:s, lined single into LF, odd approach by Lee (JD says it looked like he might have lost it in the light). 1 out, runner on 1B.
Bard: b, cs, b (way inside), tapped to 1B, Berkman touches the bag for the second out (no chance for DP, runner going). 2 outs, runner on 2B.
McAnulty (2-3, 2 singles): cs, ft, b (Wright warming up in the bullpen), b, b, fb, b (friggin' walk, geez). 2 outs, runners on 1B and 2B.
Tony Clark (ph for Peavy): [Coop out to the mound], singles into CF, runner scores. 2 outs, runners on 1B and 2B. HOU 0, SD 4.
Giles (0-3, walk) [Wesley Wright coming in from the pen - MLB debut]: fb, b, b, b (outside), fb, ground out to Tejada. Nice MLB debut for the kid.

End 7: HOU 0, SD 4

Top of the order due up for Houston in the Top of the 8th. GO STROS!

pravata · « **Reply #132 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:41:10 pm »

Wesley Wright nick, Once ("OWN-cey")

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #133 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:41:22 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2008, 11:39:47 pm

Thanks for writing the recap for me!

You got it! I didn't quite capture the MLB debut for our lefty kid from the 'pen... nice christening. Go Stros!!

Tralfaz · « **Reply #134 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:43:04 pm »

How 'bout that Wesley Wright!

MusicMan · « **Reply #135 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:43:44 pm »

"Last year, Hunter almost never took an oh-fer."

OK, I think the kid will be great... but now we're clearly setting expectations too high.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #136 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:46:07 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2008, 11:43:44 pm

"Last year, Hunter almost never took an oh-fer."

OK, I think the kid will be great... but now we're clearly setting expectations too high.

The expectations put on Pence this season drive me nuts.

BudGirl · « **Reply #137 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:46:27 pm »

I'm thinking race for the lid should have been hunter's ba instead of astros wins.

BudGirl · « **Reply #138 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:47:06 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on March 31, 2008, 11:46:07 pm

The expectations put on Pence this season drive me nuts.

one season a career makes.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #139 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:48:58 pm »

Top 8: Heath Bell pitching.

Bourn (1-2, walk, 2 SBs): b (showing bunt), b, cs, ground out to 2B. 1 out.
Pence (0-3): b, fly ball out to CF. 2 outs.
Berkman (0-2, walk): b, b, b, cs, b (walk, his 2nd of the game). 2 outs, runner on 1B.
Lee (0-3): cs, b, b, b, flied out to left center. 3 outs.

Middle 8: HOU 0, SD 4
Geary warming up in the Houston bullpen.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #140 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:56:35 pm »

Bottom 8: Geary pitching

Iguchi (3-4, 2 doubles): fb, cs, b, ss (strikeout). 1 out, none on.
Kouzmanoff (1-4): fb, b, b, fb, ground out to Tejada. 2 outs, none on.
Gonzalez (2-4, 2 singles, RBI): b, fb, fb, b (high heat), ss (nice breaking ball for the strikeout).

End 8: HOU 0, SD 4
Cla Meredith warming up in the pen for the Padres

MusicMan · « **Reply #141 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:56:35 pm »

Very nice work by Geary.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #142 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:58:21 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2008, 11:56:35 pm

Very nice work by Geary.

2 strikeouts on 14 pitches - I can live with that.....

chuck · « **Reply #143 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:58:35 pm »

I don't know of anyone whose opinion is trustworthy who expects Pence to do anything other than continue to prove himself a good hitter. He's not going to hit .340. No one is. Maybe Ichiro. You can't sit Pence on opening day, but later in the year I would be all over starting Erstad rather than Pence against an all-world RHP like Peavy.

Speaking of, what Peavy does when he gets two strikes on a batter is magical.

BudGirl · « **Reply #144 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:59:14 pm »

well at least the Astros didn't have any errors tonight.

chuck · « **Reply #145 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:59:47 pm »

God damn that was stupid.

Twoniner · « **Reply #146 on:** March 31, 2008, 11:59:58 pm »

Oh my lord.

MusicMan · « **Reply #147 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:00:03 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on March 31, 2008, 11:59:14 pm

well at least the Astros didn't have any errors tonight.

Except for that baserunning blunder by Tejada.

BudGirl · « **Reply #148 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:00:04 am »

is anyone surprised?

Texifornia · « **Reply #149 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:00:10 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2008, 11:58:21 pm

2 strikeouts on 14 pitches - I can live with that.....

