Author Topic: HOU@MIL - Sunday 7/31 (Read 6995 times)

remy · « **on:** July 31, 2011, 01:13:31 pm »

http://astros.mlb.com/mediacenter/

Free mlbtv game of the day (no blackouts), if you can put up with the Brewers announcers.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:28:21 pm »

Quote from: remy on July 31, 2011, 01:13:31 pm

http://astros.mlb.com/mediacenter/

Free mlbtv game of the day (no blackouts), if you can put up with the Brewers announcers.

Awesome.

But why the heck are the Rangers on my TV?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #2 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:29:36 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on July 31, 2011, 01:28:21 pm

Awesome.

But why the heck are the Rangers on my TV?

Take it back to Conn's.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #3 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:29:55 pm »

Hey, Narveson with a perfect game through 2!

Lurch · « **Reply #4 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:33:12 pm »

Verlander working on something for Det. Just 1 walk through 6

Matt · « **Reply #5 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:43:22 pm »

Glad they're giving young prospect Jason Michaels another start today.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #6 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:46:12 pm »

Quote from: Matt on July 31, 2011, 01:43:22 pm

Glad they're giving young prospect Jason Michaels another start today.

He's that steadying veteran presence that every winning team needs to help lead the way for the youngbloods.

Matt · « **Reply #7 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:47:43 pm »

Also, who knew Mark Kotsay was still alive?

Lurch · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:52:07 pm »

Quote from: Lurch on July 31, 2011, 01:33:12 pm

Verlander working on something for Det. Just 1 walk through 6

Through 7. filthy stuff

chuck · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:52:22 pm »

I'm slowly starting to warm to this Altuve guy.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:52:30 pm »

Altuve!

jbm · « **Reply #11 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:55:30 pm »

Haven't the CC guys had the last 3 hits for the Astros? Bring the whole squad up.

Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:55:35 pm »

Quote from: chuck on July 31, 2011, 01:52:22 pm

I'm slowly starting to warm to this Altuve guy.

He just seems like he enjoys playing baseball and he's good at it no matter what level it is.

Matt · « **Reply #13 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:56:26 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 31, 2011, 01:55:30 pm

Haven't the CC guys had the last 3 hits for the Astros? Bring the whole squad up.

Wallace for Corporan would brighten my day. Might confuse Mills though and never make it in any games.

Lurch · « **Reply #14 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:56:32 pm »

Bwa ha ha ha

Ron Brand · « **Reply #15 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:56:39 pm »

BOOJWAH! 3 - RUN SHIBBY!

chuck · « **Reply #16 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:57:27 pm »

I remember talking with Bourgeois this spring, telling him how much I liked what he brought to the team and how I really hoped he'd give the team reasons to keep him around. He laughed and said, I'm trying!

I certainly never thought he'd be the team's starting CF or, most certainly, the team's 3-hole hitter. And, frankly, probably the best option for the third spot. Incredible.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:57:39 pm »

Booj finally gets a homer! 3 hole seems to suit him

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #18 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:57:42 pm »

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOJ!!!!

Matt · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:57:42 pm »

Hey....wait a minute..what's going on? A three run homer? The offsides flag was up wasn't it?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:58:47 pm »

And THAT'S why you trade Bourn.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:59:31 pm »

First homer since 2009

Ladies and gentleman, your 2011 Houston Astros!

jbm · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2011, 01:59:53 pm »

Wow, I had to choose between continuing to listen to Doray, or turn up the volume on the TV to hear the chron idiot. Doray it is.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:02:33 pm »

If they'd get rid of this stupid blackout bullshit, I'd pay for MLB.TV. It's pretty nice.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:03:05 pm »

Lee and Prince standing at 1st. Has to be some type of gravitational pull...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #25 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:03:20 pm »

Myers, just doing his part to help out.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #26 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:03:37 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 31, 2011, 02:02:33 pm

If they'd get rid of this stupid blackout bullshit, I'd pay for MLB.TV. It's pretty nice.

