2022 Houston Astros Thread

[Wulaw Horn 19070]

2 minutes ago, Guadaloopy said:

Holy shit.  It’s not even an off day, people.  
 

Anyone wanna talk about the runner on second in extras?

I’d rather we just end in a tie than change how the game is played. I hate it less today than I did yesterday. 

Edited August 12, 2022 by Wulaw Horn

[Gourmand 7774]

9 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Is it ok to bitch about the manager making as decision that is likely to cost .02 wins per game and acknowledge that it’s both not a big deal but also infuriating because it doesn’t have to be that way?  

Sure, of course, but that perspective is the key aspect that imo gets lost in the volume and tone of the bitching.

And I also think it's worth noting that for all of Dusty Baker's clubhouse chemistry positives and his experience in the game, I believe a not-so-insignificant chunk of his critics are motivated by ageism (and um,  other stuff) at a guy like AJ Hinch doesn't have to face. Every manager gets shit on by his team's fanbase from time to time, but man some of the Dusty hate really makes me wonder......

[dr99 560]

I think we owe Oakland and Tony Pimp a sweep this weekend

[tx 3 putt 76975]

26 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I would be very jealous of them. I suspect they would dominate that shit ass division for a decade. 

https://www.blessyouboys.com/fanposts

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1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I’d rather we just end in a tie than change how the game is played. I hate it less today than I did yesterday. 

im used to it, just get a hit and you win it 

[TonyTexas 10515]

If the musical chair  lineups are ok with Aledmys,  they’re ok with me. 

 

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[Wulaw Horn 19070]

16 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

 

Let’s go at least 29-20 to get back to 500 for the history of the franchise. 

[rvm96 1643]

 

Hopefully he still stays around the clubhouse

[tx 3 putt 76975]

Wish him all the best, he’s a great Astro 

[Scraps 13561]

On to the next one, on to the next one

[Storm the Field 5294]

Fare the well, Uncle Mike.

That's most certainly a wrap on his time as an Astro, and decent chance on his MLB career as well. He'll be 36 next year coming off labral surgery (same one Myers is still apparently recovering from), has 14 seasons under his belt and has right at $100M in career earnings.

[runthebone 7987]

Too bad, good luck, Uncle Mike.

[TonyTexas 10515]

I hope he gets his WS ring this season. 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Hard to imagine that this isn't the end of Uncle Mike's career. Let's get him a ring.

[Wulaw Horn 19070]

Welp, rolled the dice on two older guys in Gurriel and Brantley and didn’t win either toss, which sucks. 
Congrats to Uncle Mike for a great career. Best of luck in all his future endeavors. Thanks for the memories. 

[tx 3 putt 76975]

Correct, send him off into retirement with a ring !

[TonyTexas 10515]

2 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Welp, rolled the dice on two older guys in Gurriel and Brantley and didn’t win either toss

Won on the 1st roll last year. Rolled craps on the 2nd one. 

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[Wulaw Horn 19070]

17 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Won on the 1st roll last year. Rolled craps on the 2nd one. 

No doubt. The win last year was big enough to offset the loss this year imo. 
Same could be said about Castro imo. 

Edited August 12, 2022 by Wulaw Horn

[Mez2 4023]

I could watch Brantley swing a bat all day. Just perfect. 

 

Thanks Uncle Mike, let's do the damn thing 

[Jshep34 2308]

That double play he turned against NYY was worth every penny they paid him. Times he stopped and sign for us, he was always very polite, engaging, a nice humble dude.

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[Seasick Sailor 3747]

[purplepride95 6890]

No Mancini of course.

 

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21 minutes ago, Mez2 said:

I could watch Brantley swing a bat all day. Just perfect. 

 

Thanks Uncle Mike, let's do the damn thing 

 

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23 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

That double play he turned against NYY was worth every penny they paid him. Times he stopped and sign for us, he was always very polite, engaging, a nice humble dude.

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So damn beautiful 

Edited August 12, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[tx 3 putt 76975]

As soon as he’s caught that ball, he’s sliding and staring down 1st !!!!

 

fuck I love this game and team 

[Chuckie Finster 22694]

12 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

So damn beautiful 

I've watched this a thousand times and just now noticed how close that throw came to hitting Judge.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

Click didn't know Brantley would need surgery before the deadline. 

[formermav43 4606]

Well fortunately there’s still a contingency plan in that they acquired a guy who can at least play LF at home. 

Unfortunately, they have to actually play him there. Or at all.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[tx 3 putt 76975]

Altuve and Diaz looks like they’reready for the first day of 8th grade ….

 

 

 

Edited August 12, 2022 by tx 3 putt

[rvm96 1643]

Lewis Brinson is apparently raking at Sugar Land if Jake doesn't pick it up 

[formermav43 4606]

Meyers' abysmal wRC+ this season is *still* better than Brinson's career average. Hard pass.

[Wulaw Horn 19070]

1 hour ago, Seasick Sailor said:

 

He has a good poker face. I can’t imagine he’s not pretty pissed right now. 

[Js1 85348]

5 minutes ago, formermav43 said:

Meyers' abysmal wRC+ this season is *still* better than Brinson's career average. Hard pass.

Didn’t he do that same shit everywhere? Tear up AAA and then face plant in the majors? Unless you think his career .199 average in the majors is sexy

[IDIOTsavant 8484]

12 minutes ago, formermav43 said:

Meyers' abysmal wRC+ this season is *still* better than Brinson's career average. Hard pass.

But can he throw?

[runthebone 7987]

23 minutes ago, Js1 said:

Didn’t he do that same shit everywhere? Tear up AAA and then face plant in the majors? Unless you think his career .199 average in the majors is sexy

Got to give him a chance to get above the Mendoza line!

[HtownHorn 14685]

1 hour ago, rvm96 said:

Lewis Brinson is apparently raking at Sugar Land if Jake doesn't pick it up 

The Astros have 2 or 3 guys in AAA that could replace the nothing that Jake Meyers is right now. Shit, he’s splitting time with a guy that probably a worse player than he is. Both of those guys at the quintessential AAAA player.

[Scraps 13561]

My boy Willy T in the house tonight

[tx 3 putt 76975]

Good job Diaz !!!

Kemp’n ain’t easy !!!

[Stros121 4]

Diaz is a stud

[cabowabo 4487]

Did Dusty catch Mancini buttfucking his wife??

[tx 3 putt 76975]

Very smooth DP

[Wulaw Horn 19070]

8 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Very smooth DP

That’s what she said. 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4772]

15 minutes ago, cabowabo said:

Did Dusty catch Mancini buttfucking his wife??

Trey doesn’t need an old woman … he’s doing OK for himself.

[runthebone 7987]

Garcia won't be pitching in the playoffs

[D3zii 3681]

I’m convinced we just aren’t in the same league as the Oakland A’s!!!! 

[Guadaloopy 10973]

22 minutes ago, cabowabo said:

Did Dusty catch Mancini buttfucking his wife??

 

12 minutes ago, tx 3 putt said:

Very smooth DP

These two posts back to back had me rolling.  

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This Tal Smith interview is amazing