2018 Houston Astros Season Thread

[Hank Chinaski 6,310]

Yeah, doubt we'll see Tucker unless the Fisher/Marisnick duo is really struggling for an extended period. I think they'll be fine (or potentially better than fine). 

I am excited about Tucker but am also excited to see what Fisher can do. He pretty much destroyed AAA last year himself (albeit as an older player than Tucker) and nobody doubts his tools. 

 

[Ojo Rojo 1,882]

16 hours ago, Hollywood said:

Crane said he would do that also. 

Then who pays the taxes on the payment to pay the taxes?

[UTexasFight 9,369]

Then who pays the taxes on the payment to pay the taxes?

Your mom

[UDontKnow 10,439]

37 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

Your mom

I heard she was on the bandwagon.

[tx ind 6,995]

I was flipping through stations and 610 (sucks) was actually discussing a cool question.

What former Astro would you add to this team?

I would go Billy Wagner.

If it were for fun, fucking Lima time on this team would be epic to watch though.

[henrygandorf 29,174]

37 minutes ago, UDontKnow said:

I heard she was on the bandwagon.

i heard she was the bandwagon.

[Guest]

1 minute ago, tx ind said:

I was flipping through stations and 610 (sucks) was actually discussing a cool question.

What former Astro would you add to this team?

I would go Billy Wagner.

If it were for fun, fucking Lima time on this team would be epic to watch though.

Was thinking about Lima the other day with this team.  It would have been epic. 

 

In all honesty, cant think of whom he would supplant though. Ausmus would have been interesting with this staff, but I like the current ‘catcher by committee,” too.

 

Bagwell over La Pina is the obvious choice, but Gurriel is right for this team.

[Guest]

2 minutes ago, slorch said:

nm.

Seeing Rasmus warmly received the other night kindled the same thought about which past Astros would fit in.

Edited April 6, 2018 by slorch

[Hank Chinaski 6,310]

10 minutes ago, tx ind said:

I was flipping through stations and 610 (sucks) was actually discussing a cool question.

What former Astro would you add to this team?

I would go Billy Wagner.

If it were for fun, fucking Lima time on this team would be epic to watch though.

Bagwell, without question. 

[UTexasFight 9,369]

Yeah Bags is the easy choice for position player (move Yuli to DH). Biggio (as a catcher maybe)

For pitching:
Wagner for relief help is an easy choice, but seeing what happens to relievers in the postseason I’d pass in exchange for the one thing this team doesn’t need, on paper: give me Nolan or Scott.
We kinda have a modern day version of those two already in JV and LMJ.

[Hank Chinaski 6,310]

22 minutes ago, tx ind said:

I was flipping through stations and 610 (sucks) was actually discussing a cool question.

What former Astro would you add to this team?

I would go Billy Wagner.

If it were for fun, fucking Lima time on this team would be epic to watch though.

Then again, does Randy Johnson count? If so, I may go with him...

Edited April 6, 2018 by Hank Chinaski

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

3 minutes ago, Hank Chinaski said:

Then again, does Randy Johnson count? If so, I may go with him...

This team with Bags at 1B, Randy Johnson in the rotation, and '04 Beltran in the outfield would win 140 games.

[Amos Moses 795]

Bagwell at 1B, and I think I’d take Fat Elvis over Reddick. Any of Wagner, Lidge, or Dotel in the pen.

[Player 4,575]

Bagwell is the correct answer. But largely for what amount to sentimental reasons since I idolized him when I was a kid, but also because he was struck down in the prime of his career...

...I would love to see this BAMF back in the rotation. 

[Teddy Tucker 18]

If Its for one player for one season the big unit is the pick for me. Rotation of Randy Johnson, Verlander, Keuchal, and Cole in the playoffs would be ridiculous. 

[Gut Wagon 8,052]

Add Bagwell, for sure. Plus, putting Cesar Cedeno in CF would let Springer move to LF or RF. Oh, and I'd gladly let go of DK if I could have pre-stroke J.R. Richard. Hands-down the wickedest stuff ever.  

[kevwun 15,595]

I would take Bagwell and prime Lidge, Dotel and Wagner.  Just adding those 3 in the pen and we're talking all time great team easily.

Edited April 6, 2018 by kevwun

[Saint Tacky 1,609]

Dave Smith

[uoftorange 1,386]

Bagwell is the easiest answer for who to add. 

