Author Topic: Begging for disappointment -- Astros v. FTC 7/29/09 (Read 10520 times)

Rebel Jew · « **on:** July 29, 2009, 01:10:29 pm »

Houston
     AB    R    H    RBI    HR    BB    K    SB    LOB    Season Avg
M. Bourn cf    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .288
J. Keppinger 3b    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .283
M. Tejada ss    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .328
C. Lee lf    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .310
G. Blum 1b    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .274
H. Pence rf    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .293
I. Rodriguez c    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .254
K. Matsui 2b    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .244
M. Hampton p    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .312
Totals    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0
Chi Cubs
     AB    R    H    RBI    HR    BB    K    SB    LOB    Season Avg
R. Johnson cf    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .248
R. Theriot ss    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .292
D. Lee 1b    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .290
A. Ramirez 3b    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .336
M. Bradley rf    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .246
A. Soriano lf    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .251
J. Baker 2b    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .192
K. Hill c    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    .198
R. Wells p

What wacky shenanigans will Coop perform today?

Guinness · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:12:04 pm »

Can we just start of by saying fuck the cubs for scheduling 2 day games during the week?

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:16:07 pm »

Quote from: Guinness on July 29, 2009, 01:12:04 pm

Can we just start of by saying fuck the cubs for scheduling 2 day games during the week?

Fuck the Cubs for living in that compost heap called Wrigley Field.

Astroholic · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:16:45 pm »

FTC for no reason.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #4 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:17:49 pm »

Quote from: Guinness on July 29, 2009, 01:12:04 pm

Can we just start of by saying fuck the cubs for scheduling 2 day games during the week?

are you kidding? the cubs continued practice of scheduling regular day games is one of the few interesting things about them. plus, it was the source of maybe the greatest recent FTC meltdown (dusty baker's 'effect of heat on dark skin' rant)

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #5 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:19:41 pm »

(phew...) i forgot about these late :20 starts they do on wgn-- thought for a moment we'd be getting greg lucas all game, but he just threw it to JD and BB after the break

MusicMan · « **Reply #6 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:19:57 pm »

Holy shit... Coop's lineup almost makes sense today!

moriartp · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:20:29 pm »

FTC for making me hear the goddamn TexMessage commercial again. And again.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:26:23 pm »

T1

-Randy Wells facing Bourn. JD says he's been on a hot streak, and he starts out with some good offspeed stuff. He seems to work pretty fast also. Bourn gets a good swing on a 2-2 fastball, but flies out to left

-Good curve starts out Kep, high inside fastball, change grounded out 6-3

-90 mph fastball on the outside corner for strike one, breaking ball taken for ball 2, surprises tejada with a fastball that he swings late on, changeup fouled off, splitter inside then another spliiter grounded out 4-3

0-0 to the bottom of the 1st, Wells has a good approach-- works quickly between pitches and not afraid to throw strikes

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:32:29 pm »

B1
Hampton 6-7 on the year with a 4.7 ERA, passable for a 4th starter I'd say

-Johnson gets behind 0-2 after swinging over a great slider, Johnson fouls off a couple, fastball outside, opposite field single on a low and away fastball

-Theriot with the stupid soul patch up, doubles a cutter? down the line

2nd and 3rd no outs

BudGirl · « **Reply #10 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:32:50 pm »

thanks for the pbp joey. mucho appreciated.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #11 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:33:05 pm »

Why didn't Pence throw to 3rd?

MusicMan · « **Reply #12 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:33:16 pm »

"Maybe an ill-advised decision by Pence".

No shit. PENCE?!?! still has no clue how to keep his throws feasibly cut off.

MusicMan · « **Reply #13 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:33:27 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 01:33:05 pm

Why didn't Pence throw to 3rd?

Because he's Pence.

MusicMan · « **Reply #14 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:34:52 pm »

Coop brings in the IF in the first inning. Fucking stupid. I cannot believe this guy is our manager.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #15 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:34:53 pm »

-Lee flies out to right-center on first pitch, Pence throws home and though the throw was better than i expected he didn't have a chance and THeriot is able to get to third

1-0

-Infield in, Aramis single through the hole in short

2-0

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #16 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:37:06 pm »

-Milton Bradley up. BB mentioning how many walks he's been taking in July, Hampton gets behind 3-1 as BB notes all the problems he's had in the first inning this year (20 runs in 18 starts), walks Bradley on a straight fb wayyy outside

1st and 2nd 1 out for Soriano

BudGirl · « **Reply #17 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:37:28 pm »

JDRF gets $100 from Walgreens for each Cub that gets a walk.

Fuck you cubs.

this is going to suck

MusicMan · « **Reply #18 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:37:31 pm »

Fuck.

JackAstro · « **Reply #19 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:38:05 pm »

Infield still in?

MusicMan · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:38:10 pm »

Hampton has now allowed 23 runs in the first inning of 18 starts.

I don't care if he gives up 20 today. He has to stay in.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #21 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:38:29 pm »

-GOODBYE baseball. soriano hits first pitch into the bleachers, where the shirtless shitheads all rub their dicks on each other

0-5

Noe · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:39:00 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 01:33:05 pm

Why didn't Pence throw to 3rd?

Jimmy Dugan (because Cooper won't say anything): ~~Evelyn~~ Hunter, could you come here for a second? Which team do you play for?
~~Evelyn Gardner~~ Hunter Pence: Well, I'm a ~~Peach~~ Astro.
Jimmy Dugan: Well I was just wonderin' why you would throw home when we got a two-run lead. You let the tying run get on second base and we lost the lead because of you. Start using your head. That's the lump that's three feet above your ass.