+1

Jacksonian · « **Reply #27 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:04:08 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on July 31, 2011, 02:03:05 pm

Lee and Prince standing at 1st. Has to be some type of gravitational pull...

Keep an eye on Altuve....

chuck · « **Reply #28 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:06:23 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 31, 2011, 02:02:33 pm

If they'd get rid of this stupid blackout bullshit, I'd pay for MLB.TV. It's pretty nice.

It's very nice. I love the fact that the games are archived and I can search through them by inning, by half inning, actually.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:08:04 pm »

Meanwhile, Myers has thrown down the shovel and is using a backhoe.

jbm · « **Reply #30 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:08:57 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 31, 2011, 02:02:33 pm

If they'd get rid of this stupid blackout bullshit, I'd pay for MLB.TV. It's pretty nice.

Stupid question: is there a way to watch this free game without paying for the app?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #31 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:09:32 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 31, 2011, 02:08:57 pm

Stupid question: is there a way to watch this free game without paying for the app?

Go to MLB.TV and register an account, then you can watch the free game.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:10:22 pm »

3-3 after 4.

jbm · « **Reply #33 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:10:41 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 31, 2011, 02:09:32 pm

Go to MLB.TV and register an account, then you can watch the free game.

Thanks

Bench · « **Reply #34 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:14:31 pm »

Verlander just bounced a short chopper past the first baseman for a two base error.

austro · « **Reply #35 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:14:37 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 31, 2011, 02:02:33 pm

If they'd get rid of this stupid blackout bullshit, I'd pay for MLB.TV. It's pretty nice.

The blackout makes absolutely no sense to me. The availability of MLB.TV isn't going to stop anybody from going to the park. Are they afraid that it will undermine the over-the-air contracts?

Lurch · « **Reply #36 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:15:24 pm »

Quote from: austro on July 31, 2011, 02:14:37 pm

The blackout makes absolutely no sense to me. The availability of MLB.TV isn't going to stop anybody from going to the park. Are they afraid that it will undermine the over-the-air contracts?

Yes.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #37 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:17:23 pm »

The Miller Lite Tavern of the Game? Really?

Bench · « **Reply #38 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:17:47 pm »

Quote from: Bench on July 31, 2011, 02:14:31 pm

Verlander just bounced a short chopper past the first baseman for a two base error.

Oh, it was a bunt attempt and Verlander thinks it was bush league.

HOW DARE YOU TRY TO WIN A GAME THAT I AM PITCHING!

And then blew a rundown and let the guy score. 3-1 after an error and two FC's. Nevertheless, Verlander doesn't care about the score.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #39 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:19:36 pm »

Myers bunts into a double play. Fucking hell.

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #40 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:20:06 pm »

Speaking of bad results on a bunt...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #41 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:22:33 pm »

And Narveson takes advantage of Altuve's aggressiveness. Runners on first and second, no outs, pitcher up and they get what they've got all season.

Offensive Ebola.

Lurch · « **Reply #42 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:22:41 pm »

Lost the no hitter

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #43 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:22:42 pm »

This one is a Fox Sports deal, not a MLB blackout. FS is only required to cary X amount of game, they could have aired it, but they ain't going to do Drayton any favors after he jumped ship. At least that is what was told to me.

mrpink · « **Reply #44 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:40:12 pm »

Quote from: Bench on July 31, 2011, 02:17:47 pm

Oh, it was a bunt attempt and Verlander thinks it was bush league.

HOW DARE YOU TRY TO WIN A GAME THAT I AM PITCHING!

And then blew a rundown and let the guy score. 3-1 after an error and two FC's. Nevertheless, Verlander doesn't care about the score.

Holy shit, the dugout cam just showed Verlander screaming at Izturis (i think that's the guy who laid the bunt down) and pointing at his ribs. Don't think I've seen that before.

ETA...make that Aybar not Izturis.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #45 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:40:27 pm »

Altuve hung tough on the bag in the face of a barrelling Fielder, that was nice to see. Prince even patted him on the butt on his way back to the dugout in appreciation.

jbm · « **Reply #46 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:42:27 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on July 31, 2011, 02:40:12 pm

Holy shit, the dugout cam just showed Verlander screaming at Izturis (i think that's the guy who laid the bunt down) and pointing at his ribs. Don't think I've seen that before.

