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Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« on: June 06, 2012, 03:35:44 pm »
Your starting lineups for tonight's tilt:

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SSRafael Furcal
2BDaniel Descalso
RFCarlos Beltran
LFAllen Craig
3BDavid Freese
CYadier Molina
1BMatt Adams
CFAdron Chambers
PAdam Wainwright

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2B Jose Altuve 
SS Jed Lowrie 
RF Fernando Martinez 
LF J.D. Martinez 
3B Chris Johnson 
1B Brett Wallace 
CF Justin Maxwell 
C Jason Castro 
P Bud Norris 
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2012, 07:14:54 pm »
My confidence in Norris tonight is...low.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2012, 07:15:45 pm »
That hip flexor can't be helping.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2012, 07:16:53 pm »
My confidence in Norris tonight is...low.

Right on que, RB. Bud is throwing BP right now. I wonder if he is okay or whether he is hurt.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2012, 07:17:28 pm »
3-0 and counting.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2012, 07:21:16 pm »
Well Bud is ready for the AL

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2012, 07:24:42 pm »
Spotting Wainright 3 runs is a good way to lose

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2012, 07:25:11 pm »
Thank you, David Freese (one of my fantasy league players, and playing like he's on my club).
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2012, 07:28:49 pm »
Paulino gets two outs vs. the Twins and then comes out of the game? Uh oh.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2012, 07:31:16 pm »
Paulino gets two outs vs. the Twins and then comes out of the game? Uh oh.

He's your guy, right?
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2012, 07:34:41 pm »
The Angel of Death has a wide zone tonight.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2012, 07:35:05 pm »
He's your guy, right?

Yep. Hit in the leg by a line drive.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2012, 07:37:17 pm »
Fuck a bunch of "IT'S THE EXPERIENCE NOT THE SCORE.' It's always about the score.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2012, 07:39:19 pm »
Angel strikes again. But that pitch was too close to take.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2012, 07:40:16 pm »
I've seen enough of FRod in RF. He cannot play the OF. Some of you think Bogusevic is a bad OFer. Really?

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2012, 07:44:19 pm »
Yep. Hit in the leg by a line drive.

Hope he's okay.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2012, 07:46:24 pm »
I've seen enough of FRod in RF. He cannot play the OF. Some of you think Bogusevic is a bad OFer. Really?

Yeah, FRod is rough in RF.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #17 on: June 06, 2012, 07:50:50 pm »
Damn, some well struck balls by Johnson and Wallace, but zip.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #18 on: June 06, 2012, 07:58:14 pm »
Yeah, FRod is rough in RF.

His play out there is Custian.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #19 on: June 06, 2012, 07:59:50 pm »
As a former pitcher, I really like Angel's strike zone tonight. But the hitters hate it. Someone is going to get tossed over one of those calls.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #20 on: June 06, 2012, 08:03:18 pm »
Oh, Mole. Thank you for that.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #21 on: June 06, 2012, 08:12:59 pm »
Paulino gets two outs vs. the Twins and then comes out of the game? Uh oh.

I picked up Freddy Galvis (PHI) a couple of weeks ago to shore up my infield, and he's been doing a decent job. That's why he injured his back tonight and had to leave the game.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #22 on: June 06, 2012, 08:16:59 pm »
I picked up Freddy Galvis (PHI) a couple of weeks ago to shore up my infield, and he's been doing a decent job. That's why he injured his back tonight and had to leave the game.

My hitters are knocking them dead tonight with a paltry three points.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #23 on: June 06, 2012, 08:20:18 pm »
My guys and my choices have been pretty snakebit for the last three weeks. It's a long season.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #24 on: June 06, 2012, 08:23:19 pm »
Here I am for a couple of innings to curse the Astros.

Wainwright is going to eat them alive.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #25 on: June 06, 2012, 08:27:06 pm »
Yay, it's ETA!
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #26 on: June 06, 2012, 08:27:50 pm »
Yay, it's ETA!

