2018 Houston Astros Season Thread

[David Dennison 18651]

That was really, really bad.

[Fudge Nuggets 19146]

On 8/29/2018 at 11:20 PM, henrygandorf said:

and 2.5 games was the closest they ever came again

Fuck you.

Edited September 1, 2018 by Fudge Nuggets

[David Dennison 18651]

Just now, Mez2 said:

Do you think we could beat the skeeters?

This team can beat anyone in baseball.

You know that.

[perfectchaos007 6596]

The month of August can DIAF

[David Dennison 18651]

The sad thing is, right now, our three position player superstars are three of the worst hitters on the team.

Edited September 1, 2018 by David Dennison

[Gut Wagon 8052]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

We need to stop allowing the guys to go home after the game. Rent a fucking hotel and pretend that we are on the road.

Also, put Altuve and Correa at 8/9 in the lineup.

As a group, this team just seems mentally anemic. Not sure if CC and Springer are thinking too much or too little, but they obviously must hit to give us any chance.

Regardless, right now I have to bat White fourth and move CC and Guriel down. I’m tempted to bat Kemp leadoff. Who really cares which guy’s psyche gets bruised? Grow a pair. 

[Pablo 494]

3 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

The sad thing is, right now, our three position player superstars are three of the worst hitters on the team.

AJ isn’t worried, they’ll pick it up and be just fine he’ll say. 

[David Dennison 18651]

Just now, Gut Wagon said:

As a group, this team just seems mentally anemic. Not sure if CC and Springer are thinking too much or too little, but they obviously must hit to give us any chance.

Regardless, right now I have to bat White fourth and move CC and Guriel down. I’m tempted to bat Kemp leadoff. Who really cares which guy’s psyche gets bruised? Grow a pair. 

Yuli Gurriel is stealing $12.7 million from the Astros.

[David Dennison 18651]

1 minute ago, Pablo said:

AJ isn’t worried, they’ll pick it up and be just fine he’ll say. 

He's probably right. There's a whole ton of baseball to play.

Edited September 1, 2018 by David Dennison

[perfectchaos007 6596]

fitting

[Lat22 3994]

Of course. 

[Pablo 494]

Right on que

[YChang 3430]

Such a pathetic effort.

[David Dennison 18651]

Reddick is going to hit a HR and we're gonna lose by a run.

Edited September 1, 2018 by David Dennison
Or not.

[UTexasFight 9376]

But at least the Indians and Yankees got better in the last 24 hours!

[Southernthunder 38]

Yeah uh.... we need a new offensive coordinator. 

[Crusher 127]

Maybe they should be thinking a little bit more about baseball than posing for some I am awesome picture in the dugout?

[clapclapclap 9000]

oops

Edited September 1, 2018 by clapclapclap

[Guadaloopy 10918]

That bottom of the 8th makes this one of the most frustrating losses of the season.  

[Bull Horn 118]

Dear Astros,

Please pull your heads out of your collective asses. Tomorrow is September 1st, and you’re in a legitimate fucking pennant race with the god damn Oakland A’s.

Sincerely,

Astros Fans

P.S.
We sincerely appreciate the World Series win last year. We’re not even asking for a repeat, although it’d be a lot cooler if you did. Just please resemble on a somewhat consistent basis the fucking World Champions that you are.

[Tommy Nobis 905]

This day last year we got Verlander...this year we stand pat.

[MAROON 445]

25 minutes ago, Tommy Nobis said:

This day last year we got Verlander...this year we stand pat.

No we didn’t, added Pressly and Osuna

[David Dennison 18651]

 

46 minutes ago, Bull Horn said:

Dear Astros,

Please pull your heads out of your collective asses. Tomorrow is September 1st, and you’re in a legitimate fucking pennant race with the god damn Oakland A’s.

Sincerely,

Astros Fans

P.S.
We sincerely appreciate the World Series win last year. We’re not even asking for a repeat, although it’d be a lot cooler if you did. Just please resemble on a somewhat consistent basis the fucking World Champions that you are.

