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Post by m240 on Oct 2, 2019 21:27:43 GMT -6
I like the idea of whipping up on the boys that have been kicking our butts. Builds character. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:28:54 GMT -6
Semien gave up that AB. Once the ump called that BS pitch a strike he swung at everything.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:29:12 GMT -6
A's are staying home, and CFM is coming to town. I'm okay with that.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:32:16 GMT -6
A's are staying home, and CFM is coming to town. I'm okay with that. The only way that CFM is a factor is if they make him a reliever for the series.
1 start by him will not kill us by any means and he'll be matched up against Greinke most likely
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:38:16 GMT -6
BTW, do you think this year is our best shot at winning another title or could next year be any better?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:38:38 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:41:19 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark? 9 Innings pitched, 10 Hits, 8 Earned Runs
That's Morton's line against us this year and he will most likely go Game #3 in TB.
Nope!
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Post by blcoach8 on Oct 2, 2019 21:43:59 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark? We won't see Morton before game 3. If we take care of business, we should go there up 2-0 with Greinke going against Morton. Tbe Rays won't be easy, but, I had rather play them than the A's. We win the series either 3-0 or 3-1 and hope the Yankees and Twins go seven and wear out their bullpens. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:44:18 GMT -6
BTW, do you think this year is our best shot at winning another title or could next year be any better? This is as good a year as any. Why not add one more feather in our caps after a spectacular, record-breaking year? Plus, I would never limit them to just one spectacular year, especially if we get to keep Cole. I'll take both. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 21:46:20 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark? We stack up better than any other team in baseball. The dread is whether the offense goes cold. That has happened off and on all season. Let's hope that this is not one of those times. |
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 2, 2019 21:52:13 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark?
In a 5-game series that's definitely something to be concerned about based on all the October baseball I've watched |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 22:00:18 GMT -6
The dread is whether the offense goes cold. That has happened off and on all season. Let's hope that this is not one of those times. I'm with you there. Not being an athlete, I don't have a first-hand perspective on why athletes go through ups and downs as we've watched them do. I watch the games with trepidation at times, wondering where their pop went. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 2, 2019 22:01:15 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark?
In a 5-game series that's definitely something to be concerned about based on all the October baseball I've watchedThe old saying "Be careful what you wish for". Just there pen with the multiple of arm they can throw at a team. If you follow Stros History and their record against no-name pitching is enough to know, I would be concerned, plus "the Trop" House of Horrors. The Stros to be successful are going to have to jump out fast and quick, and pile on.
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 2, 2019 22:07:27 GMT -6
Wherever the games are the Rays have the best bullpen in the league if you look at the stats
In a 5-game series that's definitely something to be concerned about based on all the October baseball I've watched The old saying "Be careful what you wish for". Just there pen with the multiple of arm they can throw at a team. If you follow Stros History and their record against no-name pitching is enough to know, I would be concerned, plus "the Trop" House of Horrors. The Stros to be successful are going to have to jump out fast and quick, and pile on.
This year I'm fairly confident the frontline starters will do their jobs. Less confident about the rest |
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 2, 2019 22:12:40 GMT -6
The old saying "Be careful what you wish for". Just there pen with the multiple of arm they can throw at a team. If you follow Stros History and their record against no-name pitching is enough to know, I would be concerned, plus "the Trop" House of Horrors. The Stros to be successful are going to have to jump out fast and quick, and pile on.
This year I'm fairly confident the frontline starters will do their jobs. Less confident about the restGo back as far as 1980, of course that wasn't an offensive team, and had to scrap for runs. Then in 98 in my mind there was no way the Stros could not win the WS, that was up to that time one of the best offensive teams. I don't have to tell you about the Stros track record against no-name pitchers. I just hope everything clicks for the next 11 wins. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 2, 2019 22:37:53 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark? Hopefully going in on the plus side 2-0, very confident. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 2, 2019 22:39:06 GMT -6
There's been lots of Astros playoff teams over the years when the starting pitching has been there, but the bats and the relief core didn't step up
This year I'm fairly confident the frontline starters will do their jobs. Less confident about the rest Go back as far as 1980, of course that wasn't an offensive team, and had to scrap for runs. Then in 98 in my mind there was no way the Stros could not win the WS, that was up to that time one of the best offensive teams. I don't have to tell you about the Stros track record against no-name pitchers. I just hope everything clicks for the next 11 wins. I am with you. From '80 until we won it, I was convinced I would not see an Astros WS championship in my lifetime. It seems there was something..... A slump, a hot pitcher, bad bounces, and even bad ump calls ('86 and Brocklander). Yes always something that was going to keep our team from grasping the ring. I hate to use the word, but I felt we were cursed by the baseball gods for starting indoor baseball. Most interesting factoid of the night and game? The Oakland A's have now lost nine consecutive "winner take all" games. This streak extends back to 1973. I mean we are talking Rollie Fingers, Rick Monday, and super young Reggie Jackson. Now talk about the seaon of dread. |
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Post by bearbryant on Oct 2, 2019 22:39:27 GMT -6
