Author Topic: Astros @ Pirates Mother's Day (Read 16918 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** May 13, 2012, 12:34:41 pm »

Light rain falling in Steel City.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #1 on:** May 13, 2012, 12:38:46 pm »

Game start should be delayed by 30 minutes.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #2 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:09:39 pm »

I bet that the Piranha is chafing on the pine today and missing Burnett. However, he's been scuffling lately, so I agree with the decision to rest him today. We go down in order in the first. 0- Bottom 1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #3 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:13:24 pm »

This season, Road Wandy has been as good as Home Wandy. Hopefully, that continues today, since we're hitting .199 in the last six games.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #4 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:16:18 pm »

After inducing a F9, Walker doubles to LF. Here comes McCutcheon, who ropes the first pitch to LF for another 2B, scoring Walker.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:19:48 pm »

What does everyone think of the proposal being kicked around and possibly being implemented next season to convert the fake to third check to first into a balk? I could go either way on it. Wandy strikes out Alvarez. Two outs.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #6 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:24:58 pm »

I don't see the point. Is there some confusion to the play?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #7 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:37:11 pm »

Real fine play by CJ and Carlos to get that groundout.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #8 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:37:42 pm »

Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers out there. Heh, heh.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #9 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:39:43 pm »

Looks like everybody's off doing something else, which is where I'll be soon. Gotta prep for tonight's big Mother's Day meal.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #10 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:40:22 pm »

Sometimes the twists suck and the turns shine. That is one pretty cool looking bobblehead. Bastards.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #11 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:41:13 pm »

So if you're superstitious and have a good day at the plate with a pink bat, do you order up a case of them?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #12 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:43:29 pm »

I guess Marwin won't have to answer that question.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #13 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:44:48 pm »

1-0 Pirates through 3.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:48:52 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on May 13, 2012, 01:24:58 pm

I don't see the point. Is there some confusion to the play?

It goes to general intent of the balk rule that the pitcher is not able to deceive the baserunner. Anecdotally, I haven't seen anyone asleep enough at 1B to fall for it, so I'm unsure as to the real reason why this issue is hot right now or who is behind it. They're also going after the "whirling dervish" fake to 2B, which I could never do anyway, so if they want to change that into a balk, it won't be a big deal to me. Could it be a game delay issue, which has been the impetus for many changes lately to speed up the game?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #15 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:51:35 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on May 13, 2012, 01:41:13 pm

So if you're superstitious and have a good day at the plate with a pink bat, do you order up a case of them?

If you're comfortable with your manhood and can take the shit you'd get on the road, why not?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #16 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:53:38 pm »

Bottom third featured some bang-bang plays at the first sack. JD looked like he wasn't finished with his Mother's Day wishes.

MRaup · « **Reply #17 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:56:46 pm »

What the fuck is Brownie talking about!? Some slapdick that emails him about umpire positioning... That was painfully weird.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:57:13 pm »

So far, we're making another pitcher look like Cy Young. Sigh. Come on, JD, the other JD is talking the "M" word already.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:58:38 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 01:56:46 pm

What the fuck is Brownie talking about!? Some slapdick that emails him about umpire positioning... That was painfully weird.

Come on, Mark! It's not just any slapdick; it's Samurai Dan!

MRaup · « **Reply #20 on:** May 13, 2012, 01:59:55 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 01:58:38 pm

Come on, Mark! It's not just any slapdick; it's Samurai Dan!

I rewound to take a look at the ump's positioning on the second call. He was in perfect position to see it from what I could tell, so Brownie was working hard to plug his buddy apparently.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:04:26 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 01:59:55 pm

I rewound to take a look at the ump's positioning on the second call. He was in perfect position to see it from what I could tell, so Brownie was working hard to plug his buddy apparently.

I'll have to take your word for it since I'm devoid of umpiring mechanics knowledge. Given that this is the show, I'd be surprised if he was out of position, so Brownie was probably plugging his buddy.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #22 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:06:35 pm »

Pink bat super-charge!