Is this tie OK with my button down pajamas?
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #27 on: June 06, 2012, 08:28:39 pm »
My guys and my choices have been pretty snakebit for the last three weeks. It's a long season.

You ain't kidding. But I'm tired of bench guys having big nights when on the bench but not when I start them.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #28 on: June 06, 2012, 08:28:54 pm »
Is this tie OK with my button down pajamas?


Makes your ass look big.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #29 on: June 06, 2012, 08:29:44 pm »
You ain't kidding. But I'm tired of bench guys having big nights when on the bench but not when I start them.

I finally settled down with some guys I like, and I just leave them there unless I know they're not starting. I got tired of being 180 degrees out of phase with my picks.
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« Reply #30 on: June 06, 2012, 08:30:35 pm »
Makes your ass look big.

Those are the cargo pants I am wearing underneath..in case I need to dress up.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #31 on: June 06, 2012, 08:32:24 pm »
Ihaven't watched a game in forever. Who are these guys? And when did Harpo start playing 1st?
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #32 on: June 06, 2012, 08:33:13 pm »
I finally settled down with some guys I like, and I just leave them there unless I know they're not starting. I got tired of being 180 degrees out of phase with my picks.

Oh, I have to micromanage the shit out of mine, and squeeze every missed point possible onto the bench.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #33 on: June 06, 2012, 08:33:35 pm »
Ihaven't watched a game in forever. Who are these guys? And when did Harpo start playing 1st?

That's Harpo Lite.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #34 on: June 06, 2012, 08:34:14 pm »
Gddam, just tuned in.  Guess wainwright is positively unhittable.

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« Reply #35 on: June 06, 2012, 08:36:21 pm »
Gddam, just tuned in.  Guess wainwright is positively unhittable.

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« Reply #36 on: June 06, 2012, 08:36:45 pm »
Makes your ass look big.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #37 on: June 06, 2012, 08:36:49 pm »
Thankfully don't have to watch any more of that business

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #38 on: June 06, 2012, 08:39:39 pm »
Just for the fun of it:

Bottm 5th. 5-0 Cards. 1 out. Two singles by Castro and Norris.
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« Reply #39 on: June 06, 2012, 08:40:41 pm »
Altuve singles to CF. Loaded base-thingees.
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« Reply #40 on: June 06, 2012, 08:41:40 pm »
Altuve singles to CF. Loaded base-thingees.

I know the answer to this question. Triple play.
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« Reply #41 on: June 06, 2012, 08:42:00 pm »
Lowrie swinging at everything
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« Reply #42 on: June 06, 2012, 08:43:04 pm »
Lowrie swinging at everything

Except the strike 3.

2 out
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #43 on: June 06, 2012, 08:44:12 pm »
..and JD strikes out to end it.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #44 on: June 06, 2012, 08:45:31 pm »
..and JD strikes out to end it.

Guess again

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« Reply #45 on: June 06, 2012, 08:46:22 pm »
After 5, astros still looking up at the Cardinal flying over their heads with their mouths open, 4-0
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« Reply #46 on: June 06, 2012, 08:46:38 pm »
..and JD strikes out to end it.

Fernando, but the confusion's understandable. Two overmatched corner outfielders. Named Martinez.

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« Reply #47 on: June 06, 2012, 08:47:20 pm »
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« Reply #48 on: June 06, 2012, 08:48:02 pm »
Fernando, but the confusion's understandable. Two overmatched corner outfielders. Named Martinez.

I...ummm...

I'm stupid, ok?
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« Reply #49 on: June 06, 2012, 08:48:58 pm »
Norris using the wide zone for a K
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« Reply #50 on: June 06, 2012, 08:50:48 pm »
Oh, I have to micromanage the shit out of mine, and squeeze every missed point possible onto the bench.