MusicMan · « **Reply #23 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:39:14 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 29, 2009, 01:38:05 pm

Infield still in?

I would say that Hampton can blame 1 run on Coop, but he's just sucked.

chuck · « **Reply #24 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:40:51 pm »

Four pitch walk after a three run home run. My favorite.

PSR · « **Reply #25 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:41:36 pm »

Could we please find the fucking plate?

That's approximately 1,000,000 walks in 2+ games. We're giving these games away.

JackAstro · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:41:57 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 29, 2009, 01:32:29 pm

Hampton 6-7 on the year with a 5.19 ERA, passable for a 4th starter I'd say

FIFY

MusicMan · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:09 pm »

Fuck it. Let Pence pitch.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:16 pm »

-JD says cutter that didn't cut on the HR, then he walks some CUb shitbad on four pitches, Dewey Robinson out to chat

-Koye Hill up, attacks him then goes up 0-2 on good slider, wild pitch on slider in the dirt, outside cutter fouled off, smash up the middle for another RBI

0-6

Astroholic · « **Reply #29 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:23 pm »

Quote from: PSR on July 29, 2009, 01:41:36 pm

Could we please find the fucking plate?

That's approximately 1,000,000 walks in 2+ games. We're giving these games away.

ummmmm........ didnt the stros win yesterday?

Andyzipp · « **Reply #30 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:26 pm »

6-0 Chicago.

Hampton is just bad.

I hope Cooper realizes that he's gotta keep him in.

BudGirl · « **Reply #31 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:28 pm »

So MM, are you going to declare buyer or seller earlier than Thursday?

JackAstro · « **Reply #32 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:42 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 29, 2009, 01:32:29 pm

Hampton 6-7 on the year with a 5.29 ERA, passable for a 4th starter I'd say

FIFM

BudGirl · « **Reply #33 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:42:54 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 29, 2009, 01:42:26 pm

6-0 Chicago.

Hampton is just bad.

I hope Cooper realizes that he's gotta keep him in.

Cooper realize anything? doubtful

MusicMan · « **Reply #34 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:43:42 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 01:42:28 pm

So MM, are you going to declare buyer or seller earlier than Thursday?

Neither a borrower nor a lender be. Other teams are bad enough that we could hang around, but you can't patch all the holes on this team without irresponsibly mortgaging the future.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #35 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:44:43 pm »

So, which position players can pitch? Maybe Jason Lane would like to get it rolling.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #36 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:45:00 pm »

As I posted in the Norris thread ... it was Bud's day to pitch in RR. He may still get in this game early.

MusicMan · « **Reply #37 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:45:05 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 29, 2009, 01:42:42 pm

FIFM

Now into the bottom 5 of qualifying NL pitchers.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #38 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:45:22 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 01:44:43 pm

So, which position players can pitch? Maybe Jason Lane would like to get it rolling.

Edwin Maysonet would love to play in a game. Any game.

(yes I know he was sent down).

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #39 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:46:18 pm »

-Randy Wells bunts, thankfully getting us an out away from the end of the inning. Sac Fly and Sac bunt the only outs we've gotten.

"It's Wrigley Field, anything can happen" says JD.

Johnson bounces foul, Hampton with outside cutter, then manages to get it right perfect on the outside corner, Johnson forced to protect when he throws curve and flies out to Bourn (who had to do some serious shading with his glove in order to catch it)

0-6 to the T2, Lee, Blum, and PENCE!!! up

matadorph · « **Reply #40 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:47:04 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 29, 2009, 01:42:26 pm

6-0 Chicago.

Hampton is just bad.

I hope Cooper realizes that he's gotta keep him in.

Judging from the body language of his mound visit, I'd say Dewey had a message for Hampton along the lines of "you suck today, but you're just gonna have to tough this one out and take one for the team."

Noe · « **Reply #41 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:47:50 pm »

JD just did a "Let's reconstruct the inning..." and basically called out Hunter Pence for the unraveling of the inning for failure to throw to third or at minimum hit the cutoff man. JD made a case for the possibility of a DP but I did not follow his logic, Theriot was at second, not first. However, while I do think Pence was absolutely wrong for missing the cut-off man... Hampton just looks horrible today.

You're number #3 starter folks... and if Roy is hurt, your #2 starter folks. Heaven help the Astros!

BudGirl · « **Reply #42 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:49:42 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 01:47:50 pm

JD just did a "Let's reconstruct the inning..." and basically called out Hunter Pence for the unraveling of the inning for failure to throw to third or at minimum hit the cutoff man. JD made a case for the possibility of a DP but I did not follow his logic, Theriot was at second, not first. However, while I do think Pence was absolutely wrong for missing the cut-off man... Hampton just looks horrible today.

You're number #3 starter folks... and if Roy is hurt, your #2 starter folks. Heaven help the Astros!

Cliff Lee just got traded to Philadelphia. Heaven might get us Halladay instead.

Noe · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:49:52 pm »

That Lee single was the slowest developing play I've ever seen. For a minute, I thought it was a slo-mo replay!

BudGirl · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:50:33 pm »

I am so glad this is JackAstro's game to recap.

JackAstro · « **Reply #45 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:50:53 pm »

Dear Hunter,

Please hit a 6-run homer.

Yours in irrational optimism and adoration,
The Lodge

JackAstro · « **Reply #46 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:51:31 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 01:50:33 pm

I am so glad this is JackAstro's game to recap.

I have a feeling it's gonna be short.

