Author Topic: ASTROS at minnesota 6.20.09 (Read 5338 times)

BatGirl · « **on:** June 20, 2009, 05:36:19 pm »

in case you missed taras' preview
budgirl's recap of last night
mlb gameday

starting lineups

ASTROS
bourn, cf
keppinger, 3b
tejada, ss
lee, dh
berkman, 1b
pence, rf
rodriguez, c
erstad, lf
kata, 2b

twins
harris, ss
mauer, c
morneau, 1b
kubel, dh
cuddyer, rf
buscher, 3b
young, lf
gomez, cf
plunto, 2b

JaneDoe · « **Reply #1 on:** June 20, 2009, 05:57:21 pm »

Happy Birthday game for Carlos Lee!

Reuben · « **Reply #2 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:02:26 pm »

Is Maysonet hurt?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #3 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:11:01 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on June 20, 2009, 06:02:26 pm

Is Maysonet hurt?

If he is, I haven't heard about it. From reading her 'tweets', Footer hasn't either... LINK, LINK

Coop said Matsui was getting a "maintenance day off" Saturday. I don't understand why Maysonet isn't playing more.

Then again, I don't understand a lot of the decisions that are made. Like players often say, "I just work here."

Reuben · « **Reply #4 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:20:12 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on June 20, 2009, 06:11:01 pm

If he is, I haven't heard about it. From reading her 'tweets', Footer hasn't either... LINK, LINK

Coop said Matsui was getting a "maintenance day off" Saturday. I don't understand why Maysonet isn't playing more.

Then again, I don't understand a lot of the decisions that are made. Like players often say, "I just work here."

Wow. Footer has not gone soft, I see.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #5 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:20:13 pm »

Oh that's an encouraging start for Moehler.

Limey · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:20:48 pm »

I see Moehler brought his A Game again tonight.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #7 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:21:25 pm »

Mother of fucking god damn shit

JaneDoe · « **Reply #8 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:22:58 pm »

Nice stretch by Berkman.

Reuben · « **Reply #9 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:27:59 pm »

Has Bourn got some kind of 3-D glasses on out there? Or maybe he swiped Valverde's specs?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #10 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:41:17 pm »

Son of a bitch

JaneDoe · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:41:38 pm »

Has Moehler morphed into Backe?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:42:23 pm »

This homer an inning shit is getting old. That's 11 in 52 innings for this Moehler.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:43:10 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on June 20, 2009, 06:42:23 pm

This homer an inning shit is getting old. That's 11 in 52 innings for this Moehler.

C'mon get Happy!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:50:28 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 20, 2009, 06:43:10 pm

C'mon get Happy!

I'm happy that Moehler isn't batting tonight. I can always find the silver lining.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:52:00 pm »

Anyone see the throwback unis in the White Sox/Reds game?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:53:55 pm »

Kata involved in 6 of the first 7 outs.

Matt · « **Reply #17 on:** June 20, 2009, 06:56:11 pm »

I think those Twins hats are as bad as the watermelon ones.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:04:23 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 20, 2009, 06:52:00 pm

Anyone see the throwback unis in the White Sox/Reds game?

Did the Sox wear shorts like they did for a while in the 1970's?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #19 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:11:07 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on June 20, 2009, 07:04:23 pm

Did the Sox wear shorts like they did for a while in the 1970's?

Nope. Civil Rights Game

Quote

When the Reds and White Sox take the field in front of a sold-out park, both teams will be wearing throwback uniforms from 1964, the year that the Civil Rights Act was passed to outlaw racial segregation in schools, public places and employment.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #20 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:12:10 pm »

Not really believing the whole 'and Keppinger almost never strikes out' school of thought anymore...

BatGirl · « **Reply #21 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:13:19 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 20, 2009, 05:57:21 pm

Happy Birthday game for Carlos Lee!

not so far

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #22 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:14:26 pm »

Nice to hear that Rik Aalbert doesn't believe in that pitchcount bromide.

BatGirl · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:15:55 pm »

man. bert's a yapper.

(edited because i must be drunk)

JaneDoe · « **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:19:59 pm »

Quote from: BatGirl on June 20, 2009, 07:15:55 pm

man. chuck's a yapper.

Chuck?

BatGirl · « **Reply #25 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:21:10 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 20, 2009, 07:19:59 pm

Chuck?

it's the 64's, girl

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #26 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:25:37 pm »

There we go Pudge!

JaneDoe · « **Reply #27 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:26:05 pm »

Pudge!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #28 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:37:19 pm »

I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop with Moehler.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #29 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:39:02 pm »

Coop gets tossed.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #30 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:39:09 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on June 20, 2009, 07:37:19 pm

I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop with Coop.

FIFM

BatGirl · « **Reply #31 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:39:29 pm »

oh my

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:40:01 pm »

About time you supported a player Cooper, and you got run probably for what someone else said.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #33 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:40:11 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on June 20, 2009, 07:39:02 pm

Coop gets tossed.

Without leaving the bench (JD thinks it was because others were griping from the bench, not for anything Coop was doing).

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #34 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:41:31 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on June 20, 2009, 07:40:01 pm

About time you supported a player Cooper, and you got run probably for what someone else said.