Yeah. HOW ABOUT MY 53 ROSTER MOVES.
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« Reply #51 on: June 06, 2012, 08:50:57 pm »
Norris using the wide zone for a K

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« Reply #52 on: June 06, 2012, 08:51:55 pm »
Toronto signed their 4th round pick with a 4 digit bonus

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« Reply #53 on: June 06, 2012, 08:52:50 pm »
a grounder to ss makes it 11 straight for Bud. Going to the btm 6th

Still 4-0 Cards.
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« Reply #54 on: June 06, 2012, 08:54:54 pm »
OK, JD grounds to 3rd for out #1
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« Reply #55 on: June 06, 2012, 08:55:05 pm »
Toronto signed their 4th round pick with a 4 digit bonus

That's a kid who loves the game.
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« Reply #56 on: June 06, 2012, 08:56:05 pm »
That's a kid who loves the game.

They probably guaranteed him a snowcone after every game.
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« Reply #57 on: June 06, 2012, 08:56:46 pm »
Johnson goes to CF for a triple. No one ever hits to the hill.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #58 on: June 06, 2012, 08:59:18 pm »
Harpo hits to LF for a single, Johnson comes home.

4-1 Cards, 1 out. Btm 6th
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« Reply #59 on: June 06, 2012, 09:01:11 pm »
Maxwell wacthes strike 3

2 out
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #60 on: June 06, 2012, 09:03:12 pm »
That's a kid who loves the game.

Nah, just a college grad that gets to tell his son that he was drafted in the 4th round....shortly before making use of the business degree he earned.  Apparantly, a bunch of college seniors who probably otherwise go undrafted or are roster fillers getting used for cap room.

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« Reply #61 on: June 06, 2012, 09:04:30 pm »
Castro, after throwing his bat around, takes the 3-1 to CF for a single.

Runners on 1-2

Bogey PHing for Norris
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« Reply #62 on: June 06, 2012, 09:05:44 pm »
Nah, just a college grad that gets to tell his son that he was drafted in the 4th round....shortly before making use of the business degree he earned.  Apparantly, a bunch of college seniors who probably otherwise go undrafted or are roster fillers getting used for cap room.

That doesn't mane any sense. Why would you waste a fourth round pick?
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #63 on: June 06, 2012, 09:06:49 pm »
That doesn't mane any sense. Why would you waste a fourth round pick?

Toronto took 7 straight college seniors in rounds 4-10 to pay for their other picks. The new rules have led to some interesting strategies.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #64 on: June 06, 2012, 09:07:11 pm »
Bogey hits to CF for a single and an RBI. Runners on 1st and 3rd. 2 outs

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #65 on: June 06, 2012, 09:09:12 pm »
Marte in for the Cards.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #66 on: June 06, 2012, 09:10:01 pm »
First pith to Altuve goes to RF for a single and RBI

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #67 on: June 06, 2012, 09:11:52 pm »
Lowrie pops to 2nd.

End of 6, 4-3 Cards.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #68 on: June 06, 2012, 09:12:03 pm »
That doesn't mane any sense. Why would you waste a fourth round pick?

They needed the cap to be able to sign their first 3 picks

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #69 on: June 06, 2012, 09:15:20 pm »
Cedeno Takes over for Norris in the 7th
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #70 on: June 06, 2012, 09:15:57 pm »
XC gets the K for out 1
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #71 on: June 06, 2012, 09:18:01 pm »
Grounder to Altuve for out 2
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #72 on: June 06, 2012, 09:18:35 pm »
Where did everyone go?
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #73 on: June 06, 2012, 09:19:22 pm »
Pitching change. Didn't catch yet.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #74 on: June 06, 2012, 09:19:23 pm »
They needed the cap to be able to sign their first 3 picks

So they're going into the draft hoping to end up with three guys? That's crazy.
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« Reply #75 on: June 06, 2012, 09:21:24 pm »
Pitching change. Didn't catch yet.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #76 on: June 06, 2012, 09:21:55 pm »
So they're going into the draft hoping to end up with three guys? That's crazy.
That is my first thought also.  Odd strategy.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #77 on: June 06, 2012, 09:23:47 pm »
Foul pop to Wallace for out 3.