BudGirl · « **Reply #47 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:51:49 pm »

OMG OMG Pence walked!!!

Noe · « **Reply #48 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:52:52 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 01:49:42 pm

Cliff Lee just got traded to Philadelphia. Heaven might get us Halladay instead.

Halladay was never a serious consideration for a trade (as from my understanding). Toronto wanted to gauge interest and were surprised how they were lowballed (in their own mind) by everyone that was interested. No one is paying this year, by and large, in any type of dollar and prospect high cost.

JackAstro · « **Reply #49 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:53:01 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 01:51:49 pm

OMG OMG Pence walked!!!

On water?!?!?!? EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! (clapping in girlish excitement)

MusicMan · « **Reply #50 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:54:06 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 29, 2009, 01:51:31 pm

I have a feeling it's gonna be short.

Not as short as mine.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #51 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:54:15 pm »

T2

-Lee does some funny dance to be safe, then i think a double play happened, next thing i know i look up and pence is standing tall at the plate, he WALKS! JD and BB calling it a "rare walk," Pudge up JD proposing giving heart rate monitors to players and showing it on tv-- i thought he suggested pence for our amusement but he meant bud norris on his first day in the majors, pudge bounces out 4-3 and we go to the Bottom of the 2nd. Astros still have a chance here folks

Noe · « **Reply #52 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:54:48 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 01:54:06 pm

Not as short as mine.

You had Dummy Hoy ghost write your recap as I remember. Well done sir!

JackAstro · « **Reply #53 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:55:44 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 01:54:06 pm

Not as short as mine.

It might be a tie.

BudGirl · « **Reply #54 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:56:20 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 01:54:06 pm

Not as short as mine.

I thought you were recapping via Soriano, you know the "You can't see me recap."

Noe · « **Reply #55 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:58:07 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 29, 2009, 01:54:15 pm

Astros still have a chance here folks

Today, maybe... it's still really early. The season? Definitely, the wild card and NL Central is lead by teams that have some flaws. The problem is that as much as Houston tries, health and well... sub-par and inconsistent performances... is hard to overcome. You can beat other teams a lot easier when you're not beating yourself.

MusicMan · « **Reply #56 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:58:28 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 01:56:20 pm

I thought you were recapping via Soriano

(wondering how to respond to this)... (thinking I was just called a cocksucker)...

MusicMan · « **Reply #57 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:59:31 pm »

Errormiss kicks the extra point.

BudGirl · « **Reply #58 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:59:37 pm »

throw it back, throw it back!!!

Noe · « **Reply #59 on:** July 29, 2009, 01:59:46 pm »

That won't help. Calling Mr. Norris, Mr. Bud Norris... warm up buddy.

BudGirl · « **Reply #60 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:00:48 pm »

Hampton only gave up one run this inning. Yeah!!!

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #61 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:01:15 pm »

B2

-Hampy throwing the same shit he was throwing in the first, throwing his looping pitches up and in the zone where they're fouled off or up and way out of the zone, Theriot flies out, Lee slies out to right on a slider, apparently Brocail mentored Bud Norris in spring training-- kickass! i want Brocail to mentor me, great stat: norris with a 2.63 ERA in RR but somehow only a 4-9 record, Aramis home run over the shirtless shitheads some dumbfucks on the street jump up and down, Soriano bounce out to Kep good running play

0-7

MusicMan · « **Reply #62 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:01:39 pm »

I would celebrate him getting through the 2nd without injury, but I'm not sure that's best for the ballclub.

JackAstro · « **Reply #63 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:01:47 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 01:56:20 pm

I thought you were recapping via Soriano, you know the "You can't see me recap."

This conjours a terrific image of Dirk Benedict, jogging slowly by SnS, waving his hand in front of his face like an idiot.

"You can't see me! I'm not even here! Invisible Dirk Benedict, y'all!"

Noe · « **Reply #64 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:01:51 pm »

"Nobody warming up for Houston" - Brownie.

Cecil Cooper is learning. He of the "I'd never do that to a pitcher. Never!" (when asked if it were a good idea to allow a pitcher to take his lumps for the good of saving the pen, circa: right after Cooper did a conga dance of relievers in Washington).

BudGirl · « **Reply #65 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:02:50 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 02:01:51 pm

"Nobody warming up for Houston" - Brownie.

Cecil Cooper is learning. He of the "I'd never do that to a pitcher. Never!" (when asked if it were a good idea to allow a pitcher to take his lumps for the good of saving the pen, circa: right after Cooper did a conga dance of relievers in Washington).

was this before or after he left paulino out there to take his lumps?

BudGirl · « **Reply #66 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:04:17 pm »

does hampton get to bunt or swing away?

MusicMan · « **Reply #67 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:06:16 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 02:04:17 pm

does hampton get to bunt or swing away?

Hampton beats out the DP, 5-4.

BudGirl · « **Reply #68 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:07:12 pm »

bourn reaches on fc

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #69 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:08:35 pm »

T3

-Kaz up, BB with a horrible anecdote about Wells being mentored in the minors by a relative of some Brewer announcer, Kaz reaches down and hits a good low FB into center for a single

-Hampty hangs in but bounces out to third, runner at second erased

-Bourn up, broken bat chopper (broke the handle of the bat!) to pitcher, should have been easy double play but theriot bobbled the throw to first and bourn is safe without a throw

-Kep bouncer to pitcher

0-7

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #70 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:11:55 pm »

Gonna find my baby gonna hold her tight
Gonna have some afternoon delight

MusicMan · « **Reply #71 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:12:27 pm »

DoRay discussing Candace Parker, "WNBA dunking star".

