Author Topic: Opening Day!!! (Read 23504 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** March 31, 2013, 02:02:43 pm »

Your lineups:

TexasatHouston
8:05 PM ET

Gunslinger's Outfit

2BIan Kinsler
SSElvis Andrus
DHLance Berkman
3BAdrian Beltre
RFNelson Cruz
LFDavid Murphy
CA.J. Pierzynski
1BMitch Moreland
CFLeonys Martin

Astros

2B Jose Altuve
1B Brett Wallace
LF Chris Carter
DH Carlos Pena
CF Justin Maxwell
C Jason Castro
3B Matt Dominguez
RF ~~Rick Ankiel~~Brandon Barnes
SS Ronny Cedeno

TEX: Matt Harrison (18-11, 3.29)
HOU: Bud Norris (7-13, 4.65)

Reuben · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2013, 02:31:14 pm »

This lineup has Barnes in RF instead of Ankiel.

By the way, I'd forgotten that Piershitski signed with Dallas. That is a perfect marriage right there.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2013, 02:59:22 pm »

I'm hoping to join the GZ group tonight, as it might be the only night this year I can watch the team on TV, but I might be tied up with meetings.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2013, 03:25:50 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 31, 2013, 02:31:14 pm

This lineup has Barnes in RF instead of Ankiel.

By the way, I'd forgotten that Piershitski signed with Dallas. That is a perfect marriage right there.

Then the bastards at Rotowire got the fucking lineup wrong. Thanks, and I'll make the correction.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2013, 04:31:05 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 03:25:50 pm

Then the bastards at Rotowire got the fucking lineup wrong. Thanks, and I'll make the correction.

Neither here nor there... but... via Twitter:

Brian T. Smith ‏@ChronAstros 6m
#Astros' Porter made it clear Brandon Barnes is in RF vs. #Rangers because of pitching matchup. Ankiel still primary RF. #MLB

Reuben · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:01:08 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2013, 04:31:05 pm

Neither here nor there... but... via Twitter:

Brian T. Smith ‏@ChronAstros 6m
#Astros' Porter made it clear Brandon Barnes is in RF vs. #Rangers because of pitching matchup. Ankiel still primary RF. #MLB

I'm pretty sure that's the only reason Marwin isn't playing as well. I think that'll be pretty much a straight platoon. I also wouldn't be surprised to see JD (while he's on the roster) play LF or DH vs. some LHP with Pena taking a seat.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:04:58 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 31, 2013, 05:01:08 pm

I'm pretty sure that's the only reason Marwin isn't playing as well. I think that'll be pretty much a straight platoon. I also wouldn't be surprised to see JD (while he's on the roster) play LF or DH vs. some LHP with Pena taking a seat.

Given that Pena is 0-8 with four whiffs against Harrison, I'd have left him out of the lineup tonight.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:05:31 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 02:59:22 pm

I'm hoping to join the GZ group tonight, as it might be the only night this year I can watch the team on TV, but I might be tied up with meetings.

Meetings on Easter Sunday night?

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:11:57 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 05:05:31 pm

Meetings on Easter Sunday night?

Yep. Easter, Opening Day and my bday all fell on the same day this year and I'm still stuck in fucking Long Island for work.
/plays tiny violin
/drinks Lagavulin

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:20:07 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 05:11:57 pm

Yep. Easter, Opening Day and my bday all fell on the same day this year and I'm still stuck in fucking Long Island for work.
/plays tiny violin
/drinks Lagavulin

Well, happy birthday to you...for what its worth.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:20:34 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 05:20:07 pm

Well, happy birthday to you...for what its worth.

Thanks!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:37:02 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 05:11:57 pm

Yep. Easter, Opening Day and my bday all fell on the same day this year and I'm still stuck in fucking Long Island for work.
/plays tiny violin
/drinks Lagavulin

Happy birthday, EC!