Going to bottom of 7th 4-3 Cards
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #78 on: June 06, 2012, 09:25:40 pm »
So they're going into the draft hoping to end up with three guys? That's crazy.
They'll get more than 3 but it sounds like they gave some kid a little money to take up their 4th round slot so they would have some extra to spend on the first 3. After that the slot money goes down.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #79 on: June 06, 2012, 09:26:15 pm »
Sanchez on the hill for the cards
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #80 on: June 06, 2012, 09:26:35 pm »
BTW, EasTex, awesome job on the GZ tonight. Your keeping up like a champ.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #81 on: June 06, 2012, 09:27:22 pm »
These Martinez boys look like studs but they just seem to struggle at the plate. Here's hoping they put it all together.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #82 on: June 06, 2012, 09:27:45 pm »
So they're going into the draft hoping to end up with three guys? That's crazy.

They had seven picks in the top three rounds and went BPA, so they'll need every last penny to get them all signed.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #83 on: June 06, 2012, 09:27:56 pm »
Fernando graounds to 2nd for out 1
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #84 on: June 06, 2012, 09:28:32 pm »
These Martinez boys look like studs but they just seem to struggle at the plate. Here's hoping they put it all together.

I don't get the JD bit; he's picked it up lately.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #85 on: June 06, 2012, 09:29:24 pm »
BTW, EasTex, awesome job on the GZ tonight. Your keeping up like a champ.


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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #86 on: June 06, 2012, 09:30:50 pm »
JD takes the 3-2 pitch for a walk.

1 out, btm 7th, still 4-3 cards
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #87 on: June 06, 2012, 09:33:15 pm »
Sanchez throwing 95-97 with a 77 curve. Tough stuff.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #88 on: June 06, 2012, 09:36:19 pm »
I don't get the JD bit; he's picked it up lately.
Lately he has and early on he was a beast. But the month in between he looked totally lost.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #89 on: June 06, 2012, 09:36:47 pm »
Nothing but FB to CJ until the 80 break for the K.

2 outs. Runner at 1st. 4-3 cards, still btm 7th.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #90 on: June 06, 2012, 09:38:43 pm »
They had seven picks in the top three rounds and went BPA, so they'll need every last penny to get them all signed.

Ah, well, that makes much more sense.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #91 on: June 06, 2012, 09:40:25 pm »
cards bring in a lefty with a long name I didn't catch against Wallace.
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« Reply #92 on: June 06, 2012, 09:42:24 pm »
Ah, well, that makes much more sense.

That makes sense to me now too.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #93 on: June 06, 2012, 09:42:24 pm »
grounder to 2nd looks like the 3rd error for the cards tonight. Runners safe at 1st and 2nd.

(wife just got home and distracted me with....distractions. missed the play.)
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #94 on: June 06, 2012, 09:43:58 pm »
Boggs in to pitch for the cards
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« Reply #95 on: June 06, 2012, 09:44:11 pm »
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #96 on: June 06, 2012, 09:45:47 pm »
grounder to 3rd.

4-3 cards.

I have ...umm...to go now

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« Reply #97 on: June 06, 2012, 09:47:04 pm »
I'm at work.


8-5, dude.


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« Reply #98 on: June 06, 2012, 09:52:30 pm »
I'm at work.

Really? When you say you're at work, you're not kidding, are you?
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #99 on: June 06, 2012, 09:53:45 pm »
I gotta say, it makes me very happy to hear our fans still boo The Mole even after seven and a half years.  Fuck that piece of shit.

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« Reply #100 on: June 06, 2012, 10:00:13 pm »
I gotta say, it makes me very happy to hear our fans still boo The Mole even after seven and a half years.  Fuck that piece of shit.

Fuck, Clark.
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« Reply #101 on: June 06, 2012, 10:01:20 pm »
Well.



Shit.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #102 on: June 06, 2012, 10:03:31 pm »
Fuck, Clark.
He seems to be on the wrong end of things.  No outs, why the chance?

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« Reply #103 on: June 06, 2012, 10:05:14 pm »
He seems to be on the wrong end of things.  No outs, why the chance?