I fully support women's professional leagues. I want role models for my daughter.

But that video clip of the WNBA all-star game with everyone standing out of the way for Parker to dunk - TWICE - was downright embarrassing.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #72 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:13:21 pm »

B3

-Soriano up, BB claims Soriano claims he was pointing to his family the other night rather than the astros bench, JD suggesting we should cut him slack. Soriano strikes out on a HORRIBLE at-bat-- he seemingly had the approach that he would only swing at the home run pitch (belt high fastball on outside part of plate) and nothing else

-Baker popos up to second

chuck · « **Reply #73 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:13:58 pm »

1-2-3!

BudGirl · « **Reply #74 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:13:59 pm »

Cubs go down in order. YEAH!!!

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #75 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:15:32 pm »

-Koye Hill flies out to cetner, bourn has to turn all the way around but he makes the catch

0-7, T4 we go, Tejada, Lee, Blum up for the stros (with Pence waiting by to do something stupid if anyone gets onbase)

Tralfaz · « **Reply #76 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:15:51 pm »

Bret Dolan sucks and cannot hide his scrCubbie upbringing. I don't need Iowa Cubs stories about this pitcher right now. i don't need to hear how Erroor-misses HR has a GREAT shot at going out. When is this guys contract up?

hostros7 · « **Reply #77 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:21:00 pm »

I don't listen to them on the radio generally, but I did happen to catch that Errormiss HR. It sounded like the hometown broadcast. hooome RUN! on to WAAAAAVeland avenue. Fuck. your. self.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #78 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:21:40 pm »

Quote from: Tralfaz on July 29, 2009, 02:15:51 pm

Bret Dolan sucks and cannot hide his scrCubbie upbringing. I don't need Iowa Cubs stories about this pitcher right now. i don't need to hear how Erroor-misses HR has a GREAT shot at going out. When is this guys contract up?

Feel free to switch over the Cubs feed and listen to the announcers talk about how important it is you want to win in baseball, and you can't sweep if you lose a game in the series.

Noe · « **Reply #79 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:21:51 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 02:02:50 pm

was this before or after he left paulino out there to take his lumps?

Before.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #80 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:22:01 pm »

T4

Fokudome in the game at center for some rason

-Tejada groundball single to left

JD oddly optimistic today, already setting the stage for the rally

-Lee hits one hard to right, but directly to bradley

-Blum up, excuse me golf swing on low pitch, taps to secondbaseman but no chance of double play

-PENCE!!! up. two outs, so fortunately he likely won't have too much strategy to think about, Wells fucks around a little bit trying to nibble and get pence to bite on the inside corner, of course just as i start to give pence a minimum of credit for laying off, he swings at the same shit pitch 3-1 and flares a foulout to the first baseman

0-7

Guinness · « **Reply #81 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:22:39 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 02:21:40 pm

Feel free to switch over the Cubs feed and listen to the announcers talk about how important it is you want to win in baseball, and you can't sweep if you lose a game in the series.

Well, consider their hometown audience...they might have to spell things out a little more.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #82 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:25:31 pm »

Quote from: Guinness on July 29, 2009, 02:22:39 pm

Well, consider their hometown audience...they might have to spell things out a little more.

Spelling things out doesn't do much good when you're completely wasted.

MusicMan · « **Reply #83 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:26:09 pm »

Quote from: Guinness on July 29, 2009, 02:22:39 pm

Well, consider their hometown audience...they might have to spell things out a little more.

How does spelling it out help when they can't spell "cat" when spotted the C and the A?

Tralfaz · « **Reply #84 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:26:23 pm »

Quote from: Guinness on July 29, 2009, 02:22:39 pm

Well, consider their hometown audience...they might have to spell things out a little more.

"Half of them are drunk and the other half are REALLY drunk"

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #85 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:27:53 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 29, 2009, 02:25:31 pm

Spelling things out doesn't do much good when you're completely wasted.

now don't give these fucks too much credit. cubfans, at least the kinds who are the most annoying, are the types who like to ACT LIKE they're wasted, as in "dude, i'm so wasted" even though all they've had are two old styles and a game-long boner

MusicMan · « **Reply #86 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:31:23 pm »

Seriously, Coop? An IBB in an 8-0 game??

moriartp · « **Reply #87 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:31:30 pm »

Norris warming up.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #88 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:32:20 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 29, 2009, 02:27:53 pm

now don't give these fucks too much credit. cubfans, at least the kinds who are the most annoying, are the types who like to ACT LIKE they're wasted, as in "dude, i'm so wasted" even though all they've had are two old styles and a game-long boner

"Son-bro, let me tell you the story about how you were conceived. Me and your Mom-Bro had a couple of Old Styles at the Cubbie game, and she was lookin' so smokin, I totally had a semi. Then we slipped out during the seventh-inning stretch and I slipped a little something in, if you know what I mean, under the bleachers. That's why we named you Harry Old Style."

Guinness · « **Reply #89 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:33:40 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 02:32:20 pm

Then we slipped out during the seventh-inning stretch

And made it back for the top of the eighth, too

Matt · « **Reply #90 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:33:46 pm »

Quote from: muircheartaigh on July 29, 2009, 02:31:30 pm

Norris warming up.

About goddamn time.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #91 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:35:17 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 02:32:20 pm

"Son-bro, let me tell you the story about how you were conceived. Me and your Mom-Bro had a couple of Old Styles at the Cubbie game, and she was lookin' so smokin, I totally had a semi. Then we slipped out during the seventh-inning stretch and I slipped a little something in, if you know what I mean, under the bleachers. That's why we named you Harry Old Style."

now don't give these fucks too much credit. cubfans, at least the ones who annoy us most, don't have the temerity for sex in public.

