2021 Houston Astros Thread

[Gourmand 7774]

26 minutes ago, WBT said:

Re Judge spreading covid: Can someone explain again why we're the only ones that had to play with half our team out?

[Guadaloopy 10989]

I’m SHOCKED that MLB cut the Yankees a break by postponing a game for them to deal with COVID issues. 

[tx 3 putt 77231]

2 hours ago, WBT said:

Re Judge spreading covid: Can someone explain again why we're the only ones that had to play with half our team out?

because you touch yourself 

[Scraps 13570]

Pregaming

[UTexasFight 9517]

“The Houston Astros will be the only team in Major League Baseball with zero representation at the 2021 All-Star Game after all four of their All-Stars: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley, and Ryan Pressly opted out of the Midsummer Classic for various reasons.”

https://deadspin.com/what-a-coincidence-no-astros-will-play-in-the-all-star-1847266737

 

related:

the houston astros will also be the only team with zero chance of catching covid from the all-star game 

[MaybeACoordinator 8349]

Karma is catching up with Manfred and the Yankees.

[henrygandorf 29194]

1 hour ago, UTexasFight said:

“The Houston Astros will be the only team in Major League Baseball with zero representation at the 2021 All-Star Game after all four of their All-Stars: Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley, and Ryan Pressly opted out of the Midsummer Classic for various reasons.”

https://deadspin.com/what-a-coincidence-no-astros-will-play-in-the-all-star-1847266737

 

related:

the houston astros will also be the only team with zero chance of catching covid from the all-star game 

that article, wow. 

[tx 3 putt 77231]

Yeah, that article was dumb 

we need to unleash hell, starting today 

[tx 3 putt 77231]

I feel like a little kid on Xmas Eve 

 

[Guest]

2 hours ago, MaybeACoordinator said:

Karma is catching up with Manfred and the Yankees.

It would take multiple team deaths, stadium falling into sinkhole, and 30 years of 100loss seasons for karma to ever catch up with the Yankees.

[TonyTexas 10518]

Could be a lot of moves today. Names possibly involved: Greinke, Correa, Raley, Pruitt, James, bottom of bullpen. 

[Pimphand 5812]

Happy Bday Robin!

[runthebone 8024]

Just waiting for the accusation that the Astros somehow infected Typhoid Aaron

[Chuckie Finster 22702]

Was listening to sports radio earlier in the week, and one of the hosts brought up the fact that technically Carlos wouldn’t be allowed to miss the ASG without his wife’s delivery being imminent (which it isn’t.) Not to get too conspiracy theorist, and I know I jumped on someone else in this thread for accusing him of faking it, but the sickness did provide him a convenient reason to be allowed to skip the game.

[Gourmand 7774]

Even if that's the case, it's not any different than DeGrom, Betts, or Molina except for the front of the jersey.

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[Scraps 13570]

There is less than 1% chance Correa faked a sickness and missed the Yankees series.

[Gourmand 7774]

There is less than 1% chance Correa faked a sickness and missed the Yankees series.

Correct.

Thankfully he was not at the ASG because just imagine how the response would have been if he was considered the spreader who gave it to other players.

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[UTexasFight 9517]

10 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

that article, wow. 

Suspected as much… I didn’t read it and sounds like I’m glad I didn’t.

was just looking for a headline about Astros missing the all star game so I could make my covid joke and that was the first that popped up.

I’m pretty amped about this second half. 
next couple of weeks may be a bit ho-hum but series at Giants and Dodgers at end of month/trade deadline is going to be outstanding 

[Jshep34 2319]

Think this years trade deadline will be like 2017. Everyone on edge of seats.

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[Gourmand 7774]

Who else gets activated today? Raley back from IL, Pruitt, or James?

[UTPhil2006 3807]

Correa up Jones down Baez on rehab assignment 

[Gourmand 7774]

If the organization activates either James or Pruitt, a corresponding 40 man move has to happen, probably Ivey to the 60 day IL.

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[Gourmand 7774]

Pruitt activated.

At long last...

[UTPhil2006 3807]

Raley is on the COVID IL so they can take a couple days on the 40 man but yeah I would suspect Ivey to the 60

[Gourmand 7774]

Just now, UTPhil2006 said:

Raley is on the COVID IL so they can take a couple days on the 40 man but yeah I would suspect Ivey to the 60

Ah I forgot about that rule. Thought it was the same as the 10-day IL. 

[TonyTexas 10518]

8 minutes ago, UTPhil2006 said:

Raley is on the COVID IL so they can take a couple days on the 40 man but yeah I would suspect Ivey to the 60

If he’s not getting activated then he must actually have the rona. He’s been out for 8 days. 

[Gourmand 7774]

Goddamn i hate the All Star break. Is it game time yet?

[Scraps 13570]

Here.we.go.

[Gourmand 7774]

 

[henrygandorf 29194]

52 minutes ago, Gourmand said:

 

you had me at "throws strikes".  this has become an epidemic across mlb and probably the reason urquidy is one of my favorite pitchers we have.

we have a great offense and a great defense.  throw fucking strikes.

[runthebone 8024]

17 minutes ago, henrygandorf said:

you had me at "throws strikes".  this has become an epidemic across mlb and probably the reason urquidy is one of my favorite pitchers we have.

we have a great offense and a great defense.  throw fucking strikes.

I love Urquidy also.  I was at WS Game 4, and he does not give a fuck.  93 and straight, I'm pounding the zone, fuck you.

[Rip76 4946]

Any Bregman ETA yet?

[TonyTexas 10518]

5 minutes ago, Rip76 said:

Any Bregman ETA yet?

I know he was hoping to play with the Skeeters in his hometown, Albuquerque. Those games are tonight through Tuesday but I’ve seen no announcement that it’s happening. 

[Hank Chinaski 6315]

28 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

I know he was hoping to play with the Skeeters in his hometown, Albuquerque. Those games are tonight through Tuesday but I’ve seen no announcement that it’s happening. 

He's not in ABQ. Not sure of his timeline. 

[Scraps 13570]

Raining

Very light

[Gourmand 7774]

Goddamn we better not have to suffer through a weather postponement. I need some Stros in my life tonight.

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[henrygandorf 29194]

4 minutes ago, Scraps said:

Raining

Very light

you had one job.

[Guadaloopy 10989]

Ugh… we have to watch the city uniforms tonight.  

[Scraps 13570]

you had one job.

What build a roof?

[Guadaloopy 10989]

Nice hustle, Toro.  

[Gourmand 7774]

Not watching, is that one Toro should have made?

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[Rip76 4946]

Yuk

[Guadaloopy 10989]

Apparently the Astros have opted out of the first inning tonight.  

[Guadaloopy 10989]

Just now, Gourmand said:

Not watching, is that one Toro should have made?

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Actually no… brain fart on my part.   Uncle Mike was the lollygagger.  

[Gourmand 7774]

McCullers doing his part to get Pruitt in the game early

[Guadaloopy 10989]

Nice recovery, LMJ.  Just 9 total pitches after giving up a run in the first 2 pitches. 

[tx 3 putt 77231]

Yuli !

[runthebone 8024]

8 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Yuli !

Not an All Star!

[Guest]

I know they weren't gonna get Yuli on the throw, but they should both get an error for that play.  LOL

[Gourmand 7774]

Is Uncle Mike such a pro hitter that a solo bomb gets no commentary?

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