2018 Houston Astros Season Thread

[Fudge Nuggets 19,210]

32 minutes ago, BornOrange said:

I can't wait for those NL Division series to go 7 games. 

That will be high drama.

The AL series both going six games in a five-game series will be pretty special as well.

[runthebone 8,027]

These guys love baseball so much, they'll play for free!

[TexArcher 37,999]

On 9/30/2018 at 9:51 PM, henrygandorf said:

if you could make a deal with the (baseball) devil, would you trade a world series victory this year for not making the playoffs for the next 15 years?

Nope.  I'd rather just let our current squad and minor league system play out.  There should be multiple championships coming.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

 

[Tommy Nobis 905]

pretty much what we expected...just glad saturday doesn't interfere with TX ou watching.

[Mez2 4,025]

alright boys, planning on taking Friday off - pregame plans anywhere? Hoping the wife can get off to meet in time, too.

Hopefully UTPhil isn't going. 

[Rockethorn1978 6,102]

The Astros could win 130 games and be two time champions and next year would still get the early game because Red Sox/Yankees. 

Ready to crush Indian ass this weekend and shut up the haters again.

[Scraps 13,570]

Was hoping for a 4 pm start on Friday, but fuck it.  

I got to work Saturday but will be done by 3:30 so that is perfect (not perfect that I miss the damn OU game though) 

[kevwun 15,828]

Will it be possible to watch the game on Friday on TBS' website in a browser?  It was easy to watch the games on ESPN last year.

[elfenix 34,331]

rotation: Verlander, Cole, Keuchel

 

https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/justin-verlander-named-game-1-for-alds/c-296878622

Edited October 2, 2018 by elfenix

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

 

Dallas getting the start in Cleveland.

 

 

[Tommy Nobis 905]

4 minutes ago, kevwun said:

Will it be possible to watch the game on Friday on TBS' website in a browser?  It was easy to watch the games on ESPN last year.

I have DTV and pretty sure I can log in and watch from there.  But i would assume TBS will let you watch on their site with a valid cable login probably.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

2 minutes ago, elfenix said:

rotation: Verlander, Cole, Keuchel

 

https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/justin-verlander-named-game-1-for-alds/c-296878622

they must not think morton is healthy because if he was, he's starting game 3 over DK

[kevwun 15,828]

3 minutes ago, Tommy Nobis said:

I have DTV and pretty sure I can log in and watch from there.  But i would assume TBS will let you watch on their site with a valid cable login probably.

I can do the same, but it will look better straight from their site.

[Scraps 13,570]

rotation: Verlander, Cole, Keuchel
 
https://www.mlb.com/astros/news/justin-verlander-named-game-1-for-alds/c-296878622

Sweep

[patrickdrinksbeer 793]

Game watching at Great Heights Friday for those of you who can’t make the game. We’ll open at noon with $1 off all beers.

[henrygandorf 29,194]

13 minutes ago, Tommy Nobis said:

they must not think morton is healthy because if he was, he's starting game 3 over DK

disagree.  i think they realize morty can contribute from the pen, while dallas cannot. 

i stand by my statement that i'd rather dallas pitch a home game or not at all.  i would assume he'll have a short fucking leash in g3, especially if we're 1-1.  morty/lmj will be at the ready.

[Lat22 4,015]

I’ll be at the Gaylord sports bar for both of them. I might be a little late on Saturday depending on how long I want to celebrate at the fair. 

[TexArcher 37,999]

Just called my Friday 2:00 client to advise that something's come up.

Go Astros!

[Tommy Nobis 905]

i'm sure your client knows what came up if they're from houston lol

Edited October 2, 2018 by Tommy Nobis

[TexArcher 37,999]

Nah, we're in Austin.  

I almost told her we could meet at Pluckers as long as she only talked about her account during commercials.  But I didn't want to sound rude.

[UTexasFight 9,519]

Nah, we're in Austin.  
I almost told her we could meet at Pluckers as long as she only talked about her account during commercials.  But I didn't want to sound rude.

Worthless without pics

[Gourmand 7,774]

1 hour ago, kevwun said:

Will it be possible to watch the game on Friday on TBS' website in a browser?  It was easy to watch the games on ESPN last year.

reddit/mlbstreams 

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

 

[UTPhil2006 3,809]

3 hours ago, Mez2 said:

alright boys, planning on taking Friday off - pregame plans anywhere? Hoping the wife can get off to meet in time, too.

Hopefully UTPhil isn't going. 

See you there. My playoff record is on point. 

[TexArcher 37,999]

2 hours ago, UTexasFight said:

Worthless without pics

Well, she's 56, so...

