Author Topic: Athletics @ Astros July 22, 2013 (Read 8358 times)

Mr. Happy · « **on:** July 22, 2013, 03:35:36 pm »

Your lineups for tonight's ball game, the first in t he post-Pena/Cedeno era:

Athletics

CFCoco Crisp
LFChris Young
SSJed Lowrie
3BJosh Donaldson
1BNate Freiman
CDerek Norris
RFJosh Reddick
2BGrant Green
DHSeth Smith
OAK: Tommy Milone (8-8, 4.24)

Astros

SS Jonathan Villar
2B Jose Altuve
C Jason Castro
1B Chris Carter
RF Justin Maxwell
DH J.D. Martinez
CF Brandon Barnes
3B Matt Dominguez
LF Jake Elmore
HOU: Dallas Keuchel (4-5, 4.62)

VirtualBob · « **Reply #1 on:** July 22, 2013, 04:43:55 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 22, 2013, 03:35:36 pm

Your lineups for tonight's ball game, the first in the post-Pena/Cedeno era:

That sounds soooooo sweet.

NeilT · « **Reply #2 on:** July 22, 2013, 05:14:50 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on July 22, 2013, 04:43:55 pm

That sounds soooooo sweet.

That is one young group.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #3 on:** July 22, 2013, 06:56:32 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on July 22, 2013, 05:14:50 pm

That is one young group.

But Carter is old enough to buy the beer right?

NeilT · « **Reply #4 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:06:38 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on July 22, 2013, 06:56:32 pm

But Carter is old enough to buy the beer right?

That's probably about right.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #5 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:25:24 pm »

Villar works the count to 3-2 (back from 0-2) before striking out. Welcome to the Show, meat.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:29:35 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 22, 2013, 07:25:24 pm

Villar works the count to 3-2 (back from 0-2) before striking out. Welcome to the Show, meat.

Swung at ball five.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:34:07 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on July 22, 2013, 05:14:50 pm

That is one young group.

No kidding, wow!

Jonathan Villar - 22 (5/2/91)
Jose Altuve - 23 (5/6/90)
Matt Dominguez - 23 (8/28/89)
Dallas Keuchel - 25 (1/1/88)
J.D. Martinez - 25 (8/21/87)
Jason Castro - 26 (6/18/87)
Jake Elmore - 26 (6/15/87)
Chris Carter - 26 (12/18/86)
Brandon Barnes - 27 (5/15/86)
Justin Maxwell - 29 (11/6/83)

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:36:39 pm »

Where's the regular bimbo tonight?

morningwood75 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:53:55 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 22, 2013, 07:36:39 pm

Where's the regular bimbo tonight?

I think they said she's in Japan on vacation or something.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:04:16 pm »

Luhnow was just on and said that we'd probably see Springer in a month and that Asher W and Brad Peacock were very close.

NeilT · « **Reply #11 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:06:22 pm »

Quote from: OregonStrosFan on July 22, 2013, 07:34:07 pm

No kidding, wow!

Jonathan Villar - 22 (5/2/91)
Jose Altuve - 23 (5/6/90)
Matt Dominguez - 23 (8/28/89)
Dallas Keuchel - 25 (1/1/88)
J.D. Martinez - 25 (8/21/87)
Jason Castro - 26 (6/18/87)
Jake Elmore - 26 (6/15/87)
Chris Carter - 26 (12/18/86)
Brandon Barnes - 27 (5/15/86)
Justin Maxwell - 29 (11/6/83)

I didn't realize Maxwell was that old.

chuck · « **Reply #12 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:09:18 pm »

That was the best bunt I've seen from any Astro in five years.

NeilT · « **Reply #13 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:15:02 pm »

A bunt followed by a steal. That could work in the National League.

NeilT · « **Reply #14 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:16:27 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on July 22, 2013, 08:15:02 pm

A bunt followed by a steal. That could work in the National League.

And then a run on a single.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #15 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:21:26 pm »

'Defensive lapse' is one way of saying it.

NeilT · « **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:31:01 pm »

Is Keuchel nibbling?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:37:09 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on July 22, 2013, 08:31:01 pm

Is Keuchel nibbling?

When isn't he? He has no out pitch.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2013, 08:44:06 pm »

Villar has a lot to learn about pitch selection. He swung at two rollover pitches, finally grounding into the 6-4-3.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:09:16 pm »

You've made a mess, Keuchel. How could you walk a left-handed hitter on four fucking pitches?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:09:38 pm »

I hope the Astros win tonight.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:11:02 pm »

God damnit, Keuchel. Be a man and pitch.

Reuben · « **Reply #22 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:15:51 pm »

Whew. I couldn't believe it when Porter didn't take him out after the 4-pitch walk to Reddick, but Keuchel got out of his mess rather nicely, all things considered.

Reuben · « **Reply #23 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:34:06 pm »

Uh oh, looks like an Ambush is coming.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #24 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:37:51 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 22, 2013, 09:34:06 pm

Uh oh, looks like an Ambush is coming.

Game over A's win.

Reuben · « **Reply #25 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:44:28 pm »

The Astros' offensive attack has come grinding to a halt, as has the pace of this fucking game.

NeilT · « **Reply #26 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:54:20 pm »

Wright follows Ambriz. Is Miami losing tonight?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #27 on:** July 22, 2013, 09:56:51 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on July 22, 2013, 09:54:20 pm

Wright follows Ambriz. Is Miami losing tonight?

After Keuchel, it went Blackley - Ambriz - Wright. If that doesn't say 'the Marlins have a lead tonight and Luhnow is afraid of missing out on 1.1 for 2014' I don't know what would...

juliogotay · « **Reply #28 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:01:36 pm »

And Wright to the rescue. 4-3 As on Reddick HR.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #29 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:03:32 pm »

More like Wesley Wrong,

hostros7 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:08:10 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on July 22, 2013, 10:03:32 pm

More like Wesley Wrong,

Wait til they call up Captain Wi Than Kin from AA.