Well, the next guy up has a hard time getting the bat on the ball, so you need to take that chance.

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« Reply #104 on: June 06, 2012, 10:05:55 pm »
Stop being clark, Clark. It was a fucking catcher who was hurt last season with nobody out. Think, you fucking douchebag.
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« Reply #105 on: June 06, 2012, 10:06:17 pm »
I am not sure why you send Castro there with no outs.
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« Reply #106 on: June 06, 2012, 10:07:03 pm »
Well, the next guy up has a hard time getting the bat on the ball, so you need to take that chance.

What? Oh.

I know, but that is a lot to contemplate when your arms are swinging wildly.

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« Reply #107 on: June 06, 2012, 10:07:09 pm »
I'm at a loss for words to qualify just how fucking stupid that was.
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« Reply #108 on: June 06, 2012, 10:07:59 pm »
I'm at a loss for words to qualify just how fucking stupid that was.

Try anyway. I think it would make for an entertaining read!
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« Reply #109 on: June 06, 2012, 10:08:14 pm »
Lowrie needs to pick up the coach.  

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« Reply #110 on: June 06, 2012, 10:09:32 pm »
Chuck, there is no rationale explanation for that send.
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« Reply #111 on: June 06, 2012, 10:10:32 pm »
Try anyway. I think it would make for an entertaining read!

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« Reply #112 on: June 06, 2012, 10:11:55 pm »
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« Reply #113 on: June 06, 2012, 10:12:17 pm »
This loss is on Clark. Fucking prick, As my mother would say, dumb overflowing.
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« Reply #114 on: June 06, 2012, 10:13:17 pm »
Who the fuck is Fernando Martinez and why is he playing professional baseball with a swing like that
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« Reply #115 on: June 06, 2012, 10:13:39 pm »
Chuck, there is no rationale explanation for that send.

Of course not! You've got the run as good as scored with 1,2 and 3 up. Why waste the out? Why risk the out? Insane.
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« Reply #116 on: June 06, 2012, 10:14:00 pm »
This loss is on Clark. Fucking prick, As my mother would say, dumb overflowing.

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« Reply #117 on: June 06, 2012, 10:16:05 pm »
Really? When you say you're at work, you're not kidding, are you?

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« Reply #118 on: June 06, 2012, 10:16:32 pm »
Who the fuck is Fernando Martinez and why is he playing professional baseball with a swing like that

The take on strike one is what annoyed me more than anything. The guy's going to bust you inside with fastballs. If I know that surely you should know that. Be fucking ready for it and hit it. Surprise us. Mix things up a little.
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« Reply #119 on: June 06, 2012, 10:18:14 pm »
The take on strike one is what annoyed me more than anything. The guy's going to bust you inside with fastballs. If I know that surely you should know that. Be fucking ready for it and hit it. Surprise us. Mix things up a little.

Seriously..who the fuck is this guy and why is he hitting third in the big leagues. He cannot possibly ever hope to put his bat on a fastball at this level.
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« Reply #120 on: June 06, 2012, 10:18:21 pm »
Who the fuck is Fernando Martinez and why is he playing professional baseball with a swing like that
You seen him go after a bender.  That swing looks even worse.  Bogey gets a few hits last night and gets benched for this guy?

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« Reply #121 on: June 06, 2012, 10:23:51 pm »
Imagine someone who's had his tongue removed due to cancer standing at a dais reading Chaucer in the original Middle English.

Solid effort there Chuck, I applaud you!
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« Reply #122 on: June 06, 2012, 10:24:04 pm »
Who the fuck is Fernando Martinez and why is he playing professional baseball with a swing like that

Pedro Cerrano's little brother.
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« Reply #123 on: June 06, 2012, 10:24:43 pm »
Fuck, CJ.
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« Reply #124 on: June 06, 2012, 10:25:51 pm »
Pedro Cerrano's little brother.