The ball was moving all over the place.

pravata · « **Reply #150 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:00:19 am »

Tejada shows the baserunning skills he learned in Oakland.

MusicMan · « **Reply #151 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:00:56 am »

Quote from: pravata on April 01, 2008, 12:00:19 am

Tejada shows the baserunning skills he learned in Oakland.

Either that or Berkman was in charge of the ST drills.

BudGirl · « **Reply #152 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:01:10 am »

probably would have been doubled off anyway.

MusicMan · « **Reply #153 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:01:40 am »

Happy opening day, folks. Recap in the morning.

chuck · « **Reply #154 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:01:40 am »

Only other team to get shut out today was the Giants. Very inauspicious company.

Greg M · « **Reply #155 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:01:57 am »

On a positive note, baseball's back.

mihoba · « **Reply #156 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:02:07 am »

Shutout on OD. That sucks.

otterjb · « **Reply #157 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:02:17 am »

Tejada had a good night hitting. Not so much on the thinking end.

BudGirl · « **Reply #158 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:02:27 am »

out hit 14 to 4. that better not happen tomorrow.

oh well, now I can go to bed.

night all.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #159 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:03:01 am »

Top 9: Meredith pitching

Tejada (1-3): cs, line drive into center for Tejada, tries to stretch it into a double but gets thrown (replay looks close). 1 out.
Wigginton (0-3): ground out to SS.
Loretta (1-2, single, walk): b, ss, groundout to 3B. Ballgame.

pots · « **Reply #160 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:03:35 am »

I'm left wanting more, let's play 2!

BossierNaut · « **Reply #161 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:04:08 am »

...good to see Baseball back..kind of....

otterjb · « **Reply #162 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:04:27 am »

1 down. 1-fucking-hundred-and-sixty-fucking-one to go.

The first millisecond of the marathon didn't go as planned.

matadorph · « **Reply #163 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:04:33 am »

The good news is the pitching held the opposing team to four runs! The bad news is the rejiggered lineup scored zero.

Same old same old.

Mother. Fucker.

Twoniner · « **Reply #164 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:05:11 am »

Quote

On a positive note, baseball's back.

Nobody stranded at 3rd either.

believin · « **Reply #165 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:05:24 am »

It wasn't all bad. Bourn was fun to watch on the basepaths and in the field. Tejada's ABs were good (despite the overly aggressive baserunning). Geary and Wright with good outings.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #166 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:06:10 am »

Sure, but on a positive note Bourn was impressive.

matadorph · « **Reply #167 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:07:25 am »

Quote from: Twoniner on April 01, 2008, 12:05:11 am

Nobody stranded at 3rd either.

No GIDPs either! Hooray.

chuck · « **Reply #168 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:07:47 am »

Quote from: matadorph on April 01, 2008, 12:04:33 am

The good news is the pitching held the opposing team to four runs!

Exactly. You have to think that if the team ERA is 4 this team will win a lot of games. More games than the Pirates, anyway.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #169 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:13:32 am »

Quote from: chuck on April 01, 2008, 12:07:47 am

More games than the Pirates, anyway.

Speaking of which, check out the box score on their opener today...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #170 on:** April 01, 2008, 12:14:26 am »

Quote from: Tralfaz on April 01, 2008, 12:06:10 am

Sure, but on a positive note Bourn was impressive.

He looked good in the field and at the plate today. Worked the count well, speed as advertised, solid performance all around. Loretta had some good professional ABs as well. Tejada was solid at the plate (just a bit over exuberant on the bases), and his fielding was adequate+. Wesley Wright impressed in his MLB debut too (down 3-1 in the count, but showed some poise in inducing the ground out).

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #171 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:12:33 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 01, 2008, 12:14:26 am

Tejada was solid at the plate (just a bit over exuberant on the bases),

More like monumentally stupid.

JimR · « **Reply #172 on:** April 01, 2008, 10:10:36 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2008, 08:43:55 pm

Everett just missed a grand slam in the 8th by about 2 feet (foul). Ended up flying out to left (0-4).

story of his life at the plate

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #173 on:** April 01, 2008, 07:28:07 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on April 01, 2008, 07:12:33 am

More like monumentally stupid.

Baserunning gaffe I'll grant you (especially with none out in the top of the 9th behind by 4 runs), but hardly 'monumentally stupid.' Personally, I can live with the 'mistake' (i.e. poor decision while trying to make something happen, hence the use of 'over exuberant').

Overall, I liked what I saw from Tejada last night. Using the oft frowned upon cliche, dudes a 'gamer' (plays hard, plays with desire and has skills).