MRaup · « **Reply #23 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:08:08 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:04:26 pm

I'll have to take your word for it since I'm devoid of umpiring mechanics knowledge. Given that this is the show, I'd be surprised if he was out of position, so Brownie was probably plugging his buddy.

Unless you're a lazy asshole, it's not hard to be in good position to make calls. Unless something crazy happens or the throw is way offline, the normal position should be the right one. You want to be at an angle where you can see the glove, the base, and the runner arriving at the base all in the same general area, which is usually at about the 45 degree angle between the part of the bag that faces second and the part of the bag that faces right field.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:08:54 pm »

Fuck. We're not even making Burnett work hard, but Carlos leads off with a double off the CF wall.

MRaup · « **Reply #25 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:10:38 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:08:54 pm

Fuck. We're not even making Burnett work hard, but Carlos leads off with a double off the CF wall.

That check-swing call on Bogie was fucking horrible. Ask for help you sack of shit.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #26 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:11:36 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 02:08:08 pm

Unless you're a lazy asshole, it's not hard to be in good position to make calls. Unless something crazy happens or the throw is way offline, the normal position should be the right one. You want to be at an angle where you can see the glove, the base, and the runner arriving at the base all in the same general area, which is usually at about the 45 degree angle between the part of the bag that faces second and the part of the bag that faces right field.

I see that. I think that positioning becomes more critical when you don't have an umpire at every base.

MRaup · « **Reply #27 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:13:46 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:11:36 pm

I see that. I think that positioning becomes more critical when you don't have an umpire at every base.

Absolutely it does.

And the big problem you run to in most rec leagues for baseball and softball is the umpires are lazy assholes, and don't have much interest in moving around to get in position. If you position correctly, all you have to do is see it right. If you're out of position, you end up guessing/cheating more often than not because you can't actually see what happened.

Blowing a call happens to everyone. Blowing a call because you're too lazy to take 3 steps one way or the other to be in the correct position infuriates me.

chuck · « **Reply #28 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:14:39 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 01:59:55 pm

Brownie was working hard to plug his buddy.

That's a mental image I didn't need, thank you.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #29 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:15:03 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 02:10:38 pm

That check-swing call on Bogie was fucking horrible. Ask for help you sack of shit.

Agreed. Looked like a bone being tossed to the Roots to compensate for the passel of close calls at 1B going the Astros' way. Never fear, though, Castro the Astro gets his second knock to drive home Lee to knot the score.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:15:54 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 13, 2012, 02:14:39 pm

That's a mental image I didn't need, thank you.

I see that. Now.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:19:37 pm »

Fuck Nolan Ryan. Why wear the shooting star unis on Nolan Ryan bobblehead night? He never wore that uni.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #32 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:22:29 pm »

Come on, Astros. Let's get it going.

chuck · « **Reply #33 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:25:47 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:19:37 pm

Fuck Nolan Ryan. Why wear the shooting star unis on Nolan Ryan bobblehead night? He never wore that uni.

Wait wait wait wait wait. They're giving that motherfucker a bobblehad?

If I weren't already completely apathetic about the team I think that would send me right over the edge.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #34 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:27:52 pm »

Schafer is the first guy (I think) so far to work to a full count. Burnett usually has control issues, but we go up there hacking early anyway. That's a sign of a scuffling club.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #35 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:29:07 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 13, 2012, 02:25:47 pm

Wait wait wait wait wait. They're giving that motherfucker a bobblehad?

If I weren't already completely apathetic about the team I think that would send me right over the edge.

Yes, and he's wearing a rainbow gut uni.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #36 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:30:27 pm »

Andy Pettittee is not getting it done for the pinstripers today and is now out of the game.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #37 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:31:18 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 13, 2012, 02:25:47 pm

Wait wait wait wait wait. They're giving that motherfucker a bobblehad?

If I weren't already completely apathetic about the team I think that would send me right over the edge.

Calm down, you.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #38 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:31:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:30:27 pm

Andy Pettittee is not getting it done for the pinstripers today and is now out of the game.

