Author Topic: Orioles at Astros June 9, 2019 (Read 5847 times)

Well, ok. Have him scream something again so we know where you are. Or you could just give your location relative to the two Geico cavemen masquerading as ZZ Top circa Rio Grande Mud.

hostros7 · « **Reply #26 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:24:38 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 09, 2019, 02:20:59 pm

I expect 4 MVPs but only because Bregman steals votes in the other seasons.

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That’s crazy, he doesn’t even play defense.

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Jacksonian · « **Reply #27 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:27:47 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 09, 2019, 02:20:59 pm

I expect 4 MVPs but only because Bregman steals votes in the other seasons.

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The sad thing is there are people out there who are actually believe something like that will happen. And of course if not then he’s a failure.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #28 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:28:18 pm »

Quote from: hostros7 on June 09, 2019, 02:24:38 pm

That’s crazy, he doesn’t even play defense.

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Now we’re cooking.

chuck · « **Reply #29 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:28:36 pm »

That's the thing, from everything I've gathered and from the very little I've seen, this lunatic is just a great hitter who happens to be a giant human that results in his hitting the ball a goddamn long way.

I mean, just now, that was a pretty good pitch. He didn't crush a mistake, he hit a good pitch where the pitcher wanted to put it. And rather than try to pull it he just went with it. It seems like that's what he always does, and that's an incredible level of maturity and wisdom for someone with that kind of natural power.

MusicMan · « **Reply #30 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:31:12 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 09, 2019, 02:27:47 pm

The sad thing is there are people out there who are actually believe something like that will happen. And of course if not then he’s a failure.

And he was acquired for a reliever at the deadline, so no comparisons will be made to any hall of famers, of course.

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moriartp · « **Reply #31 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:33:01 pm »

I literally love Robinson Chirinos

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #32 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:33:14 pm »

Quote from: chuck on June 09, 2019, 02:21:23 pm

Well, ok. Have him scream something again so we know where you are. Or you could just give your location relative to the two Geico cavemen masquerading as ZZ Top circa Rio Grande Mud.

5 rows directly behind them; luckily for the viewership, probably out of the frame.

jbm · « **Reply #33 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:35:01 pm »

Quote from: chuck on June 09, 2019, 02:28:36 pm

That's the thing, from everything I've gathered and from the very little I've seen, this lunatic is just a great hitter who happens to be a giant human that results in his hitting the ball a goddamn long way.

I mean, just now, that was a pretty good pitch. He didn't crush a mistake, he hit a good pitch where the pitcher wanted to put it. And rather than try to pull it he just went with it. It seems like that's what he always does, and that's an incredible level of maturity and wisdom for someone with that kind of natural power.

One odd thing is just last year, there were public scouting reports that had him with 55 power. Baseball projections are hard.

subnuclear · « **Reply #34 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:36:58 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 09, 2019, 02:27:47 pm

The sad thing is there are people out there who are actually believe something like that will happen. And of course if not then he’s a failure.

2 MVPs would be fine for me.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #35 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:41:23 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on June 09, 2019, 02:31:12 pm

And he was acquired for a reliever at the deadline, so no comparisons will be made to any hall of famers, of course.

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Not at all. He can throw left-handed.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #36 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:49:07 pm »

On the other hand the last guy with similar expectations both offensively and defensively who homered in his first major league game was Jon Singleton. So from that perspective the bar could be set pretty low.

austro · « **Reply #37 on:** June 09, 2019, 02:57:07 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 09, 2019, 02:49:07 pm

On the other hand the last guy with similar expectations both offensively and defensively who homered in his first major league game was Jon Singleton. So from that perspective the bar could be set pretty low.

As far as we know, Alvarez doesn't have his dealer on speed dial.

austro · « **Reply #38 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:00:03 pm »

Great job by Pressly.

MusicMan · « **Reply #39 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:02:17 pm »

Hell of a job by Pressly.

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jbm · « **Reply #40 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:03:24 pm »

Quote from: austro on June 09, 2019, 03:00:03 pm

Great job by Pressly.

I was resigned to a worse outcome. Miley owes him.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #41 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:14:33 pm »

I am watching sans commentary. Can someone explain what just happened? Infield fly, interference called on Kemp, Mayfield to first?