Facing the Nats in the World Series adds an interesting dynamic. Verlander and Scherzer are former teammates, and Greinke and Corbin are former teammates Correa will drive in the winning run by calling his shot to left field and then dropping down a bunt to Rendon. Myles Straw, pinch running for Brantley, will score from second base when the subsequent throws to Zimmerman and to Gomes are late. Correa will pull up lame with a torn hamstring. During the awarding of the Commissioner’s Trophy to the World Series MVP Alex Bregman, Correa will interrupt by holding an impromptu wedding with Daniella, officiated by Corch Hatchet. Complimentary coffee and donuts are also handed out to fans in attendance as a means to purchase their affection. “Hearts on Fire” will be played to signify the conclusion of the ceremonies. |
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Post by paastrosfan on Oct 2, 2019 22:49:00 GMT -6
Go back as far as 1980, of course that wasn't an offensive team, and had to scrap for runs. Then in 98 in my mind there was no way the Stros could not win the WS, that was up to that time one of the best offensive teams. I don't have to tell you about the Stros track record against no-name pitchers. I just hope everything clicks for the next 11 wins. I am with you. From '80 until we won it, I was convinced I would not see an Astros WS championship in my lifetime. It seems there was something..... A slump, a hot pitcher, bad bounces, and even bad ump calls ('86 and Brocklander). Yes always something that was going to keep our team from grasping the ring. I hate to use the word, but I felt we were cursed by the baseball gods for starting indoor baseball. Most interesting factoid of the night and game? The Oakland A's have now lost nine consecutive "winner take all" games. This streak extends back to 1973. I mean we are talking Rollie Fingers, Rick Monday, and super young Reggie Jackson. Now talk about the seaon of dread. Bringing back 1980 when you mentioned a bad call, brought a flash back of a bad call that screwed the Stros, when that hump back liner to Vern Ruhl back to the mound which would have been a double play was called a trap. I really thought I would never see a WS winner in my lifetime. I didn't realize that streak by the A's was that long until they mentioned it on the telecast. |
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Post by ɮօʀȶǟʐ on Oct 3, 2019 0:10:29 GMT -6
Is anyone dreading facing the Rays in their ballpark? Nah, it’s just going to be one game. Then, the Rays go play golf. |
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Post by marshall on Oct 3, 2019 2:50:17 GMT -6
Good Morning. Looking at the schedule, I think Verlander should get a start on three days rest if needed, He has had 5 days rest each of the last two times he's pitched. This would allow Cole to start any deciding game 7. Having your best pitchers on the bench while a wing and a prayer pitcher starts just wouldn't be palatable to me. All a this would do for the ALCS series is having Greinke leading off the big three on full rest.
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Post by olpapa on Oct 3, 2019 7:23:12 GMT -6
Good Morning. Looking at the schedule, I think Verlander should get a start on three days rest if needed, He has had 5 days rest each of the last two times he's pitched. This would allow Cole to start any deciding game 7. The ALDS is a best of 5. |
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Post by olpapa on Oct 3, 2019 7:30:16 GMT -6
The Rays gave Cole problems in his 2 starts against them this year. 12.2 IP, 8 R (5 earned). In his last start vs TB on August 28 he allowed 4 ER in 6.2 IP in spite of striking out 14. The Rays are the only team to score more than 2 ER against him since mid-July.
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Post by marshall on Oct 3, 2019 7:59:48 GMT -6
Good Morning. Looking at the schedule, I think Verlander should get a start on three days rest if needed, He has had 5 days rest each of the last two times he's pitched. This would allow Cole to start any deciding game 7. The ALDS is a best of 5. OOps! I meant that. It was just parody... |
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Post by Saint on Oct 3, 2019 8:22:21 GMT -6
BTW, do you think this year is our best shot at winning another title or could next year be any better? I think this is likely the best shot (on paper) that we'll ever have again. |
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Post by Saint on Oct 3, 2019 8:27:08 GMT -6
The Rays pitching is legitimate and Tyler could shut us down for a few innings tomorrow for sure. But, if there is a chance we're going to be pretty quiet offensively, I'd rather have our staff go up against the Rays' offense than Oakland. I think it worked out as best as we could hope.
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 3, 2019 8:42:45 GMT -6
There's been lots of Astros playoff teams over the years when the starting pitching has been there, but the bats and the relief core didn't step up
This year I'm fairly confident the frontline starters will do their jobs. Less confident about the rest Go back as far as 1980, of course that wasn't an offensive team, and had to scrap for runs. Then in 98 in my mind there was no way the Stros could not win the WS, that was up to that time one of the best offensive teams. I don't have to tell you about the Stros track record against no-name pitchers. I just hope everything clicks for the next 11 wins. Easily the most underwhelming performance in franchise history. Biggio and Bagwell for whatever reason couldn’t hack it in the postseason unlike Caminiti, Berkman, and even Ausmus. |
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Post by unionstation82 on Oct 3, 2019 8:44:22 GMT -6
The Rays pitching is legitimate and Tyler could shut us down for a few innings tomorrow for sure. But, if there is a chance we're going to be pretty quiet offensively, I'd rather have our staff go up against the Rays' offense than Oakland. I think it worked out as best as we could hope. Yup, it wasn’t going to be easier, but I’ll take the bullpen and defense dependent Rays over the shift busting high octane A’s. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2019 8:50:29 GMT -6
Go back as far as 1980, of course that wasn't an offensive team, and had to scrap for runs. Then in 98 in my mind there was no way the Stros could not win the WS, that was up to that time one of the best offensive teams. I don't have to tell you about the Stros track record against no-name pitchers. I just hope everything clicks for the next 11 wins. Easily the most underwhelming performance in franchise history. Biggio and Bagwell for whatever reason couldn’t hack it in the postseason unlike Caminiti, Berkman, and even Ausmus. 1998 was the ultimate of disappointments. And that is why I get so concerned this year. Tearing it up for 162 doesn't mean shit, in a subsequent compressed best of 5. Add the fact that our team goes into these mysterious funk slumps, and well........ Please don't let it be 1998 again. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 3, 2019 9:22:15 GMT -6
I'm with you there. Not being an athlete, I don't have a first-hand perspective on why athletes go through ups and downs as we've watched them do. I watch the games with trepidation at times, wondering where their pop went. |
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