BudGirl · « **Reply #92 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:36:05 pm »

Personally, I'd rather not have Norris come into this game.

MusicMan · « **Reply #93 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:36:38 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 02:36:05 pm

Personally, I'd rather not have Norris come into this game.

Agreed.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #94 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:37:58 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 02:36:38 pm

Agreed.

If doesn't throw so much that he's not good for Sunday, I say let him pitch. A blowout seems to be a good low pressure situation to get the kid his first mlb taste.

BudGirl · « **Reply #95 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:39:03 pm »

Don't forget, you have Ortiz tossing BP tomorrow.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #96 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:45:08 pm »

Coop said pre-game that it's his turn today, so he's get some long relief if the op presented itself.

Noe · « **Reply #97 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:46:05 pm »

Here we go...

Noe · « **Reply #98 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:47:00 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 29, 2009, 02:37:58 pm

If doesn't throw so much that he's not good for Sunday, I say let him pitch. A blowout seems to be a good low pressure situation to get the kid his first mlb taste.

*DING, DING, DING*

MusicMan · « **Reply #99 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:47:11 pm »

94-96 MPH, nothing but heaters so far.

Noe · « **Reply #100 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:48:13 pm »

Kid throws nice and easy. Blue was figuring out his ability to locate on the black, so that K was about the Blue catching up to Norris' game. Nicely done.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #101 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:49:31 pm »

MLB Gameday says Norris is getting squeezed.

Noe · « **Reply #102 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:49:54 pm »

Blue is basically telling the kid that he needs to clean up the location a bit. But overall, the Kid is pitching to his strengths. Low heater, on the corners. Don't stray from that and he'll be fine.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #103 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:50:32 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 29, 2009, 02:49:31 pm

MLB Gameday says Norris is getting squeezed.

he got squeezed on ball four to wells, but the rest of the calls seemed fine

HOLY SHIT got totally jobbed on the 2-2 to fukudome

Alkie · « **Reply #104 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:51:59 pm »

Can someone tell me why Cubs day games start at 1:20?

Noe · « **Reply #105 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:52:09 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 29, 2009, 02:49:31 pm

MLB Gameday says Norris is getting squeezed.

He's hitting the glove wherever Pudge sets up. That's not getting squeezed, that's doing what his batterymate is asking him to do. It's up to Pudge to work the Blue (ask him "was I too far outside? Isn't this a good pitch? Come on, make them swing the bat Blue..."). But Norris is doing eggszactly what he should do. Don't beg, don't whine, do your job... let Pudge do his.

So far, so good.

BudGirl · « **Reply #106 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:52:55 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on July 29, 2009, 02:51:59 pm

Can someone tell me why Cubs day games start at 1:20?

because 1:30 would be too late.

Noe · « **Reply #107 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:53:45 pm »

That K was totally on Pudge. Norris just did his job and trusted his catcher to get him that corner... and he did. That's how you work in the majors. Overall, he was pinpoint accurate on location, nice smooth delivery, easy heat. Now it's about building on that.

BudGirl · « **Reply #108 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:53:51 pm »

At least the Astros aren't being no-hit.

MusicMan · « **Reply #109 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:55:13 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 02:53:51 pm

At least the Astros aren't being no-hit.

No, but they are in their band geek offense; they haven't even gotten to second base yet.

BudGirl · « **Reply #110 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:55:42 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 02:55:13 pm

No, but they are in their band geek offense; they haven't even gotten to second base yet.

i'm doing the best I can. they aren't exactly working with me here.

JimR · « **Reply #111 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:55:43 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 02:47:00 pm

*DING, DING, DING*

exactly

Noe · « **Reply #112 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:56:05 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 29, 2009, 02:50:32 pm

he got squeezed on ball four to wells, but the rest of the calls seemed fine

HOLY SHIT got totally jobbed on the 2-2 to fukudome

If he hit the glove on the eggszact same pitch (as he did), the Blue will give it to him. They don't give you anything until you prove you can hit that location consistently. It's how it works for everyone, unfortunately or fortunately, in the majors.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #113 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:57:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2009, 02:55:43 pm

exactly

Yep. The Cubs weren't killing the Astros because of their offensive prowess. They were killing the Astros because Mike Hampton has nothing today (or at all) and Hunter Pence's cranium is intimate with his anal cavity.

Noe · « **Reply #114 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:58:50 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 29, 2009, 02:57:10 pm

Yep. The Cubs weren't killing the Astros because of their offensive prowess. They were killing the Astros because Mike Hampton has nothing today (or at all) and Hunter Pence's cranium is intimate with his anal cavity.

On the second attempt, Hunter made sure he was going to hit the cut-off man, but he bounced it that Blum just could not handle the throw. DLee would have been dead meat had hunter done his job and thrown to the bill of Blum's cap (or shoulders) to allow for a cutoff or let it go home play. Hunter needs to work on that.

MusicMan · « **Reply #115 on:** July 29, 2009, 02:59:44 pm »

Dear DoRay:

It is a fucking 9-0 game. Why are you surprised that Bourn is not attempting to steal second?

Noe · « **Reply #116 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:00:41 pm »

Guess the stance? Why, that was Miggy of course!

JackAstro · « **Reply #117 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:00:50 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 02:59:44 pm

Dear DoRay:

It is a fucking 9-0 game. Why are you surprised that Bourn is not attempting to steal second?