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #42 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:17:23 pm »

Kemp on 1B, Mayfield hits a pop-up near 1B, Kemp runs into the first baseman. Kemp out on interference, dead ball, Mayfield to 1B.

austro · « **Reply #43 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:23:47 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 09, 2019, 03:17:23 pm

Kemp on 1B, Mayfield hits a pop-up near 1B, Kemp runs into the first baseman. Kemp out on interference, dead ball, Mayfield to 1B.

Technically, I think the first baseman ran up Kemp's back as they were both watching the popup (or maybe Kemp was starting to back up and they collided), but it doesn't matter, it's Kemp's responsibility not to block the first baseman's clear path to the play.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #44 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:28:01 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 09, 2019, 03:17:23 pm

Kemp on 1B, Mayfield hits a pop-up near 1B, Kemp runs into the first baseman. Kemp out on interference, dead ball, Mayfield to 1B.

Gotcha, thanks.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #45 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:43:24 pm »

Last month during a lull in the rain delay in San Antonio during the Express/Missions game, after the stands cleared for shelter, I wondered over behind the Express dugout where Stubbs, Tucker, and Alvarez were hanging out waiting on the far end. Tucker seemed preoccupied while Stubbs and Alvarez were very engaging tossing bubblegum to the few kids and the one old guy who didn't mind a little rain. Alvarez seems to have a pretty good command of English and a nice sense of humor. One kid kept yelling "Kyle, Kyle, Kyle ... can I have your autograph... Kyle, Kyle, Kyle" but Tucker wouldn't turn around. I told the kid to say, "Please Mr Tucker can I have your autograph?" Guess what? Being polite worked.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #46 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:53:52 pm »

After two quick outs, James issues back to back walks. Now gotta bring Osuna in for a save situation.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #47 on:** June 09, 2019, 03:57:12 pm »

Osuna induces a comebacker.

Astros win 4-0

Noe · « **Reply #48 on:** June 09, 2019, 04:06:34 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 09, 2019, 02:27:47 pm

The sad thing is there are people out there who are actually believe something like that will happen. And of course if not then he’s a failure.

U FOO! - Daryle Ward

Astros Fan in Big D · « **Reply #49 on:** June 09, 2019, 04:09:45 pm »

Thank goodness for Pressly.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #50 on:** June 09, 2019, 04:28:24 pm »

And just and FYI...since the '17 postseason, Love Street has been my go-to GameDay brew. But I recently switched to Crawford Bock. Since then, the Astros are something like 25-6. You're welcome.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #51 on:** June 09, 2019, 05:54:14 pm »

Very disappointing effort by James. Osuna could have used the day off.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #52 on:** June 09, 2019, 06:31:21 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on June 09, 2019, 05:54:14 pm

Very disappointing effort by James. Osuna could have used the day off.

Ditto!

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #53 on:** June 09, 2019, 06:36:32 pm »

Quote from: geezerdonk on June 09, 2019, 05:54:14 pm

Very disappointing effort by James. Osuna could have used the day off.

Osuna had the day off yesterday. And the day before that. He also had off last Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In fact, before today, he'd made only one appearance in the last week. He'll have a day off tomorrow, and at least again on Thursday. He's fine. If anything he needs the work.

JimR · « **Reply #54 on:** June 09, 2019, 06:41:16 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 09, 2019, 06:36:32 pm

Osuna had the day off yesterday. And the day before that. He also had off last Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In fact, before today, he'd made only one appearance in the last week. He'll have a day off tomorrow, and at least again on Thursday. He's fine. If anything he needs the work.

This. The Nervous Nellies slay me.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #55 on:** June 09, 2019, 07:34:02 pm »

Quote from: HudsonHawk on June 09, 2019, 06:36:32 pm

Osuna had the day off yesterday. And the day before that. He also had off last Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. In fact, before today, he'd made only one appearance in the last week. He'll have a day off tomorrow, and at least again on Thursday. He's fine. If anything he needs the work.

I know I said ditto in my lost above, but I was more agreeing with the disappointment of James not being able to finish off the game, not the fact that Osuna pitched. Should have clarified.

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HudsonHawk · « **Reply #56 on:** June 09, 2019, 08:11:51 pm »

Quote from: TerryPuhl21 on June 09, 2019, 07:34:02 pm

I know I said ditto in my lost above, but I was more agreeing with the disappointment of James not being able to finish off the game, not the fact that Osuna pitched. Should have clarified.

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I think we all wish James could have nailed it down. I just disagree with the implication that Osuna is somehow been overworked or is tired or otherwise needs a day off. He hasn't pitched much lately.

Author Topic: Orioles at Astros June 9, 2019 (Read 5847 times)

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