Author Topic: Astros vs. Brewers, 8/7/11 (Read 3607 times)

It's just another episode of your 2011 Houston Astros. Brief moments of luck and competence punctuated by the cold reality that they're an inch or two away in every aspect of the game. Sometimes that's a home run or a hard-hit ball instead of a groundout or popup; sometimes it's not getting to the ball; sometimes it's not getting the bat on the ball right; sometimes it's the near-miss tag. Add it up and for those of us who watch this every day it is a 100X magnfication of a steaming pile of shit.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #7 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:07:15 pm »

So this is AAAA ball?

chuck · « **Reply #8 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:07:19 pm »

Even the smart players on this team are fucking stupid. Wow.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #9 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:09:02 pm »

I guess the positive spin is that you can see something remarkable every game.

chuck · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:10:26 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 02:09:02 pm

I guess the positive spin is that you can see something remarkable every game.

That's just fucking Little League stuff, I mean, really.

And now Bud walks a guy who's 1-68.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #11 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:16:20 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 07, 2011, 02:10:26 pm

That's just fucking Little League stuff, I mean, really.

It is Little League stuff. It's 'let's get all the kids in the game and get a sno-cone later' stuff. It's the emptiest of positive outlooks. That's how bad it is.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:33:16 pm »

In defense of Barmes, that was a pretty good move by Greinke. Still, the baserunner on a 3-2 still can't leave until the pitcher comes to the plate/

Ron Brand · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:34:49 pm »

The Brewers are just toying with the Astros.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:36:16 pm »

Bud is tossing BP right now. JD is full of shit about the slider that was just hit. It was flat and in the zone.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:36:44 pm »

Or, y'know, holding them down and fucking them like dogs. 6-0 Brewers now.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:38:02 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 07, 2011, 02:36:16 pm

Bud is tossing BP right now. JD is full of shit about the slider that was just hit. It was flat and in the zone.

Yeah, pretty much all he's got right now is a little velocity. That's not nearly enough.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:39:24 pm »

And the sad fact is that Greinke is not at his best today. But can we do anything with that? No.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #18 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:40:20 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on August 07, 2011, 02:39:24 pm

And the sad fact is that Greinke is not at his best today. But can we do anything with that? No.

Earlier he was fearlessly pounding the strike zone. Now I'm not so sure he isn't just working on some things out there.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:41:38 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 02:40:20 pm

Earlier he was fearlessly pounding the strike zone. Now I'm not so sure he isn't just working on some things out there.

You're right. He threw his best changeup to Corporan in that last AB.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:45:35 pm »

No TV tomorrow? Bastards.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:46:13 pm »

How dare they deprive us of our daily self-flagellation?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:52:48 pm »

Matt Downs wakes up with a double into the Jut to lead off the sixth.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:55:00 pm »

Altuve!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:55:44 pm »

Altuve gets around on an inside fastball to drive in Downs. 6-1, bottom of the sixth.

chuck · « **Reply #25 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:56:43 pm »

I could be wrong but I don't think we've yet seen an Astro base runner hit by a batted ball.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2011, 02:57:41 pm »

Well, that's certainly a reason to keep watching. Have we seen an Astro throw a ball into the stands this year?

chuck · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:05:24 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 02:57:41 pm

Well, that's certainly a reason to keep watching. Have we seen an Astro throw a ball into the stands this year?

What, with fewer than three outs? Neither Berkman nor Pence is now an Astro so we may just miss that one altogether. If you're looking for an infielder to sail one into the crowd Knoblauch style we'll probably have to wait for DeShields to get here.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:06:10 pm »

If watching THE Altuve, JD Martinez, Paredes, and Shuck get their MLB careers off the ground ain't a good enough reason to keep y'all watching, I ain't sure what is...

chuck · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:08:08 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 07, 2011, 03:06:10 pm

If watching THE Altuve, JD Martinez, Paredes, and Shuck get their MLB careers off the ground ain't a good enough reason to keep y'all watching, I ain't sure what is...

Don't talk to me, chief, I'm here like always along with RB and Hap. Direct your comments to all the other daisy farmers who're recovering from the Rick Perry extravaganza yesterday.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #30 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:09:08 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 07, 2011, 03:06:10 pm

If watching THE Altuve, JD Martinez, Paredes, and Shuck get their MLB careers off the ground ain't a good enough reason to keep y'all watching, I ain't sure what is...