Aw, darn.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #39 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:32:00 pm »

Take a seat, Walker. Wandy painted.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #40 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:34:34 pm »

My fantasy club hitters are having another stellar day, garnering one lousy point so far. Woo hoo!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #41 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:36:48 pm »

Why is JD hitting third today? He's 0 for forever and they sit him out three games, and then they run him back out there as if nothing is wrong. He should be down in the order.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #42 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:37:37 pm »

Rally!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #43 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:38:42 pm »

Bogusevic starting to heat up. Runners on 1B and 2B with one out for CJ, who singles to LF to drive home Lee. 2-1.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #44 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:40:59 pm »

That ball looked like a watermelon to Castro.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #45 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:41:22 pm »

Burnett actually is throwing pretty well today. Come on, Castro. Let's keep it going.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #46 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:42:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:41:22 pm

Burnett actually is throwing pretty well today. Come on, Castro. Let's keep it going.

He's had some nasty breaking stuff. Tantalizing, then it rolls off the table.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #47 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:43:27 pm »

Bogusevic almost made a major mental fuckuip. Gotta stay on the bag if you don't know for certain where the ball is. Now the bases are full after Burnett's error. Come on, Gonzalez.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #48 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:44:17 pm »

Show us something, Marwin.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #49 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:44:57 pm »

Here comes the 0-2 in the dirt--be ready.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #50 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:46:31 pm »

Burnett does not look like the kind of guy who'd be covered in tattoos. He looks like he'd be driving a tractor.

Fuck, Marwin. You look like shit.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #51 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:46:52 pm »

Come on, Reynolds. Get some fucking help.

MRaup · « **Reply #52 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:47:08 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:44:57 pm

Here comes the 0-2 in the dirt--be ready.

Fuck you Jim Reynolds, ASK FOR HELP YOU SACK OF SHIT!

That was even worse than the one on Bogie.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #53 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:48:53 pm »

I can understand why Millsie is sticking with Wandy, but he might get second guessed on not pinchhitting for Wandy with a rested bullpen.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #54 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:51:10 pm »

Ok guys, I gotta go. Take 'em home with a win.

pots · « **Reply #55 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:52:16 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 02:48:53 pm

I can understand why Millsie is sticking with Wandy, but he might get second guessed on not pinchhitting for Wandy with a rested bullpen.

Wandy has thrown 71 pitches. CG not out of the question.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #56 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:56:35 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on May 13, 2012, 02:46:31 pm

Burnett does not look like the kind of guy who'd be covered in tattoos. He looks like he'd be driving a tractor.

I think he looks like he could be manufacturing meth in the off season back home in Arkansas.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #57 on:** May 13, 2012, 02:59:42 pm »

Wandy is really looking good right now. Give Joyce some shit, JD!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #58 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:02:09 pm »

Quote from: pots on May 13, 2012, 02:52:16 pm

Wandy has thrown 71 pitches. CG not out of the question.

That's why I said that I undersrtood it. As a pitcher, you never want to come out of any game that you have a decent chance of finishing. Given that there were two outs, thanks to JOyce's horrific strike three call on Gonzalez, that was the right call.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #59 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:03:25 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 13, 2012, 02:56:35 pm

I think he looks like he could be manufacturing meth in the off season back home in Arkansas.

Bite your tongue. He definitely looks like a tweaker though.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #60 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:06:04 pm »

It's not too surprising that I opt to keep Denorfia on the pine today against Hamels, and he leads my plauers in points. Meanwhile, fucking Luke Scott is 0-4 with three K's, sporting a big -3 thus far.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #61 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:13:43 pm »

Wandy gets through the eighth. Still 2-1 Top 9

Bench · « **Reply #62 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:16:07 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 13, 2012, 02:25:47 pm

Wait wait wait wait wait. They're giving that motherfucker a bobblehad?

If I weren't already completely apathetic about the team I think that would send me right over the edge.

It's a bobblehead. Calm down.

Bench · « **Reply #63 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:16:33 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 03:13:43 pm

Wandy gets through the eighth. Still 2-1 Top 9

Hasn't allowed a baserunner since the 4th.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #64 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:18:45 pm »

Grilli on to pitch. Joyce has started asking for help all of a sudden. Fuck you, Joyce.

