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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 9, 2019 19:04:44 GMT -6
Visitors:
Yelich LF
Báez SS
Freeman 1B
Bellinger RF
Arenado 3B
Bell DH
Contreras C
Marte 2B
Acuña, Jr. CF
Pitcher: Hyun-Jin Ryu
Home:
Springer RF
LeMahieu 2B
Trout CF
Santana 1B
Martinez DH
Bregman 3B
Sánchez C
Brantley LF
Polanco SS
Pitcher: Justin Verlander
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 9, 2019 19:41:05 GMT -6
Astros got the 1st three hits of the game.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 9, 2019 19:43:49 GMT -6
Astros got the 1st three hits of the game. First time in history. |
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Post by koolade2 on Jul 9, 2019 19:54:49 GMT -6
So much for Juiced Balls in this game 11 SO thru 5-2/3 innings AL pitching
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Post by koolade2 on Jul 9, 2019 20:02:10 GMT -6
And right on Cue Oakland Pitcher gives up the HR as soon as I posted the other post. Never fails
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 9, 2019 20:46:57 GMT -6
With so many All Stars, why’s Francona leaving Hand out there to die?
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 9, 2019 21:18:07 GMT -6
Shane Bieber winning the Game MVP just for striking out the side? I feel like that award is so random.
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 9, 2019 21:18:48 GMT -6
Also, boo to Francona for not using Cole or Pressly although that may have been best for the Astros.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 21:25:45 GMT -6
Also, boo to Francona for not using Cole or Pressly although that may have been best for the Astros. Call me a killjoy, but I don't like our team playing. Memories of Ray Fosse, and what happened to Dizzy Dean always linger in the back of my mind. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 9, 2019 21:29:08 GMT -6
Also, boo to Francona for not using Cole or Pressly although that may have been best for the Astros. Call me a killjoy, but I don't like our team playing. Memories of Ray Fosse, and what happened to Dizzy Dean always linger in the back of my mind. Without them playing, we wouldn’t have had that All Star fun fact. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 21:38:01 GMT -6
Team did have a good showing this year...
JV scoreless & hitess inning
Springer 1-2
Bregman 1-2
Brantley 1-1
A couple of years ago, I compiled a complete statistical analysis of the Colt 45's / Astros cumulative contribution to the game. Until last year, and this ..... it was pretty dismal.
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Post by churchill on Jul 10, 2019 8:07:08 GMT -6
Shane Bieber winning the Game MVP just for striking out the side? I feel like that award is so random. wasn't the MVP voted for by the fans this year? |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 10, 2019 8:48:22 GMT -6
With so many All Stars, why’s Francona leaving Hand out there to die? Why are you blaming Francona, when that Puerto Rican is the manager? |
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Post by sempersmom on Jul 10, 2019 8:59:48 GMT -6
Shane Bieber winning the Game MVP just for striking out the side? I feel like that award is so random. wasn't the MVP voted for by the fans this year? Fan voting was only one of five parts that went into the MVP selection. I voted for Brantley but that's only because I'm such a homer. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 10, 2019 9:26:01 GMT -6
Also, boo to Francona for not using Cole or Pressly although that may have been best for the Astros. I'm glad they didn't. Especially Pressly. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 10, 2019 9:26:23 GMT -6
With so many All Stars, why’s Francona leaving Hand out there to die? Why are you blaming Francona, when that Puerto Rican is the manager? Man, I forgot because they kept showing Terry in the dugout. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 10, 2019 9:26:36 GMT -6
Why did Tanaka make the team again?
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 10, 2019 9:26:48 GMT -6
Also, boo to Francona for not using Cole or Pressly although that may have been best for the Astros. I'm glad they didn't. Especially Pressly. I meant Cora. Racism! |
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Post by blcoach8 on Jul 10, 2019 9:52:31 GMT -6
Personally,. I am glad Cole and Pressly were not used so they could rest.
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Post by Saint on Jul 10, 2019 10:31:53 GMT -6
Tanaka: 5-5 3.86 ERA (118 ERA+) 18 Games 105 IP 1.181 WHIP
Miley: 7-4 3.28 ERA (136 ERA+) 18 Games 101 IP 1.170 WHIP
Seems pretty damn clear that Tanaka was not the proper injury replacement. And Miley may not have been either, I haven't looked at all the starting pitchers in the league, but when the Yankees already had multiple players in as well, how did Tanaka make it?