Reuben · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:41:16 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 05:11:57 pm

Yep. Easter, Opening Day and my bday all fell on the same day this year and I'm still stuck in fucking Long Island for work.
/plays tiny violin
/drinks Lagavulin

Holy shit, man, my bday's tomorrow! Happy bday; hope your meetings get cancelled! By the way, are you still gonna be in NY in May? I'll be in the city every single weekday that month; working in midtown, staying in Brooklyn. Probably some in April too but don't know yet.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:51:31 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 31, 2013, 05:41:16 pm

Holy shit, man, my bday's tomorrow! Happy bday; hope your meetings get cancelled! By the way, are you still gonna be in NY in May? I'll be in the city every single weekday that month; working in midtown, staying in Brooklyn. Probably some in April too but don't know yet.

Happy birthday early, dude!

Fredia · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:52:37 pm »

nerves and happy bday

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:32:23 pm »

For me, the Astros 2013 season will be judged less on wins and losses than it will be on "Screw You's" delivered. Here's hoping the 1st Screw You of the season is delivered to Nolan and his Arlington Rangers tonight. Go 'Stros! FYB!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:33:43 pm »

Happy birthday EC, from all of us here at the game.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:47:47 pm »

My children are at the game and in a suite. I'm kicking myself in the ass for not spending the money and being there. Shitfick.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:10:08 pm »

Norris misses badly to Kinsler but got away with it.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:13:48 pm »

Norris with a nice, clean first frame. Here come your Astros!

Guinness · « **Reply #20 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:15:28 pm »

8 more, just like that Bud...

Nate in IA · « **Reply #21 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:17:09 pm »

Ah, the GZ.. thanks Happy for getting us going.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #22 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:17:32 pm »

Don't known why I didn't expect the game to be blacked out on mlb.tv. Stuck at the girlfriend's family function. FML.

moriartp · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:18:13 pm »

Replay shows Altuve was safe.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #24 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:18:27 pm »

Ah, the first screw over of the year.

Guinness · « **Reply #25 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:19:03 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 07:17:32 pm

Don't known why I didn't expect the game to be blacked out on mlb.tv. Stuck at the girlfriend's family function. FML.

Game's on ESPN

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #26 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:19:14 pm »

we got hosed on that call

austro · « **Reply #27 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:19:45 pm »

Fucking umpires. "These guys suck, I'll just call him out."

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #28 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:19:58 pm »

HOLY CRAP what a BS call on MR. ALTUVE. TOTAL FRIGGIN' BULLSHIT!!!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #29 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:20:24 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 31, 2013, 07:19:45 pm

Fucking umpires. "These guys suck, I'll just call him out."

Was thinking that same thing... FYB!!!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #30 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:20:44 pm »

Quote from: PeteM on March 31, 2013, 07:19:03 pm

Games on ESPN

Yeah, that's not happening.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #31 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:20:56 pm »

That was horseshit. I'd have been run on that one.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #32 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:23:26 pm »

Reporting for duty.

Love the new unis!

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #33 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:28:24 pm »

Fantastic throw by Castro!

pots · « **Reply #34 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:28:39 pm »

Nice throw Castro

Guinness · « **Reply #35 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:32:18 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 07:20:44 pm

Yeah, that's not happening.

Y'know, I saw MLB.tv and my brain translated it as MLB network...sorry!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #36 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:33:18 pm »

Fuck AJ pryzyxhsyjxheui!!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #37 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:37:41 pm »

Huge 2-2 snake to get out of that jam. But the 0-2 heater on the plate to a good big league hitter was dumb overflowing.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #38 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:38:36 pm »

Glad you guys are keeping it alive. I'm about to run out of battery here but we're having a great time.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #39 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:39:57 pm »

Nice recognition by the ESPN guy about the feelings of betrayal latent in the Houston fan base.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #40 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:41:30 pm »

Pena now 0-9 against Harrison with five K's. I am already second-guessing the signing of Pena and Porter's decision to play him tonight.

believin · « **Reply #41 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:42:51 pm »

Happy Birthday, EC!