Fuck Verlander. It's a three run game and they are in a pennant race.

austro · « **Reply #47 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:44:00 pm »

Quote from: mrpink on July 31, 2011, 02:40:12 pm

Holy shit, the dugout cam just showed Verlander screaming at Izturis (i think that's the guy who laid the bunt down) and pointing at his ribs. Don't think I've seen that before.

Well, Izturis apparently got a legit single to break up the no-hitter and drive in a run. Maybe Verlander pissed him off.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:47:15 pm »

From Jayson Stark (via Twitter):

#Astros now telling teams they're done for today. So Wandy Rodriguez, Brett Myers, Jason Michaels, Carlos Lee can write rent checks. #trades

Unfortunately about 5 hours too late...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #49 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:48:31 pm »

Mission Partially Accomplished.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #50 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:55:58 pm »

Bases loaded, two outs, Altuve up...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #51 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:58:27 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on July 31, 2011, 02:48:31 pm

Mission Partially Accomplished.

McTaggart tweeting that Wandy will be moved in August, but he doesn't say to whom.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #52 on:** July 31, 2011, 02:58:38 pm »

Nerts. Popup to second.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #53 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:10:27 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 31, 2011, 02:58:27 pm

McTaggart tweeting that Wandy will be moved in August, but he doesn't say to whom.

Levine's tweet about the trading deadline:

Quote

It's all over but the (continued) crying.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #54 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:18:01 pm »

I hate feeling like every other team is just rolling on the floor laughing at every damn trade that the Astros complete.

jbm · « **Reply #55 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:18:26 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 31, 2011, 02:58:27 pm

McTaggart tweeting that Wandy will be moved in August, but he doesn't say to whom.

Why would he clear waivers. Someone would take Wandy. Wouldn't they?

chuck · « **Reply #56 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:23:02 pm »

So what happens is you expose basically everyone remaining to waivers and if a particular player is claimed you either say good bye or you reclaim them from waivers, yes? And anyone who passes through waivers can be dealt with no further ado, yes?

jbm · « **Reply #57 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:24:56 pm »

That is my understanding.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #58 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:26:04 pm »

Quote from: chuck on July 31, 2011, 03:23:02 pm

So what happens is you expose basically everyone remaining to waivers and if a particular player is claimed you either say good bye or you reclaim them from waivers, yes? And anyone who passes through waivers can be dealt with no further ado, yes?

Essentially, yes. One nuance is that if a player is claimed, the Astros can tell that team we'll do a trade with you for him or we'll pull him back.

chuck · « **Reply #59 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:26:47 pm »

I guess the last thing is the players on the other side of the deal will have had to have cleared waivers also or not be on the 40-man, right?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #60 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:28:11 pm »

Quote from: chuck on July 31, 2011, 03:26:47 pm

I guess the last thing is the players on the other side of the deal will have had to have cleared waivers also or not be on the 40-man, right?

Correct.

chuck · « **Reply #61 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:32:50 pm »

Brad Mills is starting to remind me of his predecessor.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #62 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:33:03 pm »

So why were we pitching to Fielder anyway?

JaneDoe · « **Reply #63 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:33:39 pm »

This is so depressing.

chuck · « **Reply #64 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:34:15 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 31, 2011, 03:33:03 pm

So why were we pitching to Fielder anyway?

OutSTANding question, Hap.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #65 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:46:27 pm »

And why didn't we pinch hit for Corporan? Mills has run up the white flag again.

Reuben · « **Reply #66 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:46:38 pm »

OK, seriously, where the fuck is Wallace??

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #67 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:47:10 pm »

Shitfuck.

jbm · « **Reply #68 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:56:01 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 31, 2011, 03:46:38 pm

OK, seriously, where the fuck is Wallace??