Hey, I'm still watching but god damn it gets old watching the Brewers slap the shit out of the home nine.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #31 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:10:55 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 07, 2011, 03:08:08 pm

Don't talk to me, chief, I'm here like always along with RB and Hap. Direct your comments to all the other daisy farmers who're recovering from the Rick Perry extravaganza yesterday.

Actually, that was Ron Brand smack (who isn't actually deserving of it either), but if it annoyed you even a little bit then my work here is done...

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #32 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:12:30 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 03:09:08 pm

Hey, I'm still watching but god damn it gets old watching the Brewers slap the shit out of the home nine.

I'm with ya, except for the watching part. Didn't see any need whatsoever to watch the Happ start the other night...

Ron Brand · « **Reply #33 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:14:46 pm »

Who is this old coot and why does he wheeze his way through this song every 7th inning?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #34 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:20:32 pm »

Four times they've played that fat fucking Eye-rack bastard. Four times.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #35 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:20:59 pm »

At least we're seeing the birth of Progressive ads without Flo.

subnuclear · « **Reply #36 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:22:02 pm »

Quote from: chuck on August 07, 2011, 03:05:24 pm

What, with fewer than three outs? Neither Berkman nor Pence is now an Astro so we may just miss that one altogether. If you're looking for an infielder to sail one into the crowd Knoblauch style we'll probably have to wait for DeShields to get here.

During a Braves-Nats game last week, this happened three times. Twice by Uggla, once by the Nationals.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #37 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:31:47 pm »

And just like that, OSF ducks out of the room.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #38 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:37:59 pm »

Altuve's 2 for 4 today.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #39 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:43:07 pm »

Lee singles in Bogusevic and Altuve, who ran right through Clark's stop sign. It's 7-3 Brewers in the bottom of the 8th.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #40 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:46:11 pm »

Kameron Loe could be a descendant of Rondo Hatton.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #41 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:48:44 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 03:43:07 pm

Lee singles in Bogusevic and Altuve, who ran right through Clark's stop sign.

Do you think the players don't respect Clark? Or are they just indifferent to basecoaches? Or coaching in general?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #42 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:51:27 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 03:31:47 pm

And just like that, OSF ducks out of the room.

Didn't expect me to act like an ass and hang around for the aftermath, did ya?!?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #43 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:55:14 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 03:46:11 pm

Kameron Loe could be a descendant of Rondo Hatton.

Yes.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #44 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:56:34 pm »

Quote from: JaneDoe on August 07, 2011, 03:48:44 pm

Do you think the players don't respect Clark? Or are they just indifferent to basecoaches? Or coaching in general?

If they're indifferent, they'll learn differently soon. I think they're just being aggressive and trying to make something happen.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #45 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:57:05 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on August 07, 2011, 03:51:27 pm

Didn't expect me to act like an ass and hang around for the aftermath, did ya?!?

The Stiletto.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #46 on:** August 07, 2011, 03:59:46 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on August 07, 2011, 03:56:34 pm

If they're indifferent, they'll learn differently soon. I think they're just being aggressive and trying to make something happen.

Neither here nor there, but another thing I've enjoyed about watching the kids play: don't think I've seen one of 'em yet half-ass it down the line... There is some hustle (and speed) in 'em!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #47 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:05:57 pm »

Ugh. Brewers sweep, 7-3. On to Arizona tomorrow.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #48 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:10:26 pm »

I'm glad Altuve and Martinez are on this team. I can't wait to see people wearing their jerseys.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #49 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:16:09 pm »

Shitfuck. But I'll be watching the Snakes play our club again tomorrow and hanging around with you all. Great entertainment.

roadrunner · « **Reply #50 on:** August 07, 2011, 04:54:50 pm »

40 games under .500

Ron Brand · « **Reply #51 on:** August 07, 2011, 05:07:40 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on August 07, 2011, 04:54:50 pm

40 games under .500

Watch History Being Made...Your 2011 Houston Astros!

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #52 on:** August 07, 2011, 10:34:52 pm »

Quote from: roadrunner on August 07, 2011, 04:54:50 pm

40 games under .500

If you're gonna be a bear, be a grizzly.

moriartp · « **Reply #53 on:** August 08, 2011, 01:43:06 am »

Quote from: roadrunner on August 07, 2011, 04:54:50 pm

40 games under .500

"The Aristocrats!"