The new uniforms look great, don't they?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #42 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:44:19 pm »

Quote from: believin on March 31, 2013, 07:42:51 pm

Happy Birthday, EC!

The new uniforms look great, don't they?

Agreed. V
Very sharp.

Reuben · « **Reply #43 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:44:38 pm »

Quote from: believin on March 31, 2013, 07:42:51 pm

Happy Birthday, EC!

The new uniforms look great, don't they?

I sure like em.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #44 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:45:36 pm »

Thanks to OSF for the tip of WatchESPN! Now comfortably ignoring girlfriend's family.

chuck · « **Reply #45 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:45:47 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 07:41:30 pm

Pena now 0-9 against Harrison with five K's. I am already second-guessing the signing of Pena and Porter's decision to play him tonight.

You've been doing it for four hours, dude.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #46 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:47:14 pm »

Bud is really battling his command.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #47 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:48:05 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 31, 2013, 07:45:47 pm

You've been doing it for four hours, dude.

Pena=Happ?

Nate in IA · « **Reply #48 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:49:05 pm »

Have to agree re: the unis.. very sharp.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #49 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:52:16 pm »

Awesome snag! THat was payback for Altuve

moriartp · « **Reply #50 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:52:38 pm »

Replay shows he trapped it.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #51 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:53:06 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 07:52:16 pm

Awesome snag! THat was payback for Altuve

Yep. Same ump too.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #52 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:54:00 pm »

Fletcher isn't having the best opening day out there at 2nd base..

chuck · « **Reply #53 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:54:58 pm »

Both plays were fairly close but visible plainly on tv. I would like to know what the fuck that ump is doing.

jester9450 · « **Reply #54 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:55:47 pm »

make up call

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #55 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:56:18 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 31, 2013, 07:54:58 pm

Both plays were fairly close but visible plainly on tv. I would like to know what the fuck that ump is doing.

In fairness to him, the call was away from his line of sight. The 3B ump should have helped.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #56 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:58:02 pm »

"Those are fake John.."

"They're edible"

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #57 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:59:12 pm »

We are seeing some God awful at-bats.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #58 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:59:49 pm »

Hack-a-thon from the bottom of the lineup

Nate in IA · « **Reply #59 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:10:42 pm »

I want me one of those orange hats.. I suppose they're available from MLB stores...

24 bones. Is that what they're going for at the park?

Fredia · « **Reply #60 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:11:50 pm »

nerves must calm nerves shit that should have been a strike
whew inning over

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #61 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:17:25 pm »

Porter made a great point. They need to slow Harrison down. He's in the rocking chair right now. But Wallace hits an 0-2 up the middle for a knock.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:17:45 pm »

A hit.. may it be the second of many

MusicMan · « **Reply #63 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:21:46 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 07:41:30 pm

Pena now 0-9 against Harrison with five K's. I am already second-guessing the signing of Pena and Porter's decision to play him tonight.

Singles opposite way. I am already second-guessing your second-guessing the signing of Pena and Porter's decision to play him tonight.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #64 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:22:17 pm »

MAXWELL!

MusicMan · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:22:29 pm »

REPLAY TIME!

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #66 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:22:38 pm »

Go Maxwell!!

Nate in IA · « **Reply #67 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:22:43 pm »

2-0 good guys on an almost-out-of-here

pots · « **Reply #68 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:23:00 pm »

Maxwell with a 2-run triple

MusicMan · « **Reply #69 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:23:03 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2013, 08:22:29 pm

REPLAY TIME!

Never mind, off the scoreboard, not the rail.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #70 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:23:22 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2013, 08:21:46 pm

Singles opposite way. I am already second-guessing your second-guessing the signing of Pena and Porter's decision to play him tonight.

I agree. If he will commit to doing that, then he's got a chance.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #71 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:24:00 pm »

I'll be damned!