Dunno about that, I'd imagine that Pedro Cerrano's little brother could've knocked the crap out of at least 1 of 3 straight fastballs thrown to him..
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« Reply #125 on: June 06, 2012, 10:26:33 pm »
God damnit, Clark. You killed us tonight.
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« Reply #126 on: June 06, 2012, 10:26:51 pm »
99 right above the elbow.  That's going to leave a mark.

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« Reply #127 on: June 06, 2012, 10:28:01 pm »
God damnit, Clark. You killed us tonight.

And it's official.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #128 on: June 06, 2012, 10:28:42 pm »
Fuck fuck fuck. 4-3 BALLGAME Thanks, Clark.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #129 on: June 06, 2012, 10:29:00 pm »
You seen him go after a bender.  That swing looks even worse.  Bogey gets a few hits last night and gets benched for this guy?

Brad Mills should be summarily sacked for having this guy in a Major League lineup.  The Astros have so far 12 hits, three walks and three guys reach on errors. That's 18 fucking baserunners and three fucking runs. That means it takes them six fucking baserunners to advance four bases. How is that even mathematically possible? 
I'll tell you how...your fucking three hole hitter is 0 fer fucking 5 with 7 fucking LOB, that's how.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #130 on: June 06, 2012, 10:29:51 pm »
God damnit, Clark. You killed us tonight.

Which is odd because he generally strikes me as reluctant to send runners, even when it isn't completely incomprehensible doing so.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #131 on: June 06, 2012, 10:31:32 pm »
Brad Mills should be summarily sacked for having this guy in a Major League lineup.  The Astros have so far 12 hits, three walks and three guys reach on errors. That's 18 fucking baserunners and three fucking runs. That means it takes them six fucking baserunners to advance four bases. How is that even mathematically possible? 
I'll tell you how...your fucking three hole hitter is 0 fer fucking 5 with 7 fucking LOB, that's how.

I've had problems with several of Millsie's lineups this season.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #132 on: June 06, 2012, 10:31:38 pm »
Fuck fuck fuck. 4-3 BALLGAME Thanks, Clark.

This loss is officially on the dipshit who inserted Fernando Martinez in the three hole tonight. This game was lost as soon as that dipshit handed in the lineup card.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #133 on: June 06, 2012, 10:34:27 pm »
This loss is officially on the dipshit who inserted Fernando Martinez in the three hole tonight. This game was lost as soon as that dipshit handed in the lineup card.

I can't argue with that, but Clark's send with nobody out and Altuve coming up was colossally stupid.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #134 on: June 06, 2012, 10:37:06 pm »
I can't argue with that, but Clark's send with nobody out and Altuve coming up was colossally stupid.

In hindsight, it was the wrong move.  But the play was closer than I thought it would be and it took a perfect throw even after Castro stumbles. He scores and you're all talking about what a gutsy call it was.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #135 on: June 06, 2012, 11:20:28 pm »
It was a stupid call even if Decalso throws it away and Marwin scores, too.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #136 on: June 06, 2012, 11:29:58 pm »
This loss is officially on the dipshit who inserted Fernando Martinez in the three hole tonight. This game was lost as soon as that dipshit handed in the lineup card.

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #137 on: June 07, 2012, 03:42:58 am »
With Castro 3-4 tonight, I decided to check where his numbers are at now on the season. Found this:

vs LHP: .091/.130/.091
vs RHP: .303/.388/.449

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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #138 on: June 07, 2012, 09:50:14 am »
With Castro 3-4 tonight, I decided to check where his numbers are at now on the season. Found this:

vs LHP: .091/.130/.091
vs RHP: .303/.388/.449

That's fairly extreme.
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Re: Shitbirds @ Astros 06/06/12
« Reply #139 on: June 07, 2012, 10:09:20 am »
That's fairly extreme.
I haven't seen the raw numbers, but I doubt he has many ABs against lefties. 

Overall, he has looked pretty good to me lately.  Typically has a nice AB and makes relatively consistent contact.  One day, I hope to see him drive the ball more frequently, but baby steps.