WE NEED THAT RUN

Andyzipp · « **Reply #118 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:00:55 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 02:58:50 pm

On the second attempt, Hunter made sure he was going to hit the cut-off man, but he bounced it that Blum just could not handle the throw. DLee would have been dead meat had hunter done his job and thrown to the bill of Blum's cap (or shoulders) to allow for a cutoff or let it go home play. Hunter needs to work on that.

Are you sure? I've been told by a source close to the club that he's one of the best players in the majors right now.

MusicMan · « **Reply #119 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:01:35 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on July 29, 2009, 03:00:50 pm

WE NEED THAT RUN

It's killing our Pythagorean record.

Alkie · « **Reply #120 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:02:20 pm »

They're going to be awarding postseason spots to teams based on Projected W-L Record this year. If we miss out on a Projected Win because of that run, I'll lose my shit.

Remember, team with the lowest CERA has to be the WC.

Alkie · « **Reply #121 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:02:37 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:01:35 pm

It's killing our Pythagorean record.

Fuck.
You.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #122 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:03:18 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 02:56:05 pm

If he hit the glove on the eggszact same pitch (as he did), the Blue will give it to him. They don't give you anything until you prove you can hit that location consistently. It's how it works for everyone, unfortunately or fortunately, in the majors.

he hit the same spot two pitches in a row, the 2-2 being an even better pitch than the 1-2 and he didn't get the call.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #123 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Joey Trum on July 29, 2009, 03:03:18 pm

he hit the same spot two pitches in a row, the 2-2 being an even better pitch than the 1-2 and he didn't get the call.

Rookies don't get calls on the road.

Period.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #124 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:07:19 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 29, 2009, 03:00:55 pm

Are you sure? I've been told by a source close to the club that he's one of the best players in the majors right now.

It looked like Hunter had some traveling hottie fans decked out in camo last night. Lucky guy.

austro · « **Reply #125 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:08:34 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 29, 2009, 03:00:55 pm

Are you sure? I've been told by a source close to the club that he's one of the best ~~players~~ draws in the majors right now.

FIFY.

chuck · « **Reply #126 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:09:14 pm »

Quote from: Alkie on July 29, 2009, 02:51:59 pm

Can someone tell me why Cubs day games start at 1:20?

You know, they used to start the games at 1:05 like everyone else but the Cubs management wanted to give their fans and broadcasters ample time for three more beers.

MusicMan · « **Reply #127 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:11:25 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 03:07:19 pm

It looked like Hunter had some traveling hottie fans decked out in camo last night. Lucky guy.

It's official: Gizzmonic has no standards for the phrase "hottie".

I'm now convinced that if Rosie O'Donnell and Paris Hilton donned Wonder Woman costumes and went at it, you'd find it hot.

Rebel Jew · « **Reply #128 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:12:36 pm »

proof that hitting streaks are overrated:

hunter pence has a 6 game hitting streak

Alkie · « **Reply #129 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:13:40 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:11:25 pm

I'm now convinced that if Rosie O'Donnell donned Wonder Woman costumes

Apologize to Lynda. Right now.

MusicMan · « **Reply #130 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:16:45 pm »

Just how many innings is Norris going to go?

austro · « **Reply #131 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:17:25 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:11:25 pm

I'm now convinced that if Rosie O'Donnell and Paris Hilton donned Wonder Woman costumes and went at it, you'd find it hot.

What exactly do you think the banner graphic at www.skintightjords.com is?

MusicMan · « **Reply #132 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:18:07 pm »

Let me be clear: there is no way in hell I'm clicking on that link.

BudGirl · « **Reply #133 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:18:10 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:16:45 pm

Just how many innings is Norris going to go?

enough so he won't be available to start sunday.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #134 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:21:54 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:11:25 pm

It's official: Gizzmonic has no standards for the phrase "hottie".

I'm now convinced that if Rosie O'Donnell and Paris Hilton donned Wonder Woman costumes and went at it, you'd find it hot.

Maybe if one of them was Zatanna...

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #135 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:22:32 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:18:07 pm

Let me be clear: there is no way in hell I'm clicking on that link.

Yeah, don't bother, he misspelled "jorts."

Russe · « **Reply #136 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:23:06 pm »

Oh for fuck's sake, Jeff Baker just got a double because the ball got lost in the ivy.

MusicMan · « **Reply #137 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:24:03 pm »

At least we've left him in long enough to start losing confidence.

Noe · « **Reply #138 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:24:33 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:16:45 pm

Just how many innings is Norris going to go?

Until they can pinch-hit for him?

Noe · « **Reply #139 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:25:08 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:24:03 pm

At least we've left him in long enough to start losing confidence.

Doubt. It.

Noe · « **Reply #140 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:30:47 pm »

BTW - this Randy Wells kid... looks pretty darn good. He's pitching and not just throwing. Really good approach to managing a game by this kid. Hitting corners inside and outside, changing speeds, not overthrowing. Looks like a very nice young pitcher for the sCrUBs.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #141 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:31:17 pm »

What are worthless Hampton's stats against any team other than the Piroots?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #142 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:31:40 pm »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 29, 2009, 03:18:10 pm

enough so he won't be available to start sunday.

52 pitches today. 3 days rest until Sunday. Is that enough time?

austro · « **Reply #143 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:32:00 pm »

Quote from: Gizzmonic on July 29, 2009, 03:22:32 pm

Yeah, don't bother, he misspelled "jorts."

Damn.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #144 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:33:02 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 29, 2009, 03:31:40 pm

52 pitches today. 3 days rest until Sunday. Is that enough time?