MRaup · « **Reply #65 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:18:55 pm »

Holy fuck, this umpire crew is seriously check-swing happy.

chuck · « **Reply #66 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:20:18 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 13, 2012, 03:16:07 pm

It's a bobblehead. Calm down.

I'll look forward to the Arte Moreno bobblehead and Nintendo Day next year.

What a bunch of dickless whores.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #67 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:21:25 pm »

The formula appears to be:
Cold, wet, bat moved = strike

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #68 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:23:05 pm »

Bogusevic has had some good AB's today. Hew takes a walk on a full count. Come on, CJ! Let's play add on for hopefully Myers in the ninth since The top of the Pirates order is due up. Damnit. A 3U doubleplay. Shitfuck.

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #69 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:24:14 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 13, 2012, 03:20:18 pm

What a bunch of dickless whores.

John Travolta Travolta hates that type

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #70 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:26:23 pm »

Myers on to pitch. Tabata is first up. And Myers can't find the plate. Maxwell in to play LF.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #71 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:29:18 pm »

Tabata walks. Walker doubles, and the Pirates are in business with runners at 2B and 3B with nobody out.

Savage · « **Reply #72 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:29:27 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 13, 2012, 03:24:14 pm

John Travolta Travolta hates that type

golf clap

MRaup · « **Reply #73 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:29:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 03:26:23 pm

Myers on to pitch. Tabata is first up. And Myers can't find the plate. Maxwell in to play LF.

FUCK! Come on Myers!.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #74 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:29:51 pm »

Awwwwwwww criminy!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #75 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:29:58 pm »

Walk McCurtheon. Don't let that guy beat you.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #76 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:31:15 pm »

We need a strike out or a popup here.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #77 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:32:51 pm »

Alvarez getting a steady diet of hooks so far in the sequence.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #78 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:33:12 pm »

Juuuuuuust a bit outside!

moriartp · « **Reply #79 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:34:08 pm »

Tie game on sac fly.

MRaup · « **Reply #80 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:34:24 pm »

Quote from: 94CougarGrad on May 13, 2012, 03:33:12 pm

Juuuuuuust a bit outside!

Fucking Reynolds. Wandy was getting pitches 6 inches farther out than that all fucking game.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #81 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:34:51 pm »

Oh deary me.

moriartp · « **Reply #82 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:36:12 pm »

Hurdle sends out Nate McLouth to pinch hit for some reason. Predictably K's. 2 down.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #83 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:36:55 pm »

Alvarez ties it up on a sacfly to LF. McLouth to pinch hit for McGehee. Yep, I've been giving the wrong Jim shit all afternoon. Jim Reynolds is HPU and has been dreadful in several calls on swings without help. Myers flashes a 93 to strike oout McLouth. Two outs. Pressley pinch hits.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #84 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:37:47 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 03:34:24 pm

Fucking Reynolds. Wandy was getting pitches 6 inches farther out than that all fucking game.

They putting martinis in the umps' water bottles today?

moriartp · « **Reply #85 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:39:31 pm »

And we head to the 10th.

94CougarGrad · « **Reply #86 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:41:24 pm »

Oh look, free baseball on Mother's Day. Now if they can just pull out the win...

MRaup · « **Reply #87 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:44:00 pm »

Rod Barajas looked about as uncomfortable playing first base as any player I've ever seen in the field.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #88 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:46:59 pm »

It would figure that on a day when I had four starters going, two of them, ironically facing each other, are in a very long rain delay and probably going to be cancelled. Meanwhile, back at the real baseball ranch, the Astros get nada in the top of the tenth. 2-2 Bottom 10

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #89 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:52:09 pm »

Hurdle using his last bullet in using Barmes to pinch run. Gponzalez saved a disaster from CJ's, whose arm is erratic to say the very least.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #90 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:53:24 pm »

I like to pretend I have a fantasy team, they're real good too.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #91 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:56:21 pm »

At least Cincinnati and Washington are coming out of the their all afternoon rain delay. I really need a good showing from both of those guys today.

Bench · « **Reply #92 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:56:50 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 03:26:23 pm

Myers on to pitch. Tabata is first up. And Myers can't find the plate. Maxwell in to play LF.