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 10, 2019 10:51:05 GMT -6
Team did have a good showing this year... JV scoreless & hitess inning Springer 1-2 Bregman 1-2 Brantley 1-1 A couple of years ago, I compiled a complete statistical analysis of the Colt 45's / Astros cumulative contribution to the game. Until last year, and this ..... it was pretty dismal. That's because Biggio and Bagwell, among other Astros, were not able to perform on the big stage. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Jul 10, 2019 10:52:36 GMT -6
Tanaka: 5-5 3.86 ERA (118 ERA+) 18 Games 105 IP 1.181 WHIP Miley: 7-4 3.28 ERA (136 ERA+) 18 Games 101 IP 1.170 WHIP Seems pretty damn clear that Tanaka was not the proper injury replacement. And Miley may not have been either, I haven't looked at all the starting pitchers in the league, but when the Yankees already had multiple players in as well, how did Tanaka make it? You answered your own question. The only real surprise is that it wasn't a Red Sox pitcher instead. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 10, 2019 11:04:18 GMT -6
Tanaka: 5-5 3.86 ERA (118 ERA+) 18 Games 105 IP 1.181 WHIP Miley: 7-4 3.28 ERA (136 ERA+) 18 Games 101 IP 1.170 WHIP Seems pretty damn clear that Tanaka was not the proper injury replacement. And Miley may not have been either, I haven't looked at all the starting pitchers in the league, but when the Yankees already had multiple players in as well, how did Tanaka make it? You answered your own question. The only real surprise is that it wasn't a Red Sox pitcher instead. Yeah, David Price would have been a very good choice over Tanaka as well. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 10, 2019 12:16:35 GMT -6
Team did have a good showing this year... JV scoreless & hitess inning Springer 1-2 Bregman 1-2 Brantley 1-1 A couple of years ago, I compiled a complete statistical analysis of the Colt 45's / Astros cumulative contribution to the game. Until last year, and this ..... it was pretty dismal. That's because Biggio and Bagwell, among other Astros, were not able to perform on the big stage. When they finally started hitting in the postseason, they were well past their prime. It’s unfortunate. In the playoffs, I’d take Caminiti over those two easily. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 10, 2019 13:46:51 GMT -6
That's because Biggio and Bagwell, among other Astros, were not able to perform on the big stage. When they finally started hitting in the postseason, they were well past their prime. It’s unfortunate. In the playoffs, I’d take Caminiti over those two easily. The each had some success in the postseason. It was going to be tough for them their first couple times because they didn't really have any backup in both the 1997 and 1999 teams going up against a HoF pitching staff in ATL. They were the bulk of the offense. They did have help in 1998 but ran into Kevin Brown at his ultimate best, unfortunately. (Who should be in the HoF, imo.) Bagwell got it going finally in 2001 and 2004 (along with Biggio in 2004 and 2005), but we just couldn't get it all together. If Clemens and Oswalt hadn't collapsed in the 2005 WS and Bagwell's shoulder hadn't gone to shit, I'm convinced we would have won our first championship. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 10, 2019 14:06:02 GMT -6
When they finally started hitting in the postseason, they were well past their prime. It’s unfortunate. In the playoffs, I’d take Caminiti over those two easily. The each had some success in the postseason. It was going to be tough for them their first couple times because they didn't really have any backup in both the 1997 and 1999 teams going up against a HoF pitching staff in ATL. They were the bulk of the offense. They did have help in 1998 but ran into Kevin Brown at his ultimate best, unfortunately. (Who should be in the HoF, imo.) Bagwell got it going finally in 2001 and 2004 (along with Biggio in 2004 and 2005), but we just couldn't get it all together. If Clemens and Oswalt hadn't collapsed in the 2005 WS and Bagwell's shoulder hadn't gone to shit, I'm convinced we would have won our first championship. My point is Caminiti and even Ausmus kicked butt in the clutch more than our favorites did. If more than just Berkman and Taveras showed up in the World Series, they might’ve had a chance, but the bullpen also didn’t step up. In my opinion, they had a far better chance the season prior to that. If Clemens showed up enough for Game 7, I think they could’ve taken the Red Sox. |
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Post by Saint on Jul 10, 2019 15:45:13 GMT -6
The each had some success in the postseason. It was going to be tough for them their first couple times because they didn't really have any backup in both the 1997 and 1999 teams going up against a HoF pitching staff in ATL. They were the bulk of the offense. They did have help in 1998 but ran into Kevin Brown at his ultimate best, unfortunately. (Who should be in the HoF, imo.) Bagwell got it going finally in 2001 and 2004 (along with Biggio in 2004 and 2005), but we just couldn't get it all together. If Clemens and Oswalt hadn't collapsed in the 2005 WS and Bagwell's shoulder hadn't gone to shit, I'm convinced we would have won our first championship. My point is Caminiti and even Ausmus kicked butt in the clutch more than our favorites did. If more than just Berkman and Taveras showed up in the World Series, they might’ve had a chance, but the bullpen also didn’t step up. In my opinion, they had a far better chance the season prior to that. If Clemens showed up enough for Game 7, I think they could’ve taken the Red Sox. Probably. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 10, 2019 15:48:00 GMT -6
 y'all keep dreaming. The middle relief on the 2004 team was a dumpster fire
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Post by unionstation82 on Jul 10, 2019 15:54:54 GMT -6
y'all keep dreaming. The middle relief on the 2004 team was a dumpster fire They still had Dotel and a better Lidge. |
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Post by bearbryant on Jul 10, 2019 15:57:13 GMT -6
y'all keep dreaming. The middle relief on the 2004 team was a dumpster fire They still had Dotel and a better Lidge. |
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y'all keep dreaming. The middle relief on the 2004 team was a dumpster fire