In my opinion, yes.

Noe · « **Reply #145 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:33:29 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 29, 2009, 03:31:17 pm

What are worthless Hampton's stats against any team other than the Piroots?

Even against the Pyroots, Hampton looked horrible. I remember wondering out loud how the heck Hampton was managing to beat that team... and then realized that it was Pittsburgh and the white flag was already raised and I had my answer.

Houston needs a #3 starter, else you can think they're going to make a run in late August/early September, but you'd be fooling yourself. Seriously fooling yourself.

Lurch · « **Reply #146 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:33:40 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 29, 2009, 03:32:00 pm

Damn.

Now apologize to Duder.

MusicMan · « **Reply #147 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:34:21 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 29, 2009, 03:31:17 pm

What are worthless Hampton's stats against any team other than the Piroots?

Total: 99 IP, 6-8, 5.36
vs. PIT: 27 IP, 4-0, 1.00
vs. everyone else: 72 IP, 2-8, 7.00

Noe · « **Reply #148 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:34:53 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on July 29, 2009, 03:31:40 pm

52 pitches today. 3 days rest until Sunday. Is that enough time?

Was today a regular start for him? Typically a bullpen session is about 30-40 pitches to stretch the arm out. That is not unusual for pitching about two to three days later. BTW - some starters go about 20 or so pitches in the bullpen and really cut loose, so there is that.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #149 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:35:51 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:34:21 pm

Total: 99 IP, 6-8, 5.36
vs. PIT: 27 IP, 4-0, 1.00
vs. everyone else: 72 IP, 2-8, 7.00

Those are Backe-esque numbers. IMO, Hampton is done.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #150 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:36:54 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:34:53 pm

Was today a regular start for him?

Yes, per Cooper pre-game.

MusicMan · « **Reply #151 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:37:03 pm »

10,000 infielders on the squad, and we move Carlos to 1b.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #152 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:37:41 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:34:53 pm

Was today a regular start for him? Typically a bullpen session is about 30-40 pitches to stretch the arm out. That is not unusual for pitching about two to three days later. BTW - some starters go about 20 or so pitches in the bullpen and really cut loose, so there is that.

He would have been starting for Round Rock tonight.

Noe · « **Reply #153 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:38:06 pm »

NEWSFLASH: Carlos Lee is at first base. Injury report on Lee will be forthcoming (after he has to stretch for a throw).

Andyzipp · « **Reply #154 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:38:58 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:37:03 pm

10,000 infielders on the squad, and we move Carlos to 1b.

Got to see if they can make room for Jason Michaels to play everyday while Lance is out.

I guess?

JimR · « **Reply #155 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:39:19 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:38:06 pm

NEWSFLASH: Carlos Lee is at first base. Injury report on Lee will be forthcoming (after he has to stretch for a throw).

seriously, Cooper is insane.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #156 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:40:11 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:33:29 pm

Even against the Pyroots, Hampton looked horrible. I remember wondering out loud how the heck Hampton was managing to beat that team... and then realized that it was Pittsburgh and the white flag was already raised and I had my answer.

Houston needs a #3 starter, else you can think they're going to make a run in late August/early September, but you'd be fooling yourself. Seriously fooling yourself.

Jon Garland or Doug Davis, come on down. In fact, let's kill two birds with one stone and get one of them and Qualls to fill the bullpen hole left by Hawkins injury.

SaltyParker · « **Reply #157 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:40:37 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 29, 2009, 03:38:58 pm

Got to see if they can make room for Jason Michaels to play everyday while Lance is out.

I guess?

Good to see Brocail is in top form

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #158 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:41:35 pm »

Quote from: SaltyParker on July 29, 2009, 03:40:37 pm

Good to see Brocail is in top form

At least he threw a strike?

DVauthrin · « **Reply #159 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:41:44 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2009, 03:39:19 pm

seriously, Cooper is insane.

Why is Lee even playing at this point?

MusicMan · « **Reply #160 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:41:46 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on July 29, 2009, 03:40:11 pm

Jon Garland or Doug Davis, come on down. In fact, let's kill two birds with one stone and get one of them and Qualls to fill the bullpen hole left by Hawkins injury.

This would be called "throwing good money after bad".

MusicMan · « **Reply #161 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:42:03 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on July 29, 2009, 03:41:44 pm

Why is Lee even playing at this point?

You just quoted the answer.

Noe · « **Reply #162 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:42:15 pm »

NEWSFLASH (dos): Doug Brocail topping off at 85ish on his fastball (w/command), 90ish if he's just raring back and throwing (w/o command). Trying to get away primarily with spinning breaking pitches. Does not look good at all.

Brocail is not going to help much down the stretch unless he finds his release point and power from his legs to throw much harder and crisper.

MusicMan · « **Reply #163 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:43:23 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:42:15 pm

NEWSFLASH (dos): Doug Brocail topping off at 85ish on his fastball (w/command), 90ish if he's just raring back and throwing (w/o command). Trying to get away primarily with spinning breaking pitches. Does not look good at all.

Brocail is not going to help much down the stretch unless he finds his release point and power from his legs to throw much harder and crisper.

God bless Brocail for being a gamer and trying hard, but he's a 42 yeard old man trying to come back from a significant leg injury. There's just no way this ends well.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #164 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:44:41 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:41:46 pm

This would be called "throwing good money after bad".

Depends on the cost. If it's too expensive in terms of prospects, then stay put and hope for the best.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #165 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:46:05 pm »

Joey Trum--

Please don't EVER, EVER start a GZ thread "Begging for disappointment"

Thank you.

