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Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« on: July 22, 2008, 07:13:22 pm »
Pirates:

N. McLouth CF
F. Sanchez 2B
R. Doumit C
J. Bay LF
X. Nady RF
A. LaRoche 1B
J. Bautista 3B
P. Maholm P
J. Wilson SS

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K. Matsui 2B
M. Bourn CF
L. Berkman 1B
C. Lee LF
M. Tejada SS
H. Pence RF
T. Wigginton 3B
H. Quintero C
J. Cassel P
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2008, 07:18:30 pm »
Bourn hitting 2nd vs a lefthander.   Nice Coop.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2008, 07:29:28 pm »
At least he's playing. Limey, you around? I'm in some club in NY, waiting for Jarvis Cocker to come on.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2008, 07:59:54 pm »
Middle 4: PIT 3, HOU 0

Pirates have scored on 2 solo HRs + a run on a DP in the 2nd.

Astros are 10 up, 10 down.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2008, 08:02:37 pm »
Bourn with the first hit, a nice line drive over SS.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2008, 08:06:18 pm »
Thought Kaz had an opportunity to get a hit as well, looked like he hung around in the box for a bit before he realized it might be fair and started running.

Nice swing by Bourn though, would enjoy seeing a lot more of that as the season progresses.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #6 on: July 22, 2008, 08:14:38 pm »
Love wathing Q with the snap throw.  Sanchez was definitely out on that play (ump called him safe).
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #7 on: July 22, 2008, 08:15:43 pm »
Cassel is a fine batting practice pitcher.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #8 on: July 22, 2008, 08:15:56 pm »
That motherfucker was out. Lance has to remember that Q will throw it over there with very little provocation.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2008, 08:28:57 pm »
So when, exactl, are the Astros issuing the press release that Coop is certifiably insane?
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #10 on: July 22, 2008, 08:41:50 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on July 22, 2008, 08:28:57 pm
So when, exactl, are the Astros issuing the press release that Coop is certifiably insane?

Are you still worked up about Matsui's leading off or his bunting five runs down or what?

The press release should certainly say that the owner is insane, but the park is full and that provides a contrary indicator.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #11 on: July 22, 2008, 08:47:02 pm »
Quote from: chuck on July 22, 2008, 08:41:50 pm
The press release should certainly say that the owner is insane, but the park is full and that provides a contrary indicator.

Even Scrap-iron is at the game tonight.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #12 on: July 22, 2008, 08:48:39 pm »
Do the fans pay ANY attention to the game?  Geez...
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #13 on: July 22, 2008, 08:49:18 pm »
Pirates play pile-on with a monster 3-run homer to the tracks...  Ugh(ly).
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #14 on: July 22, 2008, 08:49:32 pm »
Quote from: chuck on July 22, 2008, 08:41:50 pm
Are you still worked up about Matsui's leading off or his bunting five runs down or what?

Yes, I'm worked up about putting Matsui 1 and Bourn 2 for no damn reason.  They're jerking Bourn around in ways that are simply illogical.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2008, 08:57:31 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on July 22, 2008, 08:49:32 pm
Yes, I'm worked up about putting Matsui 1 and Bourn 2 for no damn reason.  They're jerking Bourn around in ways that are simply illogical.

Maybe he thinks he's trying to protect Bourn batting him second.

I'll know Coop's gone totally off the deep end once I see the pitcher batting 8th.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2008, 09:00:55 pm »
I'm trying to figure out what the trigger was for pulling Cassel after 4 2/3. If you were really worried about the game, there were plenty of reasons to pull him earlier. At that point, it's 5-0, and is bringing in Paronto really going to make any difference? Why not let Cassel finish the inning?
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2008, 09:01:39 pm »
Quote from: chuck on July 22, 2008, 08:57:31 pm
I'll know Coop's gone totally off the deep end once I see the pitcher batting 8th.

Leadoff batting second is his version of pitcher batting eighth.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #18 on: July 22, 2008, 09:03:21 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on July 22, 2008, 08:49:32 pm
Yes, I'm worked up about putting Matsui 1 and Bourn 2 for no damn reason.  They're jerking Bourn around in ways that are simply illogical.

I'd agree that putting Bourn in the 2 hole doesn't make sense, but to say the Astros are jerking him around is a little overkill...

Bourn is 116th in OBP, 117th in SLG and 119th in OPS out of 119 in the NL of players with at least 200 ABs this season (per Campbell anyway).  Don't necessarily think those type of numbers 'earn' him a spot at the top of the lineup.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #19 on: July 22, 2008, 09:05:57 pm »
It's not about earning it.  My comments about the lineup are specific to the fact that Bourn will be a leadoff hitter, or he will not be a starter - so why bat him elsewhere?

As for the other jerking him around - as the Coach commented, they have his approach at the plate so screwed up at this point that I'm sure he can't even see straight.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #20 on: July 22, 2008, 09:10:56 pm »
Quote from: MusicMan on July 22, 2008, 09:05:57 pm
It's not about earning it.  My comments about the lineup are specific to the fact that Bourn will be a leadoff hitter, or he will not be a starter - so why bat him elsewhere?

As for the other jerking him around - as the Coach commented, they have his approach at the plate so screwed up at this point that I'm sure he can't even see straight.

Earning it was a poor choice of words, point taken.  Still don't think I'd categorize him as being 'jerked around' though.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #21 on: July 22, 2008, 10:18:45 pm »
Quote from: chuck on July 22, 2008, 08:57:31 pm

I'll know Coop's gone totally off the deep end once I see the pitcher batting 8th.


At least there's precedence for that lunacy.
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Re: Pirates at Astros - 7/22/08
« Reply #22 on: July 22, 2008, 11:03:31 pm »
Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 22, 2008, 08:48:39 pm
Do the fans pay ANY attention to the game?  Geez...

Uh, I was there and I did.  I have the scorecard to prove it.
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