2023 Houston Astros Thread

[David Dennison 18853]

1 minute ago, WBT said:

stfu Smoltz, Garcia just struck out 4 straight times last night.

Yeah, but . . . 

[kevwun 15773]

Gotta save the bullpen for Spring Training.

[Gut Wagon 8065]

Such a tough situation for France. He's been a pleasant surprise, but hard to ask him to suddenly become a middle reliever and stem the tide here. No reason to have pulled Brown. 

[cabowabo 4484]

1 minute ago, WBT said:

stfu Smoltz, Garcia just struck out 4 straight times last night.

Lulz. 

[HOOKEM4 5036]

If we win this game I won't know. I am going to pound 3 whiskey drinks and go to sleep. Fuck this was a blast!

[Dutchrudder 11137]

I really can't imagine watching those first 3 at-bats this inning and not getting someone warmed up in the pen. How many guys need to reach in a game 7 before you get someone warming up?  Just maddening how Dusty does things.

[tx 3 putt 76902]

1 minute ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

Man this board will implode when it’s announced they’re bringing dusty back for another year.

 

the entertainment factor alone, would make it worth it 

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

4 World Series in 7 years. Unbelievable we did it. But man this feels like the end of an era the way we’re folding up.

[Guadaloopy 10960]

Just now, Pimphand said:

We have a cocksmoke manager have you figured it out yet or do you still smoke his pole?

Go find the last post I have supporting Dusty.  I’ll wait.  

[cabowabo 4484]

Not reviewable?

[TexArcher 37774]

I think Dusty really might let France finish this game to preserve the bullpen for the next one.

[WBT 20561]

That's a fair ball dumbass

[hobbes2702 13032]

Fair. Out 

[David Dennison 18853]

Just now, WBT said:

That's a fair ball dumbass

It doesn't matter.

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

Don’t worry we will hit a meaningless solo shot in the 7th to cut the lead to 14-3.

[WBT 20561]

Just now, Rockethorn1978 said:

4 World Series in 7 years. Unbelievable we did it. But man this feels like the end of an era the way we’re folding up.

No it doesn't

[Wulaw Horn 19069]

Glad that’s not reviewable. So obviously fair unless I don’t understand the rule. It’s where it is when it crosses the bag, right?  

[Horn80 6118]

Great run last several years.

[Limp Brisket 546]

But he’s a kool kat man!

[Hammerin Hank 1227]

Just now, Wulaw Horn said:

Glad that’s not reviewable. So obviously fair unless I don’t understand the rule. It’s where it is when it crosses the bag, right?  

Yes

[tx 3 putt 76902]

1 minute ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

4 World Series in 7 years. Unbelievable we did it. But man this feels like the end of an era the way we’re folding up.

 

entire core is back next season, no way is crane blowing it up

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

Just now, WBT said:

No it doesn't

Ok you convinced me!

[utxmike05 1828]

Pussies. 2 home games with a chance to close it out. Choke mfers

[BrazilHorn 6586]

Give credit to the Rangers. They hit. Also for some reason Houston hates playing at home. 
 

Having four effective hitters for Stros and Dusty managing pitching staff like there’s a game tomorrow is killer. 

[cabowabo 4484]

Guess I need to pull for the Phillies tomorrow. 

[oh_snap 694]

Dusty going out in disgrace. Like he deserves. 

[David Dennison 18853]

2 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

4 World Series in 7 years. Unbelievable we did it. But man this feels like the end of an era the way we’re folding up.

No, it doesn't. It feels like baseball.

[Guadaloopy 10960]

Just now, Horn80 said:

Great run last several years.

It’s not over.  No matter what happens tonight.  

[UTexasFight 9431]

1 minute ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Glad that’s not reviewable. So obviously fair unless I don’t understand the rule. It’s where it is when it crosses the bag, right?  

Not when it bounces foul first.

 

[Overlord 366]

They wanted it more than we do. 

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

Just now, tx 3 putt said:

 

entire core is back next season, no way is crane blowing it up

Yea but we’re getting older too. Pitching is kinda shaky. If we make some ballsy moves and add some guys yea I think we will be back. 

[Wulaw Horn 19069]

2 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

4 World Series in 7 years. Unbelievable we did it. But man this feels like the end of an era the way we’re folding up.

Nah. We need one good LHH bay to play Lf and to part ways with Dusty and maldy and play our best players and this team wins 105 games with decent health. 
baseball is so much easier than Dusty has made it this year. 

[Tommy Nobis 905]

Guess I need to pull for the Phillies tomorrow. 

Agreed. Phillies will probably steam roll the rangers but if zona wins it’s a gimme championship

[TejasPedro 1857]

Furk, is Heather available to talk me through this BS game

[David Dennison 18853]

1 minute ago, Guadaloopy said:

It’s not over.  No matter what happens tonight.  

One thing's for sure. We won't be the favorite to win the division.

[Wulaw Horn 19069]

1 minute ago, UTexasFight said:

Not when it bounces foul first.

 

That’s a goofy rule. Thanks. 

[Dutchrudder 11137]

Just now, Overlord said:

They wanted it more than we do. 

As dumb as that saying is, it does feel that way, but a lot of it is self-inflicted wounds. Not saying Astros win the series if things are managed differently, but they certainly would have had a better chance. 

[David Dennison 18853]

1 minute ago, Tommy Nobis said:

Agreed. Phillies will probably steam roll the rangers but if zona wins it’s a gimme championship

I'm not sure anyone is going to steam roll the Rangers.

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

1 minute ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Nah. We need one good LHH bay to play Lf and to part ways with Dusty and maldy and play our best players and this team wins 105 games with decent health. 
baseball is so much easier than Dusty has made it this year. 

I mean what’s the reality of dusty not coming back? And who’s to say we’re gonna bring in a good manager. 

[Rip76 4925]

Hire the right guy.  (He may already be here)

We’ll be right back there.

[WBT 20561]

3 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

Glad that’s not reviewable. So obviously fair unless I don’t understand the rule. It’s where it is when it crosses the bag, right?  

Or where the fielder touches it if it doesn't make it to the bag

[cabowabo 4484]

Can’t wait for Machete to bat again. 

[UTexasFight 9431]

105 pitches

53 strikes

3.2 IP

 

holy shit

 

Edited October 24, 2023 by UTexasFight

[Wulaw Horn 19069]

Just now, Rockethorn1978 said:

I mean what’s the reality of dusty not coming back? And who’s to say we’re gonna bring in a good manager. 

We don’t need a good manager. Just not an idiot. 

[TexArcher 37774]

4 minutes ago, Rockethorn1978 said:

4 World Series in 7 years. Unbelievable we did it. But man this feels like the end of an era the way we’re folding up.

Everybody said that after year 5.  I said we were only halfway through a 10-year run.  I still think I was right.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

We’re gonna see a position player pitch game 7 of a championship series aren’t we? Lmao

[cabowabo 4484]

Team folded like a cheap tent. 

[perfectchaos007 6632]

Would Diaz have given up 8+ runs in 4 innings behind home plate?

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

What’s the worst possible scenario for this game and none of us had it being 8-2 this quick. Entire pitching staff has aids tonight.

[Wulaw Horn 19069]

Just now, WBT said:

Or where the fielder touches it if it doesn't make it to the bag

So that’s fair then right?  He caught it directly over the fat part of the bag. 

Edited October 24, 2023 by Wulaw Horn