MusicMan · « **Reply #72 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:24:50 pm »

Justin, bust it out of the box next time.

pots · « **Reply #73 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:24:55 pm »

bah, don't like this challenge. Momentum killer

MusicMan · « **Reply #74 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:25:24 pm »

SUCK IT, AL!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #75 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:25:53 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2013, 08:24:50 pm

Justin, bust it out of the box next time.

He showed that shit last season.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #76 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:26:00 pm »

Justin Friggin' Maxwell!!!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #77 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:27:52 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2013, 08:26:00 pm

Justin Friggin' Maxwell!!!

John Fucking Kruk correctly called Maxwell out for cadillacing it to 1B. Porter has to nip that shit in the bud.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #78 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:30:13 pm »

I like Kruk.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #79 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:30:23 pm »

Nice interview with Washington there. He's in denial.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #80 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:30:35 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 08:30:13 pm

I like Kruk.

+1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #81 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:30:50 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 08:30:13 pm

I like Kruk.

+1

Nate in IA · « **Reply #82 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:31:17 pm »

WTF is AJ staring at?

MusicMan · « **Reply #83 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:31:40 pm »

Quote

RT @suss2hyphens: I imagine A.J. Pierzynski was brought in to make the Rangers more likeable?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #84 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:32:01 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 08:27:52 pm

John Fucking Kruk correctly called Maxwell out for cadillacing it to 1B. Porter has to nip that shit in the bud.

I've in the middle of a 7-ring(ish) circus here, so missed that part (and volume is off for next 30 minutes so I missed Mr. 1-nuts' commentary). Thanks for the info though!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #85 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:32:36 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on March 31, 2013, 08:30:13 pm

I like Kruk.

-1

Fuck Kruk.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #86 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:33:50 pm »

Bud's cruising...

moriartp · « **Reply #87 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:36:13 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 08:27:52 pm

John Fucking Kruk correctly called Maxwell out for cadillacing it to 1B. Porter has to nip that shit in the bud.

100% agreed.

remy · « **Reply #88 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:36:47 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 08:32:36 pm

-1

Fuck Kruk.

Have to agree with Ty.

+1

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #89 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:39:40 pm »

It didn't take a brainiac like Kruk to see that Maxwell was admiring hisself.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #90 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:40:22 pm »

Cedeno comes through.. 3-0 good guys.. Nice to see the dick-stepping by the stRangers..

jester9450 · « **Reply #91 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:40:44 pm »

good hit

chuck · « **Reply #92 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:41:04 pm »

Which team is which?

Nate in IA · « **Reply #93 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:42:27 pm »

Jose! 4-0 Astros!

MusicMan · « **Reply #94 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:42:55 pm »

Somebody got the message to the hitters: TAKE. HIM. THE. OTHER. WAY.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #95 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:43:01 pm »

Jose Friggin' Altuve (sans lack of Maxwell hustle).

jester9450 · « **Reply #96 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:43:42 pm »

time for someone to go yard.

MusicMan · « **Reply #97 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:44:56 pm »

Hey Brett... you gotta lean into that if you want to make this team.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #98 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:45:24 pm »

That was one weak swing...

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #99 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:46:16 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 08:39:40 pm

It didn't take a brainiac like Kruk to see that Maxwell was admiring hisself.

Well I certainly don't like him because I think he's smart.

Reuben · « **Reply #100 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:49:18 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 08:33:50 pm

Bud's cruising...

Watch it there.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #101 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:52:47 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 31, 2013, 08:32:36 pm

-1

Fuck Kruk.

+1

MusicMan · « **Reply #102 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:55:38 pm »

Bedard up?

We piggybacking at the major-league level, too?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #103 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:55:51 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 08:33:50 pm

Bud's cruising...

Dude...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #104 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:57:27 pm »

Bud needs to stay focused here, as he made a mistake to Berkman, who can still hit, at least from the left side.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #105 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:00:04 pm »

Kruk is now a fucking idiot.

jester9450 · « **Reply #106 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:01:16 pm »

time to make the change

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #107 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:02:56 pm »

Quote from: jester9450 on March 31, 2013, 09:01:16 pm

time to make the change

Cruz is probably his last hitter.

austro · « **Reply #108 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:03:33 pm »

Oops.

