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How much is Coop supposed to coach, or any manager for that matter? I was always under the impression that was the manager's job to manage both the players and the position coaches. Coop may be a great coach, but his managing skills to not seem to be up to snuff, IMO.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #27 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:07:42 pm »

LOL at Milo referencing Gene Krupa after hearing the beginning of Led Zep's "Rock and Roll."

He don't know how right he is!

JimR · « **Reply #28 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:08:31 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on August 28, 2008, 02:04:28 pm

How much is Coop supposed to coach, or any manager for that matter? I was always under the impression that was the manager's job to manage both the players and the position coaches. Coop may be a great coach, but his managing skills to not seem to be up to snuff, IMO.

they all coach.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #29 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:09:18 pm »

He hit the fucking cow!

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #30 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:09:33 pm »

Q with a dong to left center, Astros 2, Reds 0

Bottom 5th, 0 on, 1 out.

Limey · « **Reply #31 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:09:43 pm »

Quote from: tophfar on August 28, 2008, 02:04:21 pm

1-0 good guys, top 5

And then Q tees off on one...2-0.

Limey · « **Reply #32 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:10:17 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on August 28, 2008, 02:09:18 pm

He hit the fucking cow!

Winna! Winna! Chicken...erm...sandwich.

sporadic · « **Reply #33 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:10:36 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 28, 2008, 02:08:31 pm

they all coach.

thanks, my knowledge of the subject is more than somewhat lacking

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #34 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:21:53 pm »

Q hooks a runner! Dickerson was leaning off first, and he is no more.

Mid 6th, Astros 2, Reds 0.

sporadic · « **Reply #35 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:22:47 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on August 28, 2008, 02:21:53 pm

Q hooks a runner! Dickerson was leaning off first, and he is no more.

Mid 6th, Astros 2, Reds 0.

If Q just gets marginally better with the bat he could turn out OK (pending his attitude holds up)

Lurch · « **Reply #36 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:23:06 pm »

Q picked off the Fox Sports camera crew. Sounded nice.

Lurch · « **Reply #37 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:24:27 pm »

Ty goes deep again. Left center 3-0 bottom of the 6th

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #38 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:24:57 pm »

I'm listening on XM, so I have no idea.

Wiggin-ton leads of the home half of the 6th with another long one. That man continues to punish the ball.

Lurch · « **Reply #39 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:26:16 pm »

Astros lead the NL in Aug homers, with 39. So they've got that going for them, which is nice.

JimR · « **Reply #40 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:28:36 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on August 28, 2008, 02:22:47 pm

If Q just gets marginally better with the bat he could turn out OK (pending his attitude holds up)

he was ok the day he came up. what does his bat have to do with it?

mihoba · « **Reply #41 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:29:48 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on August 28, 2008, 02:26:16 pm

Astros lead the NL in Aug homers, with 39. So they've got that going for them, which is nice.

With Berkman only providing 4 of those 39.

sporadic · « **Reply #42 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:33:00 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 28, 2008, 02:28:36 pm

he was ok the day he came up. what does his bat have to do with it?

nothing to do with his catching, but it sure would be a nice bonus...should have stated such initially

JimR · « **Reply #43 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:33:46 pm »

does Pence ever watch tape of his ABs? damn, he is awful.

mihoba · « **Reply #44 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:37:13 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 28, 2008, 02:33:46 pm

does Pence ever watch tape of his ABs? damn, he is awful.

He looks okay once in a while, laying off the junk, then flails away the rest of the time. Very strange. Spaz like, in fact.

hostros7 · « **Reply #45 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:40:03 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on August 28, 2008, 02:04:28 pm

How much is Coop supposed to coach, or any manager for that matter? I was always under the impression that was the manager's job to manage both the players and the position coaches. Coop may be a great coach, but his managing skills to not seem to be up to snuff, IMO.

On last night's postgame, Coop pretty much came out and said Hunter doesn't listen to anything Coop coaches him on... then proceeded to correct himself and just say "hardheaded" or some other euphemism. Either way, Coop needs to shut his effin mouf.

Although I can see Hunter being like that big dumb puppy lab, sitting there panting wildly after running away while his master is cautioning "staayy, stayy.." the second the back has turned taking off again after the birds.

tophfar · « **Reply #46 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:53:27 pm »

i turn my back for two minutes and suddenly its 3-2, but thankfully made out of the inning with the lead. bottom 7.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #47 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:54:18 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on August 28, 2008, 01:30:30 pm

It wouldn't bother me one bit to see the entire coaching staff canned at this point.