It is pretty obvious either Mills or Mills/Wade is off Wallace, for whatever reasons. It wouldn't surprise me to see another call up, or Carlos get the bulk of time at first.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #69 on:** July 31, 2011, 03:58:49 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 31, 2011, 03:56:01 pm

It is pretty obvious either Mills or Mills/Wade is off Wallace, for whatever reasons. It wouldn't surprise me to see another call up, or Carlos get the bulk of time at first.

I know that Wade/Mills/everyone is incompetent/evil, but isn't it possible that Wallace has a shit attitude and that's why he isn't playing much? He (somewhere south of politely) told Bagwell to mind his own business last season after he was acquired, and has been rumored to be less than coachable at other stops.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #70 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:04:17 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 31, 2011, 03:58:49 pm

I know that Wade/Mills/everyone is incompetent/evil, but isn't it possible that Wallace has a shit attitude and that's why he isn't playing much? He (somewhere south of politely) told Bagwell to mind his own business last season after he was acquired, and has been rumored to be less than coachable at other stops.

That is entirely possible, AZ. However, wouldn't you pinch hit for Corporan in that situation? Mills has done so previously. Why not now?

jbm · « **Reply #71 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:04:37 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 31, 2011, 03:58:49 pm

I know that Wade/Mills/everyone is incompetent/evil, but isn't it possible that Wallace has a shit attitude and that's why he isn't playing much? He (somewhere south of politely) told Bagwell to mind his own business last season after he was acquired, and has been rumored to be less than coachable at other stops.

I believe this could be true. I wasn't trashing them, just commenting that their souring on Wallace seems pretty deep.

juliogotay · « **Reply #72 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:06:54 pm »

Quote from: jbm on July 31, 2011, 04:04:37 pm

I believe this could be true. I wasn't trashing them, just commenting that their souring on Wallace seems pretty deep.

Gose was a CFer right?

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #73 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:11:06 pm »

He is playing CF in AA and batting .250

Reuben · « **Reply #74 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:44:55 pm »

Quote from: Andyzipp on July 31, 2011, 03:58:49 pm

I know that Wade/Mills/everyone is incompetent/evil, but isn't it possible that Wallace has a shit attitude and that's why he isn't playing much? He (somewhere south of politely) told Bagwell to mind his own business last season after he was acquired, and has been rumored to be less than coachable at other stops.

Then I wonder why they don't send him down. Worried about taking AB's away from koby Clemens?

juliogotay · « **Reply #75 on:** July 31, 2011, 04:52:10 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on July 31, 2011, 04:11:06 pm

He is playing CF in AA and batting .250

Yea, and a .350 OBP with 48 SBs. He's 20 in AA. Bats left, too.

BudGirl · « **Reply #76 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:05:44 pm »

So did the astros win?

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #77 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:15:01 pm »

Guess

BudGirl · « **Reply #78 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:17:38 pm »

In my world, yes, they did.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #79 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:18:18 pm »

Sounds like a magical place

Bench · « **Reply #80 on:** July 31, 2011, 06:27:04 pm »

It must be a remarkable vacation.

MRaup · « **Reply #81 on:** August 01, 2011, 02:20:56 am »

Goddamn, I've never seen so much fucking bitching on a message board that doesn't have Longhorns somewhere in the banner. I never expected the GZ/TZ to be deemed unreadable, but wow.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #82 on:** August 01, 2011, 08:26:09 am »

Quote from: MRaup on August 01, 2011, 02:20:56 am

Goddamn, I've never seen so much fucking bitching on a message board that doesn't have Longhorns somewhere in the banner. I never expected the GZ/TZ to be deemed unreadable, but wow.

Yeah, it's been a rough weekend on all accounts.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #83 on:** August 01, 2011, 09:38:45 am »

Quote from: MRaup on August 01, 2011, 02:20:56 am

Goddamn, I've never seen so much fucking bitching on a message board that doesn't have Longhorns somewhere in the banner. I never expected the GZ/TZ to be deemed unreadable, but wow.

Oh, quit your fucking bitching. It's not like your favorite team is losing a shit-ton of games, trading away your favorite players for chum or shipping off players you had hopes for to the minors or anything.

These are the Astros, man. Get with the program!