MusicMan · « **Reply #109 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:03:52 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 08:33:50 pm

Bud's cruising...

When you are duct-taped and being beaten with soap-filled socks, remember this.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #110 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:03:57 pm »

Bud was out of gas.

moriartp · « **Reply #111 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:04:42 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 08:33:50 pm

Bud's cruising...

CRUCIFY HIM

MusicMan · « **Reply #112 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:06:08 pm »

Quote from: moriartp on March 31, 2013, 09:04:42 pm

CRUCIFY HIM

Couple of days late for that.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #113 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:06:44 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 08:33:50 pm

Bud's cruising...

You weren't paying attention. Bud was running up a pitch count and only survived this long by making clutch pitches late in the count.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #114 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:08:49 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 09:06:44 pm

You weren't paying attention. Bud was running up a pitch count and only survived this long by making clutch pitches late in the count.

Hindsight is 20-20...

austro · « **Reply #115 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:10:10 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 31, 2013, 09:03:52 pm

When you are duct-taped and being beaten with soap-filled socks, remember this.

I thought it was bags of unripe oranges.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #116 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:13:04 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 09:08:49 pm

Hindsight is 20-20...

This coming from the "Bud is cruisin'" guy? No. Bud was a little lucky tonight. The pitches that Beltre hit, both of which were mistakes.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #117 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:13:54 pm »

Nice interview with Luhnow..

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #118 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:14:39 pm »

If I'm Harrison, I stick it in Maxwell's ear.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #119 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:15:23 pm »

Put a fucking uni on, Maddux.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #120 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:18:50 pm »

I like the piggy-back concept this season for a couple of months a lot.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #121 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:24:14 pm »

Wow! Rick Ankiel with the 3-run dong!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #122 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:24:23 pm »

Ankiel!!!!

moriartp · « **Reply #123 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:24:26 pm »

WILD THING

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #124 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:24:29 pm »

Ankiel!

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #125 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:24:49 pm »

ding ding ding

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #126 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:24:51 pm »

Yes!!!

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #127 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:26:09 pm »

He crushed that fucker...

austro · « **Reply #128 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:26:34 pm »

I imagine that a certain section of the upper deck is going wild right now.

pots · « **Reply #129 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:27:58 pm »

There it is Ricky baby, yeah!!

Nate in IA · « **Reply #130 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:29:48 pm »

Nice pick by Cedeno...

jester9450 · « **Reply #131 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:30:20 pm »

and there that yard ball

Nate in IA · « **Reply #132 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:33:04 pm »

Nice work by Bedard in that 7th inning

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #133 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:41:03 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 09:33:04 pm

Nice work by Bedard in that 7th inning

+1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #134 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:42:59 pm »

Carter hasn't had a good at-bat tonight. Opening night jitters. I saw that kid play in Oakland last season. He gets fooled a lot, but he doesn't usually get cheated either. He's a hacker.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #135 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:44:03 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 09:29:48 pm

Nice pick by Cedeno...

That was a big league play. His glove looked a little suspect in ST, but that's where you work on stuff.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #136 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:44:39 pm »

Very nice play by Dominguez..

austro · « **Reply #137 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:45:00 pm »

Dominguez!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #138 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:46:27 pm »

Dominguez shut up the analysts. Kid can play the hot corner. Only question is whether he'll hit enough to stay there.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #139 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:47:58 pm »

1-2-3 8th for Bedard.. 7-2 good guys.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #140 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:48:45 pm »

Bedard with a clutch pitch to Berkman. Not what I would have called full up, but it fooled Berkman.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #141 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:50:21 pm »

If the stRangers stumble out of the gate, I wonder how much rope Daniels will give Washington.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #142 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:51:57 pm »

Pena can't hit anything off-speed.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #143 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:53:48 pm »

Maxwell couldn't hit shit in ST, but tonight he's locked in.

pots · « **Reply #144 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:53:57 pm »

second triple for Maxwell.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #145 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:54:02 pm »

But Maxwell can..

