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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 12:06:11 GMT -6
I definitely agree, there are times he looks lost. It can be cringe worthy. But I'm crossing my fingers he plays up to his ability/talent level, and then the Astros are in really good shape. Can you imagine the pressure on Straw just taking over for a Stros icon as Springer. No doubt. It is hard on every level from High School to Mlb. Imagine taking the spot of the former World Series MVP. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jun 5, 2021 12:08:19 GMT -6
Can you imagine the pressure on Straw just taking over for a Stros icon as Springer. No doubt. It is hard on every level from High School to Mlb. Imagine taking the spot of the former World Series MVP. As the old slogan fits this situation for Straw to succeed. "He has to stay within himself" and just use what natural ability he has. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 5, 2021 12:08:30 GMT -6
I definitely agree, there are times he looks lost. It can be cringe worthy. But I'm crossing my fingers he plays up to his ability/talent level, and then the Astros are in really good shape. Can you imagine the pressure on Straw just taking over for a Stros icon as Springer. Humungous amount...and it has shown so far.....it might take a while for him to be comfortable, settle in....He can split time with Chas for the meantime....and Leon may or may not get called up by end of the season.....but Leon should be playing for the Astros sometime next season, so Straw needs to rise to the occasion, or if not, he will have missed the boat....well at least for the Astros....I will not be surprised if he eventually doesn't pull it together.... and be a leadoff hitter for someone, leading the league in SB and Runs.... |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2021 12:12:26 GMT -6
Can you imagine the pressure on Straw just taking over for a Stros icon as Springer. Humungous amount...and it has shown so far.....it might take a while for him to be comfortable, settle in....He can split time with Chas for the meantime....and Leon may or may not get called up by end of the season.....but Leon should be playing for the Astros sometime next season, so Straw needs to rise to the occasion, or if not, he will have missed the boat....well at least for the Astros....I will not be surprised if he eventually doesn't pull it together.... and be a leadoff hitter for someone, leading the league in SB and Runs.... You are extremely optimistic about Straw. I wish I had seen something to make me share it. LOL |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jun 5, 2021 12:16:15 GMT -6
Can you imagine the pressure on Straw just taking over for a Stros icon as Springer. Humungous amount...and it has shown so far.....it might take a while for him to be comfortable, settle in....He can split time with Chas for the meantime....and Leon may or may not get called up by end of the season.....but Leon should be playing for the Astros sometime next season, so Straw needs to rise to the occasion, or if not, he will have missed the boat....well at least for the Astros....I will not be surprised if he eventually doesn't pull it together.... and be a leadoff hitter for someone, leading the league in SB and Runs.... Straw knows the situation that he is running against the clock. Think back at Willy T, he was a player similar to Straw, no power and speed. The Stros milked a few seasons out of him. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2021 12:40:13 GMT -6
Especially if it has no bearing on the division standings. Could be important when it goes down of position in the playoffs for a home or away slot. Would you rather play in Yankee stadium or the Juice box. It all went out the window for me when the Astros blew it against the Nats. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jun 5, 2021 12:45:09 GMT -6
Could be important when it goes down of position in the playoffs for a home or away slot. Would you rather play in Yankee stadium or the Juice box. It all went out the window for me when the Astros blew it against the Nats. If you take a survey of Stros players where would they want to play in front of a full house, at Nationals Park or Yankee Stadium, I think the answer would be obvious. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 13:52:18 GMT -6
Urquidy is in the early lead for my player of the game.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2021 14:37:32 GMT -6
Urquidy is in the early lead for my player of the game. This is your fault. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 14:44:09 GMT -6
Urquidy is in the early lead for my player of the game. This is your fault. I know.  |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 15:35:25 GMT -6
I am giving Joe Smith the player of the game. He threw a scoreless inning. Today will be the only time Joe Smith wins this award. Ever!