[Mez2 4,025]

53 minutes ago, UTPhil2006 said:

See you there. My playoff record is on point. 

i'll be your huckleberry. 

[Gut Wagon 8,086]

8 hours ago, BornOrange said:

I can't wait for those NL Division series to go 7 games. 

That will be high drama.

Ha. You heard it here first! 

[elfenix 34,331]

5 hours ago, Mez2 said:

alright boys, planning on taking Friday off - pregame plans anywhere? Hoping the wife can get off to meet in time, too.

Hopefully UTPhil isn't going. 

don't worry, we'll be done early.

[TexArcher 37,999]

Might have already been posted, but per ESPN's playoff preview, the chances to win the World Series are:

Astros: 32%

Dodgers: 22%

Red Sox: 13%

[Scraps 13,570]

I was told it was impossible to repeat

I was also told defending champs dont make the playoffs

And

Defending champs dont win 100 games

[TexArcher 37,999]

I was told the Yankees were the 2018 champions and this was all a formality.

[Dondrysdale1 363]

10 hours ago, henrygandorf said:

disagree.  i think they realize morty can contribute from the pen, while dallas cannot. 

i stand by my statement that i'd rather dallas pitch a home game or not at all.  i would assume he'll have a short fucking leash in g3, especially if we're 1-1.  morty/lmj will be at the ready.

They see a strong history in that park for Keuchel and a good rep against most of that lineup. His blowup 1st innings have mostly been at home this season(including  a bad 1st vs Indians at home) I’d much rather the opportunity to go out and set the tone before he steps on the mound these days.

[patrickdrinksbeer 793]

i’m thinking this NLWC game seals the deal on Straw making the roster.

[Simon Honeybone 113]

2 hours ago, TexArcher said:

I was told the Yankees were the 2018 champions and this was all a formality.

Never go full helobius

[UTexasFight 9,519]

i’m thinking this NLWC game seals the deal on Straw making the roster.

I’m thinking the goings on in that game aren’t going to drive the decisions of Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch.

I’m thinking the decision (to include) Straw was made well before that game

[huge 3,795]

Yeah be careful what you wish for.

That dude had more career steals than plate appearances.

For a reason

[runthebone 8,027]

Postseason baseball, man. 

[tx 3 putt 77,274]

I don’t think straw makes the roster. Kemp can pitch run if needed 

[Simon Honeybone 113]

5 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

I don’t think straw makes the roster. Kemp can pitch run if needed 

How many relief pinchers are we carrying on the roster?

[Fozzz 152]

7 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

I don’t think straw makes the roster. Kemp can pitch run if needed 

Kemp would be a slight improvement over Evan Gattis as a PR.  He's not very fast.

[Mez2 4,025]

8 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

I don’t think straw makes the roster. Kemp can pitch run if needed 

very racist

[huge 3,795]

23 minutes ago, Fozzz said:

Kemp would be a slight improvement over Evan Gattis as a PR.  He's not very fast.

According to statcast you are correct!  Top speed exactly equal to Yuli in fact.  No where close to "fast".  Gattis is slower though.

Fisher and Marsinick are the fastest guys we have.  Is Fisher alive?

[IDIOTsavant 8,501]

27 minutes ago, huge said:

According to statcast you are correct!  Top speed exactly equal to Yuli in fact.  No where close to "fast".  Gattis is slower though.

Fisher and Marsinick are the fastest guys we have.  Is Fisher alive?

Have a statcast on Straw? Because he's probably faster than both of those guys, and Fisher can flat out fly.

[Mez2 4,025]

6 minutes ago, IDIOTsavant said:

Have a statcast on Straw? Because he's probably faster than both of those guys, and Fisher can flat out fly.

yep - straw is probably the fastest guy in our organization. i think i read that somewhere, or maybe it was referenced in some story/article over the past year. 

[Fozzz 152]

Straw is probably somewhere in the 29-30 ft/s range.  He was allegedly over 30 ft/s in his first couple of attempts (per Kaplan) but he's currently listed at 29 ft/s (between 5-10 attempts) on baseballsavant.

[huge 3,795]

Look at how lost Gore was at the plate last night.  Wonder if Maddon wanted that back later.  I guess it was his speed that got him to second and score easily.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

any word on the roster for the ALDS?  or is the situation still fluid?

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

Just now, Tommy Nobis said:

any word on the roster for the ALDS?  or is the situation still fluid?

I thought I read somewhere that the roster would be announced Friday morning. 

[Scraps 13,570]

2 minutes ago, Tommy Nobis said:

any word on the roster for the ALDS?  or is the situation still fluid?

Last year it wasn't set until the morning of the game.