Brownie noted a couple of times that Pudge kept looking over to the Astros bench for some help.

Alkie · « **Reply #35 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:41:48 pm »

We're watching the Twins broadcast, and it clearly sounded like a foul tip on this broadcast.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #36 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:43:30 pm »

Any idea what he was bitching about? I've just got GameDay here...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #37 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:43:48 pm »

Throw the %^#$%$# ball Berkman. GEEZ!

Lurch · « **Reply #38 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:45:20 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on June 20, 2009, 07:43:30 pm

Any idea what he was bitching about? I've just got GameDay here...

Pudge thought he caught a foul tip 3rd strike. The ump called it a ball. Pudge was livid and looked to the bench for some support... got none.

BudGirl · « **Reply #39 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:46:25 pm »

should be an error on berkman, not a stolen base. horrible.

and cooper is an idiot.

Alkie · « **Reply #40 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:48:50 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on June 20, 2009, 07:45:20 pm

Pudge thought he caught a foul tip 3rd strike. The ump called it a ball. Pudge was livid and looked to the bench for some support... got none.

Then Layne threw Coop out on general principle.

"Why'd you throw me out?"

"You're a bitch. Stand by your team."

Alkie · « **Reply #41 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:51:03 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on June 20, 2009, 07:46:25 pm

and cooper is an idiot.

I admit it, I've barely watched the Astros this entire season. Ever since it was made clear that the team would be run by the fans and the editorial page and not by baseball men, I've really found it hard to feel the same level of loyalty. Gar should have never been canned. Never. Should have managed the team til he died.

So, you get a man who isn't an idiot, he's just disinterested. That's why he's got the job.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #42 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:52:20 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on June 20, 2009, 07:48:50 pm

Then Layne threw Coop out on general principle.

"Why'd you throw me out?"

"You're a bitch. Stand by your team."

Awesome.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #43 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:52:48 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on June 20, 2009, 07:45:20 pm

Pudge thought he caught a foul tip 3rd strike. The ump called it a ball. Pudge was livid and looked to the bench for some support... got none.

Thanks.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #44 on:** June 20, 2009, 07:57:49 pm »

Don't know if its 'sound baseball thinking' or not, but this 1st pitch sacrifice bunt after Bourn gets on with no outs in the middle innings as an away team is starting to annoy the crap out of me.

Savage · « **Reply #45 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:18:55 pm »

A little redemption for Michaels...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #46 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:19:00 pm »

Pudge and Michaels with back-to-back RBIs. Game tied at 3.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #47 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:19:30 pm »

I guess my Rally Bourbon is working. Nice job by Michaels there.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #48 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:21:10 pm »

BOURN with a 2-out homer to right. AWESOME!

Savage · « **Reply #49 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:21:38 pm »

That's it - i'm pulling the trigger on the Bourn jersey.

BudGirl · « **Reply #50 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:21:44 pm »

i love that kid more and more each day.

Savage · « **Reply #51 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:24:12 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on June 20, 2009, 08:21:44 pm

i love that kid more and more each day.

He's like a mini-Ausmus replacement.

BudGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:25:49 pm »

Quote from: Savage on June 20, 2009, 08:24:12 pm

He's like a mini-Ausmus replacement.

while i love bourn, he's not ausmus. there is no replacement. i just had to move on.

MikeyBoy · « **Reply #53 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:28:58 pm »

Did Bourn knock the cover off the ball?

BudGirl · « **Reply #54 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:31:47 pm »

Kata's flashing some leather. nice play

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #55 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:32:03 pm »

Kata certainly likes to show off the leather at 2B. Great dive to the right and then throw!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #56 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:39:56 pm »

And PUMA not giving 'em a chance to catch that one over the wall with a no doubter to right. Top 8: HOU 6, MIN 3

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #57 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:49:00 pm »

Come on Hawkins. Be careful.

BudGirl · « **Reply #58 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:52:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on June 20, 2009, 08:49:00 pm

Come on Hawkins. Be careful.

seems like a big fuck you to you

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #59 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:52:51 pm »

Hawk making it close, allowing a 2 out 2 run shot to Kuebel... Bottom 8: HOU 6, MIN 5

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #60 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:57:40 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on June 20, 2009, 08:52:35 pm

seems like a big fuck you to you

Yep.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #61 on:** June 20, 2009, 08:57:45 pm »

In comes the knuckler. Hadn't seen one of those in a while...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #62 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:12:18 pm »

Crede up to PH with speed on 2B and 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th...

Savage · « **Reply #63 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:13:04 pm »

I hate Crede.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #64 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:14:21 pm »

And the Good Guys pull it off! Ballgame: HOU 6, MIN 5

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #65 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:14:51 pm »

Whew! Valverde didn't have good command.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #66 on:** June 20, 2009, 09:40:05 pm »

Coop in the postgame:

He considers Bourn the team MVP so far this year.

On the ejection (summary): Thought it was a swing and foul tip. Yelled at him that I thought he was wrong, and he ejected me before I really said much.

Nothing was said (or asked) why he sat his ass on the bench so long despite the fact Pudge was looking over to him for some help (although the post game commentators were critical of the non-assist...).