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #146 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:54:46 pm »

It was very nice of ESPN to explain to me that Justin Maxwell is the face of the Astros franchise. I've learned so much tonight. Thank you ESPN!

Nate in IA · « **Reply #147 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:56:20 pm »

Lots of fumbling about by the stRangers tonight... RBI Dominguez.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #148 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:56:25 pm »

Dominguez looks overmatched at the plate tonight, but he got enough of that one to drive Maxwell home..

chuck · « **Reply #149 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:56:35 pm »

Maxwell's on pace for well over 300 triples. That would probably be some sort of record.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #150 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:57:03 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2013, 09:54:46 pm

It was very nice of ESPN to explain to me that Justin Maxwell is the face of the Astros franchise. I've learned so much tonight. Thank you ESPN!

Masters of the obvious...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #151 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:58:13 pm »

Bedard out for the ninth.

pots · « **Reply #152 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:58:57 pm »

Quote from: chuck on March 31, 2013, 09:56:35 pm

Maxwell's on pace for well over 300 triples. That would probably be some sort of record.

Look out Sam Crawford

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #153 on:** March 31, 2013, 09:59:13 pm »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 09:56:20 pm

Lots of fumbling about by the stRangers tonight... RBI Dominguez.

Kinsler did the only thing he could do with that seeing eye hit.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #154 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:00:13 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 09:59:13 pm

Kinsler did the only thing he could do with that seeing eye hit.

I agree, just reminded me of several other drops I've seen tonight from them..

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #155 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:00:47 pm »

That first pitch to Murphy had a lot of late movement.

pots · « **Reply #156 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:01:24 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 09:59:13 pm

Kinsler did the only thing he could do with that seeing eye hit.

Would have been a shot up the middle had the pitcher not touched it

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #157 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:02:39 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 09:57:03 pm

Masters of the obvious...

Still teaching me all sorts of stuff. For example, some ESPN dude just taught me that "one of the requirements of a save is three innings of effective relief." I never realized just how much I didn't know about baseball until I started listening to ESPN...

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #158 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:02:57 pm »

Maxwell saved Bedard there.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #159 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:03:03 pm »

And just let me add another JUSTIN' FRIGGIN' MAXWELL!!!

Nate in IA · « **Reply #160 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:03:13 pm »

pretty decent night for Maxwell... Nice catch.

pots · « **Reply #161 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:03:16 pm »

Nice catch going up against the wall for Maxwell.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #162 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:04:35 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2013, 10:02:39 pm

Still teaching me all sorts of stuff. For example, some ESPN dude just taught me that "one of the requirements of a save is three innings of effective relief." I never realized just how much I didn't know about baseball until I started listening to ESPN...

Stick around for SportsCenter...

jester9450 · « **Reply #163 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:07:26 pm »

Great catch by Maxwell

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #164 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:08:23 pm »

Do the Rangers not have any right-handed hitters on the bench?

Nate in IA · « **Reply #165 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:08:45 pm »

ASTROS WIN! ASTROS WIN! ASTROS WIN!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #166 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:08:53 pm »

No. 4,000!

jester9450 · « **Reply #167 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:09:12 pm »

One down 161 to go.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #168 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:09:16 pm »

Congratulations due to Mr Porter and his cadre of talent.

chuck · « **Reply #169 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:10:04 pm »

The Astros capture sole possession of first place!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #170 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:10:14 pm »

I'm wearing this shooting star jersey until we lose!

pots · « **Reply #171 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:13:02 pm »

Astros win!!

First opening day win since 2006 if I did my research correct.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #172 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:14:34 pm »

And the 2013 Astros first "Screw You" goes to... Nolan Ryan and his Arlington Rangers. Fitting beginning IMO!!! WAY TO GO 'STROS!!!