I'll settle for Cecil.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #48 on:** August 28, 2008, 02:55:40 pm »

Quote from: tophfar on August 28, 2008, 02:53:27 pm

i turn my back for two minutes and suddenly its 3-2, but thankfully made out of the inning with the lead. bottom 7.

Then don't turn your back......................

tophfar · « **Reply #49 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:00:59 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on August 28, 2008, 02:55:40 pm

Then don't turn your back......................

Advice I wish I had heeded in any number of situations.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #50 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:27:46 pm »

So, what is the current score, inning now? Thanks.

petner · « **Reply #51 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:29:33 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on August 28, 2008, 03:27:46 pm

So, what is the current score, inning now? Thanks.

Stros up 3-2, Top of the 9th, Valverde on, 2 outs, 2-2 count...

petner · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:30:45 pm »

Valverde struck out the side for his 35th save.

ValpoCory · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:31:32 pm »

Is the Valverde deal Ed Wade's best moment as Astros GM so far?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:31:51 pm »

Thanks petner.

matadorph · « **Reply #55 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:32:03 pm »

Valverde absolutely dominated that inning. They weren't even able to put a bat on the ball.

Limey · « **Reply #56 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:33:42 pm »

Quote from: petner on August 28, 2008, 03:30:45 pm

Valverde struck out the side for his 35th save.

Triple Ponche!

JimR · « **Reply #57 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:36:17 pm »

Papa Grande was throwing about 110mph

Limey · « **Reply #58 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:40:17 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 28, 2008, 03:36:17 pm

Papa Grande was throwing about 110mph

Making sure he had time for a shower before hitting Happy Hour.

mihoba · « **Reply #59 on:** August 28, 2008, 03:42:56 pm »

Quote from: ValpoCory on August 28, 2008, 03:31:32 pm

Is the Valverde deal Ed Wade's best moment as Astros GM so far?

It involved trading Mr .196 Chris Burke, so yes.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #60 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:00:49 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on August 28, 2008, 01:30:30 pm

It wouldn't bother me one bit to see the entire coaching staff canned at this point.

Who would you replace them with? Got anyone in mind?

Bench · « **Reply #61 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:20:56 pm »

Well that was a fun game. Afternoon appointment gets cancelled and ten minutes later a buddy calls me up offering tickets to the game.

A day well spent.

sporadic · « **Reply #62 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:31:06 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 28, 2008, 04:00:49 pm

Who would you replace them with? Got anyone in mind?

I think they would be hard-pressed to do much worse, but when taking that opinion the source must be considered

Limey · « **Reply #63 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:39:52 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on August 28, 2008, 04:00:49 pm

Who would you replace them with? Got anyone in mind?

Jim.

Lurch · « **Reply #64 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:42:06 pm »

I saw someone handing out Coach / Zipp '09 flyers in front of walgreens today. The girl scouts were pissed.

sporadic · « **Reply #65 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:43:12 pm »

Quote from: Limey on August 28, 2008, 04:39:52 pm

Jim.

Q: Jim, why did you choose to pinch hit for Bourn in the 8th?

A: Fuck you, next question

juliogotay · « **Reply #66 on:** August 28, 2008, 04:49:06 pm »

Quote from: JimR on August 28, 2008, 01:27:04 pm

fucking insanity. someone remind Cooper how long we chased that kid and who we gave up for him.

Well put.

MRaup · « **Reply #67 on:** August 29, 2008, 04:44:24 pm »

Quote from: sporadic on August 28, 2008, 04:43:12 pm

Q: Jim, why did you choose to pinch hit for Bourn in the 8th?

A: Fuck you, next question

Q: Coach, what did you tell Oswalt when you went out to get him in the 8th?

A: WFW. Next question.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #68 on:** August 29, 2008, 06:07:47 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on August 29, 2008, 04:44:24 pm

Q: Coach, what did you tell Oswalt when you went out to get him in the 8th?

A: WFW. Next question.

Q: Coach, why did you send Pence back to AAA?

A: What are you, 16?

Q: Huh?

A: 14, you're 14 aren't you.