Author Topic: Astros/Dodgers Series Preview posted (Read 3784 times)

Noe · « **on:** May 25, 2012, 12:36:27 am »

A tribute to a Houston Hero: Joseph Franklin Niekro

Phil_in_CS · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2012, 05:13:09 am »

Very nice, sir. Dad and I caught a number of games during the summer of 1980.

Fynn · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2012, 11:05:19 am »

Well written, Noe. I checked out the story of Chelsea Baker too....inspiring story.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2012, 11:17:01 am »

Excellent. Great recap of end of season series.

Limey · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2012, 11:43:49 am »

Isn't Chad Billingsley the metrosexual who does the weather on Channel 2?

Craig · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2012, 12:29:11 pm »

Great job, Noe. Thanks for the flashback!

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2012, 12:36:01 pm »

Very nice. Enjoyed reliving the memories and the great story of the pitcher who makes batters cry.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2012, 12:45:19 pm »

Noe! Possibly my most favorite series preview of all time! This is not because of the mentions (I get the hint about Happ--incidentally, my money is on Happ this time in Chavez Ravine), but because of conjuring up the memories of possibly the hardest fought series that the Astros ever played. You brought it back to the fore of my old drug/alcohol-addled brain, and for that, I thank you, sir!

EasTexAstro · « **Reply #8 on:** May 25, 2012, 12:51:30 pm »

WOULD Y'ALL QUIT COMPLIMENTING HAPP!!!!

BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!!!

Gizzmonic · « **Reply #9 on:** May 25, 2012, 01:43:05 pm »

Nice approach, Noe, going the other way...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 25, 2012, 02:02:13 pm »

Quote from: EasTexAstro on May 25, 2012, 12:51:30 pm

WOULD Y'ALL QUIT COMPLIMENTING HAPP!!!!

BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE!!!!!

Happ sucks, I wasn't really going to put a thin dime on him, he needs to start trying to keep the ball down, etc. How's that?!

BudGirl · « **Reply #11 on:** May 25, 2012, 02:03:09 pm »

You guys are silly. Lucas is going to kick some ass tonight!

JimR · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2012, 02:04:08 pm »

good job, Noe.

Noe · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2012, 04:44:27 pm »

Thank you all for the kind words. I added a video tribute to Joe Niekro that has footage of the 1980 game. Still gives me goosebumps to watch at minimum those short vignettes. You can also watch the video here.

Fredia · « **Reply #14 on:** May 25, 2012, 05:19:37 pm »

any idea for the lineup

Noe · « **Reply #15 on:** May 25, 2012, 05:27:39 pm »

Quote from: Fredia on May 25, 2012, 05:19:37 pm

any idea for the lineup

Yes, both teams will have one. Nine players to a side.

Fredia · « **Reply #16 on:** May 25, 2012, 05:42:10 pm »

that deserves the silver boot in the but award

austro · « **Reply #17 on:** May 25, 2012, 07:00:14 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on May 25, 2012, 12:36:27 am

A tribute to a Houston Hero: Joseph Franklin Niekro

Thanks, Noe. That was great!

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #18 on:** May 25, 2012, 07:46:26 pm »

I was 8 in 1980. I had a pair of rainbow gut Astros pajamas. Complete with #28. On the pants leg. Where a uniform number freaking belongs.

I have no trouble considering the Dodgers a rival. Fuck the Dodgers. Fuck Tommy Lasorda. Renting first place in '86? Fuck you. You were renting the original holes on your belt. I still hate them. I'll always remember the night I got back from a completely unfruitful date in time to see this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JHPGipLPrE

It still warms my heart. Even with Berman's awful broadcasting.

And pay attention to the crawl. Astros fucked the Cubs 5-4 that night.

In summary:
Fuck the Dodgers
Fuck Tommy Lasorda
Fuck Steve Howe
Fuck Steve Garvey
Fuck Dodger Dogs
Fuck Bud
Fuck the Cubs

Go Astros

Bench · « **Reply #19 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:02:44 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 25, 2012, 07:46:26 pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JHPGipLPrE

It still warms my heart. Even with Berman's awful broadcasting.

And pay attention to the crawl. Astros fucked the Cubs 5-4 that night.

That was awesome. I love how Thon made the final putout.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #20 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:09:31 pm »

Quote from: Astros Fan in Big D on May 25, 2012, 07:46:26 pm

I was 8 in 1980. I had a pair of rainbow gut Astros pajamas. Complete with #28. On the pants leg. Where a uniform number freaking belongs.

I have no trouble considering the Dodgers a rival. Fuck the Dodgers. Fuck Tommy Lasorda. Renting first place in '86? Fuck you. You were renting the original holes on your belt. I still hate them. I'll always remember the night I got back from a completely unfruitful date in time to see this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JHPGipLPrE

It still warms my heart. Even with Berman's awful broadcasting.

And pay attention to the crawl. Astros fucked the Cubs 5-4 that night.

In summary:
Fuck the Dodgers
Fuck Tommy Lasorda
Fuck Steve Howe
Fuck Steve Garvey
Fuck Dodger Dogs
Fuck Bud
Fuck the Cubs

Go Astros

My sentiments exactly. I still hate them as much as I hate the Cubs and Cardinals. Fuck them! No, double fuck all of them, especially Steve "Are you my Padre" Garvey!

austro · « **Reply #21 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:09:40 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 25, 2012, 08:02:44 pm

That was awesome. I love how Thon made the final putout.

There were some first-class mullets in that video.

chuck · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2012, 08:49:03 pm »

Quote from: Bench on May 25, 2012, 08:02:44 pm

That was awesome. I love how Thon made the final putout.

I also liked how in the crawl we see that the Astros beat the Cubs.

Goddam, Berman is terrible. He's one of those people, phenomena, really, that most everybody loves and those of us sadly existing in a different reality just don't get at all.

Bench · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:00:18 pm »

Quote from: chuck on May 25, 2012, 08:49:03 pm

I also liked how in the crawl we see that the Astros beat the Cubs.

Elarton was a boss that season.

Quote from: chuck on May 25, 2012, 08:49:03 pm

Goddam, Berman is terrible. He's one of those people, phenomena, really, that most everybody loves and those of us sadly existing in a different reality just don't get at all.

I don't know anyone who loves him. Much like these sudden Rangers fans we see, I simply don't know who these people are.