AbejasAsesinas · « **Reply #31 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:16:22 pm »

Will someone clarify on how that little spin move by Doolittle was not a balk?

chuck · « **Reply #32 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:17:12 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on July 22, 2013, 10:08:10 pm

Wait til they call up Captain Wi Than Kin from AA.

They've got We Pik Wan ready to go. Soft tossing lefty. Get McTaggart to tweet that and we win.

jbm · « **Reply #33 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:19:21 pm »

Earlier in the year, Porter talked about playing sound baseball even if they lacked the talent of other clubs. Not even approaching that goal is a big disappointment.

Reuben · « **Reply #34 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:19:49 pm »

I thought Cisnero had pretty much become the 8th inning setup guy, but he's barely been used in any situation lately, anyone know what the story is?

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #35 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:21:38 pm »

Quote from: AbejasAsesinas on July 22, 2013, 10:16:22 pm

Will someone clarify on how that little spin move by Doolittle was not a balk?

I was curious about that as well. Balk rules (and their implementation by MLB umps) baffle me...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #36 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:22:24 pm »

Well, I hope the Astros find a real good way to win tonight. Quickly, 'cause I'm falling to sleep.

AbejasAsesinas · « **Reply #37 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:26:35 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on July 22, 2013, 10:22:24 pm

Well, I hope the Astros find a real good way to win tonight. Quickly, 'cause I'm falling to sleep.

Two great things about living in the PST timezone:

1) I'm not one of the 500 people wasting money to watch this abomination at MM.

2) The games end earlier in my evening.

jbm · « **Reply #38 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:26:46 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 22, 2013, 10:19:49 pm

I thought Cisnero had pretty much become the 8th inning setup guy, but he's barely been used in any situation lately, anyone know what the story is?

I was wondering the same thing. I've concluded that either they really are tanking, trying to showcase certain guys for a trade, really fucking stupid or just masochists.

Aussie Astro · « **Reply #39 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:30:25 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on July 22, 2013, 10:22:24 pm

Well, I hope the Astros find a real good way to win tonight. Quickly, 'cause I'm falling to sleep.

1130 am here and this game is making me nod off.

NeilT · « **Reply #40 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:34:37 pm »

Quote from: Aussie Astro on July 22, 2013, 10:30:25 pm

1130 am here and this game is making me nod off.

If it's already 11:30 am tomorrow, isn't the game finished?

Reuben · « **Reply #41 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:36:34 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on July 22, 2013, 10:34:37 pm

If it's already 11:30 am tomorrow, isn't the game finished?

Yeah. Spoiler Alert: they lost.

chuck · « **Reply #42 on:** July 22, 2013, 10:36:40 pm »

I certainly hope none of these slapdicks has bought a house in Houston.

The Spleen · « **Reply #43 on:** July 22, 2013, 11:16:46 pm »

I certainly hope none of these slapdicks have bought more than a week's worth of groceries in Houston...

Bench · « **Reply #44 on:** July 23, 2013, 09:55:38 am »

Can somebody give me the cliff notes version explaining Budgirl's recap? I get the riding crop part, but at what point have the Astros actually been standing up?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #45 on:** July 23, 2013, 10:02:15 am »

Ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome BudGirl to the stage.

NeilT · « **Reply #46 on:** July 23, 2013, 10:48:35 am »

There weren't any drugs?

BudGirl · « **Reply #47 on:** July 23, 2013, 10:52:25 am »

Do you want all the details?

NeilT · « **Reply #48 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:04:26 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 23, 2013, 10:52:25 am

Do you want all the details?

No I don't think so, but usually drugs taken and alcohol drunk is part of the genre.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #49 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:05:29 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 23, 2013, 10:52:25 am

Do you want all the details?

Excellent job, BG!!! You had me going!

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #50 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:06:36 am »

Quote from: NeilT on July 23, 2013, 11:04:26 am

No I don't think so, but usually drugs taken and alcohol drunk is part of the genre.

You've not shared one of those stories yet, counselor. Please regale us with one.

chuck · « **Reply #51 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:14:28 am »

Dear Penthouse,

I folded my last Astros t-shirt and glanced up at the clock in the laundry room as I picked up my basket. I realized I'd have to hustle to see the first pitch. As I turned to the door I saw the cute blonde from apartment 512 backing her way into the laundry room, struggling with an overflowing basket. I put down my own basket and made it over to her just as she turned around. 'Here, let me help you with that,' I offered.

She started in surprise and then reddened a bit. As I backed up to set her basket down on the folding table I saw that instead of the tomboyish, cut-off denim shorts she usually wore around the complex she was in a pair of Hello Kitty sleeping shorts that were at least a size too small. I eyed her up and down approvingly as she squirmed in embarrassment.

'So,' I started casually, nodding my head at her basket that I now realized was more than half full with lacy lingerie, 'Laundry day?'

BudGirl · « **Reply #52 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:18:25 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 23, 2013, 11:05:29 am

Excellent job, BG!!! You had me going!

You don't think it's true?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #53 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:24:21 am »

Quote from: BudGirl on July 23, 2013, 11:18:25 am

You don't think it's true?

Of course I believe you. I am a literalist who takes people for what they say. You had me in the moment wanting more. Nice description of the encounter.

Bench · « **Reply #54 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:30:17 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on July 23, 2013, 11:24:21 am

Of course I believe you. I am a literalist who takes people for what they say. You had me in the moment wanting more. Nice description of the encounter.

And at your age...