If you're going to take Wandy out after 8 dazzling innings anyway, why not pinch hit for him with the bases loaded in the 7th?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #93 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:57:42 pm »

Lopez pitches around the leadoff broken bat single. 2-2 Top 11

Bench · « **Reply #94 on:** May 13, 2012, 03:57:50 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 03:56:21 pm

At least Cincinnati and Washington are coming out of the their all afternoon rain delay. I really need a good showing from both of those guys today.

Your fantasy team consists of entire teams?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #95 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:00:47 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 13, 2012, 03:56:50 pm

If you're going to take Wandy out after 8 dazzling innings anyway, why not pinch hit for him with the bases loaded in the 7th?

Because then you would need three innings out of the bully. Given that the bully is well rested and has been surprisingly effective, I probably would have pinch hit for him, even with two outs. However, I'm not sitting in the same dugout with Wandy, who probably was pleading his case with reckless abandon.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #96 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:03:09 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 13, 2012, 03:57:50 pm

Your fantasy team consists of entire teams?

No. Sorry that wasn't clear. I've got both starting pitchers.

Bench · « **Reply #97 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:04:30 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 04:03:09 pm

No. Sorry that wasn't clear. I've got both starting pitchers.

I know. I'm just teasing.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #98 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:05:20 pm »

Carlos hasn't had a ribbie in a good while, courtesy of our ineffective top three hitters, who are ofer today.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #99 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:06:50 pm »

2-2 Bottom 11. Hope that Lopez comes back out to pitch the eleventh.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #100 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:10:43 pm »

Be careful with McCutcheon here.

chuck · « **Reply #101 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:12:03 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 13, 2012, 03:53:24 pm

I like to pretend I have a fantasy team, they're real good too.

My fantasy fantasy team kicks ass. And we don't have bobbleheads for any damn body.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #102 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:15:13 pm »

Wright on to pitch to Alvarez.

Bench · « **Reply #103 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:17:07 pm »

There you go, Wesley!

MRaup · « **Reply #104 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:17:18 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 04:15:13 pm

Wright on to pitch to Alvarez.

Wright destroyed Alvarez.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #105 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:17:44 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 13, 2012, 04:12:03 pm

My fantasy fantasy team kicks ass. And we don't have bobbleheads for any damn body.

In Mihobs's SnS War, we don't do bobbleheads either, and especially not for dipshit competing owners. Wright strikes out Alvarez, so the Pirates will lead off with a pitcher hitting in the bottom of the 12th. That worked out nicely.

NeilT · « **Reply #106 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:19:56 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 04:17:44 pm

In Mihobs's SnS War, we don't do bobbleheads either, and especially not for dipshit competing owners. Wright strikes out Alvarez, so the Pirates will lead off with a pitcher hitting in the bottom of the 12th. That worked out nicely.

You don't have bobbleheads? All my players contracted for bobbleheads. That's why I have to trade them before their bobblehead day.

MRaup · « **Reply #107 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:21:05 pm »

Hey Astros, how about taking a bat up to the plate this inning? That wet, rolled up newspaper y'all are swinging currently isn't doing shit.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #108 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:21:20 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 04:17:18 pm

Wright destroyed Alvarez.

I have to say that Coach was right and I was wrong about Wright. I think that the difference for Wright now as opposed to before is that he's stopped nibbling solely with that sweeping offspeed pitch and started using his fastball again. I'm slowly developing confidence in him. Millsie's obviously was ahead of me in that regard.

Savage · « **Reply #109 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:24:05 pm »

be smart here cj...

MRaup · « **Reply #110 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:24:12 pm »

Okay, FUCK this fucking crew and their horrible fucking calls. Fucking awful.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #111 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:24:36 pm »

CJ barking on that call. All the way back to the dugout. Two outs.

MRaup · « **Reply #112 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:25:37 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 04:24:36 pm

CJ barking on that call. All the way back to the dugout. Two outs.
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That was the THIRD fucking shitty check swing call that's cost the Astros an out. Change it up, you bunch of cocksuckers, guess the other way once in a while if you're not sure.