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #166 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:46:21 pm »

This game is a big bag of cack!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #167 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:46:33 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:42:15 pm

NEWSFLASH (dos):
Brocail is not going to help much down the stretch unless he finds his release point and power from his legs to throw much harder and crisper.

Agreed. He might be done too.

JimR · « **Reply #168 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:46:51 pm »

i feel bad for Brocail. let Carlos pitch.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #169 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:47:05 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:42:03 pm

You just quoted the answer.

Good point. Who knew the game zone would turn into an episode of Jeopardy?

Noe · « **Reply #170 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:47:32 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on July 29, 2009, 03:43:23 pm

God bless Brocail for being a gamer and trying hard, but he's a 42 yeard old man trying to come back from a significant leg injury. There's just no way this ends well.

I love his leadership, but the Astros need a hard thrower for the bullpen that can bridge to Valverde (who seems to rely more and more on trickery to get the job done than just overpowering the opponents with his stuff). I did not think Brocail was going to be an answer, that would have been asking too much. I also suspected Hawkins was inconsistent and his pitches were just not crisp at all (not from what I witnessed from him before). Hawkins as it turned out was dealing with shingles, nothing minor, plus back problems.

Houston needs a better pen at the back end for sure if they're serious about making a run. This makeup won't do, unless you want to walk through this with a wish and prayer that it somehow works out. You (as in Ed Wade) has two days to make up his mind on this one.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #171 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:47:44 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2009, 03:46:51 pm

i feel bad for Brocail. let Carlos pitch.

Be quiet. Cooper just might be that stupid.

austro · « **Reply #172 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:47:56 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on July 29, 2009, 03:47:05 pm

Good point. Who knew the game zone would turn into an episode of Jeopardy?

Who is Joey Trum?

JimR · « **Reply #173 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:49:58 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:47:32 pm

I love his leadership, but the Astros need a hard thrower for the bullpen that can bridge to Valverde (who seems to rely more and more on trickery to get the job done than just overpowering the opponents with his stuff). I did not think Brocail was going to be an answer, that would have been asking too much. I also suspected Hawkins was inconsistent and his pitches were just not crisp at all (not from what I witnessed from him before). Hawkins as it turned out was dealing with shingles, nothing minor, plus back problems.

Houston needs a better pen at the back end for sure if they're serious about making a run. This makeup won't do, unless you want to walk through this with a wish and prayer that it somehow works out. You (as in Ed Wade) has two days to make up his mind on this one.

the back problem turned out to be shingles. no disk problems too.

Noe · « **Reply #174 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:50:52 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2009, 03:49:58 pm

the back problem turned out to be shingles. no disk problems too.

Oh, thanks. I thought it was two different ailments. Good pick-me-up.

Tralfaz · « **Reply #175 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:53:53 pm »

Sean Connery: Well, the game is afoot. I'll take anal bum cover for 7,000.

Alex Trebek: That's An album cover, not anal bum cover.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #176 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:54:27 pm »

And we've got another day game tomorrow? Shitfuck!

JimR · « **Reply #177 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:55:26 pm »

yay, Pence. you're consistent.

Noe · « **Reply #178 on:** July 29, 2009, 03:58:35 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2009, 03:55:26 pm

yay, Pence. you're consistent.

He needs a week off. Sitting right next to Sean Berry to reintroduce himself to Hitting 101. Oh, and he needs to forget about the girl who dumped him... she ain't coming back, so move on and play ball... or sit down and let someone else take your job.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #179 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:10:47 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:58:35 pm

He needs a week off. Sitting right next to Sean Berry to reintroduce himself to Hitting 101. Oh, and he needs to forget about the girl who dumped him... she ain't coming back, so move on and play ball... or sit down and let someone else take your job.

For July, even with the hitting streak:

Houston Astros 23 91 8 22 2 0 3 11 33 3 18 1 2 .266 .363 .242

JimR · « **Reply #180 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:15:31 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 29, 2009, 04:10:47 pm

For July, even with the hitting streak:

Houston Astros 23 91 8 22 2 0 3 11 33 3 18 1 2 .266 .363 .242

and a gazillion GIDP

austro · « **Reply #181 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:16:59 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 29, 2009, 04:10:47 pm

For July, even with the hitting streak:

Houston Astros 23 91 8 22 2 0 3 11 33 3 18 1 2 .266 .363 .242

He's "slugging" .242? That's even worse than I thought.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #182 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:18:10 pm »

Quote from: JimR on July 29, 2009, 04:15:31 pm

and a gazillion GIDP

Yep. Footer got pissed off at me on twitter when I referred to Pence as a "prick" who was simply going to rollover into a double play, which he promptly did. I apologized for the prick part only. He needs to sit down for a few days when Erstad gets off of the DL, IMO.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #183 on:** July 29, 2009, 04:18:43 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 29, 2009, 04:16:59 pm

He's "slugging" .242? That's even worse than I thought.

I think that he's slugging .262, which ain't any better.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #184 on:** July 29, 2009, 05:39:57 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 29, 2009, 03:47:56 pm

Who is was Joey Trum?

fixed

VirtualBob · « **Reply #185 on:** July 29, 2009, 05:41:29 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on July 29, 2009, 03:58:35 pm

He needs a week off. Sitting right next to Sean Berry to reintroduce himself to Hitting 101. Oh, and he needs to forget about the girl who dumped him... she ain't coming back, so move on and play ball... or sit down and let someone else take your job.

I thought he was already hitting .101 ... he needs to reintroduce himself to hitting .340!