Dear Ungrateful Astros Fan,

Do you even same record after 135 games and run differential, bro?

Sincerely,

Astros

[Pablo 494]

6 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

 

Dear Ungrateful Astros Fan,

Do you even same record after 135 games and run differential, bro?

Sincerely,

Astros

Lol, not this shit again😂

[David Dennison 18651]

12 minutes ago, Pablo said:

Lol, not this shit again😂

[Mez2 4021]

New month, new outlook, turn the page and let your nuts hang

Every game now is pretty much a must win, let's see how the boys handle this. September baseball is not for the weak. 

[Hank Chinaski 6310]

10 hours ago, Gut Wagon said:

Not sure if CC and Springer are thinking too much or too little, but they obviously must hit to give us any chance.

 

This is the bottom line. Springer is at a wRC+ of 114 and Correa at 107. Imagine replacing Springer and Correa with pretty average everyday players - well, that's essentially what's happened this year. 

Add to that the fact that Altuve, while he's still been really good, has not been particularly close to the offensive player he was in '16 or '17 - and suddenly your lineup is closer to ordinary than exceptional. 

 

[Jshep34 2304]

Time to let your nuts hang. Tired of seeing CC and GS struggling.  Its like they are worried about off the field life(marriage,  endorsement deals etc..) . Still think they did Ted wrong by not letring him play more at mlb level. Its not like gattis or josh were killing it. Pennant race is on not the time to be half-assing it. Stop excuses,  stop excepting to win and go make it happen

[Hank Chinaski 6310]

I think Springer is fine. He's a streaky hitter, always has been. But hopefully the thumb isn't affecting him too much. 

Correa is the one that concerns me. He has seemed off at the plate all season. Add in the vague back injury. He's been terrible since coming back. Obviously the talent is there, but this is looking like a lost season for him. Strange thing is that he was terrific last year (when he played) and appeared to be making a leap as a hitter. I suppose these ascensions aren't always linear. 

We'll see what happens in September. Barring an epic collapse, we'll be in the postseason - though it very well could be as a wild card. Bleh. 

[YChang 3430]

I wonder despite what they say about being hungry for another championship or continued improvement... there's just that inevitable letdown for some of the guys that occurred after reaching the pinnacle last season. 

[Scraps 13540]

We need another hurricane to hit Houston.

I kid.

Kind of.

[runthebone 7932]

Is this like the Ken Giles is actually still good argument?

[David Dennison 18651]

19 hours ago, DaysOff said:

We're not making the playoffs.

Concentrate on football.

 

19 hours ago, David Dennison said:

Ooooh, you might not want to do that.

Fuck.

[Scraps 13540]

Homeboy is humming shit. Hit 101 and 100

[Smax 3800]

Thread might be slow tonight

[WBT 20415]

Just said he had the fastest pitch by an Astro this year

[Scraps 13540]

He ain't gonna make it long at this rate.

[Gut Wagon 8052]

Another splendid sports day under way. Sigh. 

[Smax 3800]

3 run bomb and 50 pitches through 2

[Scraps 13540]

Nice 3rd at least

[WBT 20415]

McAlmostCann

SF, 3-1

[WBT 20415]

Lulz, you can't run to 1st on the 3rd strike when it hits your back leg first

[Planet Houston 4923]

Bregman Bobblehead Bomb!!!

[Gut Wagon 8052]

How many times have Altuve, Correa and Gurriel combined to ground out to the left side this year? Must be a record already. 

[UTexasFight 9376]

Just getting caught up.
Looks like James did exactly what I would have expected

[YChang 3430]

Following sports sucks.

[Scraps 13540]

Springer is so happy he got interfered with lol.

[Scraps 13540]

What the motherfuck are we doing squaring to bunt. Altuve hit the fucking ball. God damn we have turned into some massive pussies

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

terrible AB

[Scraps 13540]

Bregman let your nuts hang