MRaup · « **Reply #113 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:37:28 pm »

This loss goes on the fucking terrible inept offense today. Fucking pathetic.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #114 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:38:20 pm »

Damn damn damn dammit.

Reuben · « **Reply #115 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:51:18 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 04:37:28 pm

This loss goes on the fucking terrible inept offense today. Fucking pathetic.

I didn't get a great look at it, but maybe Maxwell and/or MarGon deserve some blame for letting Barmes get to 2nd on that bloop?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #116 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:54:45 pm »

Folks: This was a classic case of how the game has changed. In the old days, Wandy comes out to pitch the ninth, with Myers ready just in case Wandy runs into problems. In other words, Myers would have been a "fireman" instead of a "closer." In today's game, you can't fault Millsie from going to Myers with the top of the order coming up in the ninth. However, in the old days, Millsie would have been second guessed for bringing in a cold pitcher to pitch when you had a hot one going. Shitfuck.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #117 on:** May 13, 2012, 04:56:05 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on May 13, 2012, 04:51:18 pm

I didn't get a great look at it, but maybe Maxwell and/or MarGon deserve some blame for letting Barmes get to 2nd on that bloop?

They would have scored a batter later anyway after FeRod gave up another single, a sac fly, squeeze, or fielder's choice.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #118 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:00:08 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on May 13, 2012, 04:56:05 pm

They would have scored a batter later anyway after FeRod gave up another single, a sac fly, squeeze, or fielder's choice.

I don't have any confidence in either Fernando Rodriguez or David Carpenter with money on the line.

MRaup · « **Reply #119 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:04:49 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on May 13, 2012, 04:51:18 pm

I didn't get a great look at it, but maybe Maxwell and/or MarGon deserve some blame for letting Barmes get to 2nd on that bloop?

Nah. It was the classic bloop double. It had just enough go to get over the infield and then it was rolling toward the LF line. No-mans land in a big ballpark.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #120 on:** May 13, 2012, 05:22:13 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 05:04:49 pm

Nah. It was the classic bloop double. It had just enough go to get over the infield and then it was rolling toward the LF line. No-mans land in a big ballpark.

Plus, we were playing "no doubles" so we ironically allowed one.

Bench · « **Reply #121 on:** May 13, 2012, 06:20:27 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 04:00:47 pm

Because then you would need three innings out of the bully. Given that the bully is well rested and has been surprisingly effective, I probably would have pinch hit for him, even with two outs. However, I'm not sitting in the same dugout with Wandy, who probably was pleading his case with reckless abandon.

Mills is practicing for the AL. Pinch what-now?

Bench · « **Reply #122 on:** May 13, 2012, 06:24:24 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on May 13, 2012, 04:25:37 pm

That was the THIRD fucking shitty check swing call that's cost the Astros an out. Change it up, you bunch of cocksuckers, guess the other way once in a while if you're not sure.

And top off the shitty check swing clusterfuck, McTaggart mcTweets: Myers thought he struck Tabata out on 3-2 pitch on check swing to start 9th, & replays back that up. He gets that call, Astros likely win.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #123 on:** May 13, 2012, 07:03:12 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on May 13, 2012, 04:54:45 pm

Folks: This was a classic case of how the game has changed. In the old days, Wandy comes out to pitch the ninth, with Myers ready just in case Wandy runs into problems. In other words, Myers would have been a "fireman" instead of a "closer." In today's game, you can't fault Millsie from going to Myers with the top of the order coming up in the ninth. However, in the old days, Millsie would have been second guessed for bringing in a cold pitcher to pitch when you had a hot one going. Shitfuck.

Wandy was dealing. I was really hoping that Mills was going to give him the opportunity to finish out the game.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #124 on:** May 13, 2012, 07:35:41 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 13, 2012, 06:24:24 pm

And top off the shitty check swing clusterfuck, McTaggart mcTweets: Myers thought he struck Tabata out on 3-2 pitch on check swing to start 9th, & replays back that up. He gets that call, Astros likely win.

The whole game was a clusterfuck for that umpire crew.