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #173 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:26:49 pm »

That was a nice introduction to this strange new world. But how much shoould we get our hopes up?

remy · « **Reply #174 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:27:26 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 10:04:35 pm

Stick around for SportsCenter...

Meh, no thanks.. I can't watch
1) The Baylor women lose again.
2) The Louisville guy's leg asflkjasdflkjasdf.asdj... can't even think about it without shuddering.

remy · « **Reply #175 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:28:26 pm »

But god damn the Astros win feels good. Fuck the Rangers, and fuck you AL!

subnuclear · « **Reply #176 on:** March 31, 2013, 10:33:41 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on March 31, 2013, 10:26:49 pm

That was a nice introduction to this strange new world. But how much shoould we get our hopes up?

When do playoff tickets go on sale?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #177 on:** March 31, 2013, 11:29:37 pm »

Don't know who this is, but I tip my cap to him nevertheless!

Ron Brand · « **Reply #178 on:** March 31, 2013, 11:39:26 pm »

Wonderful evening at the ballpark, watching your first-place Houston Astros demolish the last-place team from Arlington. As NeilT put it, they did everything right, nothing wrong, and looked every bit an equal match for the Rangers. Tonight, anyway. Enjoy it, take a snapshot of the standings, and celebrate your league-leading Astros.

JimR · « **Reply #179 on:** April 01, 2013, 12:15:02 am »

Great night at the ball yard. Thanks to Ron Brand for saving this tradition! Great to see everyone. Fuck you, Nolan. Fuck you, Rangers. The Astros are undefeated!

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #180 on:** April 01, 2013, 12:52:40 am »

Quote from: moriartp on March 31, 2013, 07:18:13 pm

Replay shows Altuve was safe.

Yep.

Quote from: moriartp on March 31, 2013, 07:52:38 pm

Replay shows he trapped it.

Yep.

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 31, 2013, 07:53:06 pm

Yep. Same ump too.

Yep.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #181 on:** April 01, 2013, 12:58:04 am »

Quote from: Nate in IA on March 31, 2013, 07:39:57 pm

Nice recognition by the ESPN guy about the feelings of betrayal latent in the Houston fan base.

Missed the comment, care to expound?!?

VirtualBob · « **Reply #182 on:** April 01, 2013, 04:23:39 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2013, 11:29:37 pm

Don't know who this is, but I tip my cap to him nevertheless!

+1

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #183 on:** April 01, 2013, 06:35:19 am »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on March 31, 2013, 11:29:37 pm

Don't know who this is, but I tip my cap to him nevertheless!

That is priceless.

Reuben · « **Reply #184 on:** April 01, 2013, 07:31:49 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 01, 2013, 06:35:19 am

That is priceless.

Looks kinda like Zachary Levine.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #185 on:** April 01, 2013, 08:12:04 am »

Quote from: Reuben on April 01, 2013, 07:31:49 am

Looks kinda like Zachary Levine.

Now That would be priceless. I sure do miss his honest takes and tweets.

Nate in IA · « **Reply #186 on:** April 01, 2013, 06:45:11 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on April 01, 2013, 12:58:04 am

Missed the comment, care to expound?!?

He (not Oral nor Kruk, can't remember his name, maybe Dan?) just mentioned that there was a feeling of anger at the move to the AL in Houston. Wish I could remember exactly what he said. I do recall it was said in a rather complementary fashion.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #187 on:** April 02, 2013, 07:09:32 am »

Quote from: Nate in IA on April 01, 2013, 06:45:11 pm

He (not Oral nor Kruk, can't remember his name, maybe Dan?) just mentioned that there was a feeling of anger at the move to the AL in Houston. Wish I could remember exactly what he said. I do recall it was said in a rather complementary fashion.

Was it Dan Ravich (sp?)?

juliogotay · « **Reply #188 on:** April 02, 2013, 07:50:32 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on April 02, 2013, 07:09:32 am

Was it Dan Ravich (sp?)?

The PBP guy's name is Schulman (not sure the spelling). He's pretty good. Great pipes.

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