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 5, 2021 16:19:24 GMT -6
I am giving Joe Smith the player of the game. He threw a scoreless inning. Today will be the only time Joe Smith wins this award. Ever! Trade him now!!! |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 16:27:58 GMT -6
I am giving Joe Smith the player of the game. He threw a scoreless inning. Today will be the only time Joe Smith wins this award. Ever! Trade him now!!! I doubt we could give him to someone. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jun 5, 2021 16:32:26 GMT -6
No doubt. It is hard on every level from High School to Mlb. Imagine taking the spot of the former World Series MVP. As the old slogan fits this situation for Straw to succeed. "He has to stay within himself" and just use what natural ability he has. As I pointed out the other day, that is the most idiotic, meaningless slogan in all of sports. It's worse than Biggio's "It is what it is. You just have to tip your cap." |
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Post by talshill on Jun 5, 2021 20:38:36 GMT -6
As the old slogan fits this situation for Straw to succeed. "He has to stay within himself" and just use what natural ability he has. As I pointed out the other day, that is the most idiotic, meaningless slogan in all of sports. It's worse than Biggio's "It is what it is. You just have to tip your cap." I don’t know; I’ve been “outside myself” before. The last time was in college. Everclear and Jagermeister were involved, IIRC, which I don’t, so who knows. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 20:49:21 GMT -6
As I pointed out the other day, that is the most idiotic, meaningless slogan in all of sports. It's worse than Biggio's "It is what it is. You just have to tip your cap." I don’t know; I’ve been “outside myself” before. The last time was in college. Everclear and Jagermeister were involved, IIRC, which I don’t, so who knows. I get sick every time I hear the word Jagermeister. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 20:52:05 GMT -6
As the old slogan fits this situation for Straw to succeed. "He has to stay within himself" and just use what natural ability he has. As I pointed out the other day, that is the most idiotic, meaningless slogan in all of sports. It's worse than Biggio's "It is what it is. You just have to tip your cap." How about Drayton's "Champion" talk? |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 5, 2021 20:54:19 GMT -6
I don’t know; I’ve been “outside myself” before. The last time was in college. Everclear and Jagermeister were involved, IIRC, which I don’t, so who knows. I get sick every time I hear the word Jagermeister. Me, Three Wisemen... Which I think is Jager, goldschlager and I believe 151.... |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 20:56:12 GMT -6
I get sick every time I hear the word Jagermeister. Me, Three Wisemen... Which I think is Jager, goldschlager and I believe 151.... Also McCormick vodka and strawberry hill.... |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 5, 2021 20:56:35 GMT -6
Me, Three Wisemen... Which I think is Jager, goldschlager and I believe 151.... Also McCormick vodka and strawberry hill.... Good old Chas |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 5, 2021 20:57:41 GMT -6
I remember in high school, it was purple passion, Cisco, and mad dog
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 20:57:44 GMT -6
Also McCormick vodka and strawberry hill.... Good old Chas I think olpapa still hits the Boone's Strawberry Hill. |
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Post by thomasj13 on Jun 5, 2021 20:59:05 GMT -6
I think olpapa still hits the Boone's Strawberry Hill. Blueberry Hill.... It's an old joke that probably Olpapa, Bortaz and Corch know. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 21:01:22 GMT -6
I think olpapa still hits the Boone's Strawberry Hill. Blueberry Hill.... It's an old joke that probably Olpapa, Bortaz and Corch know. |
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Post by abregmanfan on Jun 5, 2021 21:05:20 GMT -6
I think olpapa still hits the Boone's Strawberry Hill. Blueberry Hill.... It's an old joke that probably Olpapa, Bortaz and Corch know. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2021 21:39:39 GMT -6
I don’t know; I’ve been “outside myself” before. The last time was in college. Everclear and Jagermeister were involved, IIRC, which I don’t, so who knows. I get sick every time I hear the word Jagermeister. Most overrated disgusted booze. At least it’s better than ouzo. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2021 21:44:02 GMT -6
As I pointed out the other day, that is the most idiotic, meaningless slogan in all of sports. It's worse than Biggio's "It is what it is. You just have to tip your cap." How about Drayton's "Champion" talk? That made me vomit. He talked continuously about "making us a champion" while he dumped his best players to keep from paying them. |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jun 5, 2021 21:45:26 GMT -6
I think olpapa still hits the Boone's Strawberry Hill. Blueberry Hill.... It's an old joke that probably Olpapa, Bortaz and Corch know. I got deathly sick on Boone's Strawberry Hill one time and have never touched wine again. I preferred Schlitz. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jun 5, 2021 22:50:29 GMT -6
How about Drayton's "Champion" talk? That made me vomit. He talked continuously about "making us a champion" while he dumped his best players to keep from paying them. I remember Billy Wagner complaining about that. Next thing you know, he was a Phillie. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Jun 6, 2021 18:30:42 GMT -6
As the old slogan fits this situation for Straw to succeed. "He has to stay within himself" and just use what natural ability he has. As I pointed out the other day, that is the most idiotic, meaningless slogan in all of sports. It's worse than Biggio's "It is what it is. You just have to tip your cap." That is why I said it, I thought it would catch your attention. |
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