Though he seems to be having a blast with life these days.  Got to meet him at Fenway, he was in the suite next to ours with Crane

[UTexasFight 9,369]

^^^

best humblebrag I’ve seen in quite a while.

 

[Jshep34 2,303]

Baggy, wagner, 86 scott/JR 

For entertainment kerfield in the pen. Lefty specialist larry anderson. 

[runthebone 7,929]

Prime Bagwell is obviously an upgrade on Yuli, but it would be a bigger upgrade to add prime Beltran in center then have Springer and Reddick in the corners.

 

In the playoffs, when Ken Giles comes in, my answer may change.

[mbtex 683]

Nolan, Jose Cruz, Cesar Cedeno, Billy Wagner

Edited April 6, 2018 by mbtex

[Jshep34 2,303]

When lilshep was in mr.Cranes office we did see all the rings being offered. The one lilshep put on was the one selected. Crane let lilshep pick his favorite and put it on. Crane held his hand and said that was his favorite to. I didnt take any pictures due to not wanting to disrespect the generosity/hospitality he showed us. The rest were nice but this was the best. 

[WBT 20,397]

46 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

^^^

best humblebrag I’ve seen in quite a while.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

When lilshep was in mr.Cranes office we did see all the rings being offered. The one lilshep put on was the one selected. Crane let lilshep pick his favorite and put it on. Crane held his hand and said that was his favorite to. I didnt take any pictures due to not wanting to disrespect the generosity/hospitality he showed us. The rest were nice but this was the best. 

I think we have a new contender

Edited April 6, 2018 by WBT

[Gut Wagon 8,052]

Oh, and if we're restocking the bullpen, I'd love to have 1979 Joe Sambito. Dude was nails.  

[UTexasFight 9,369]

46 minutes ago, UTexasFight said: ^^^

best humblebrag I’ve seen in quite a while.

 

 

3 minutes ago, Jshep34 said: When lilshep was in mr.Cranes office we did see all the rings being offered. The one lilshep put on was the one selected. Crane let lilshep pick his favorite and put it on. Crane held his hand and said that was his favorite to. I didnt take any pictures due to not wanting to disrespect the generosity/hospitality he showed us. The rest were nice but this was the best. 

I think we have a new contender

 

 

 

Hahaha

Was just going to post the same before I saw you beat me to it

 

[WBT 20,397]

lil Shep deserves it though

[Scraps 13,531]

I really want this one with diamonds.  $1250.00 

 

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[thetruth 149]

Brian McTaggart‏Verified account @brianmctaggart 12m12 minutes ago

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Tonight will be the Padres’ first game in Houston since June 28, 2012. Astros lineup that day: Schafer CF Lowrie SS Lee 1B Bogusevic RF Johnson 3B Castro C J.D. Martinez LF Moore 2B Keuchel P

[UTexasFight 9,369]

Brian McTaggart‏Verified account @brianmctaggart 12m12 minutes ago More

Tonight will be the Padres’ first game in Houston since June 28, 2012. Astros lineup that day: Schafer CF Lowrie SS Lee 1B Bogusevic RF Johnson 3B Castro C J.D. Martinez LF Moore 2B Keuchel P

 

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Good crowd on hand that day

 

Cashner for SD had a no-hitter into the 7th against that lineup (shocking).

 

Brett Myers gave up a GS in the 9th to lose it

Rhiner Cruz

Brandon Lyon

Wesley Wright

Xavier Cedeno all pitched in relief

Shudder

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

 

[Dr. Teeth 5,813]

Tried it on or was getting his finger sized for his own?

[Walden Ponderer 12,639]

45 minutes ago, Gut Wagon said:

Oh, and if we're restocking the bullpen, I'd love to have 1979 Joe Sambito. Dude was nails.  

No kidding. Though personally, I'd like to add Cheo to the lineup, even if it were just as a pinch hitter. Few players deserved to have played on a championship team more than Jose Cruz; timing just sucked, though.

[Stros 153]

Who is waiting in line for the trophy today? Who will be waiting in line for the ring tomorrow?

[Scraps 13,531]

All posters typically run together to me, unless you have some jackass takes like utgrad, so which one of you is the guy on shaggy that lives in Denver?   

Please pick up the red courtesy phone 

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

30 minutes ago, Scraps said:

All posters typically run together to me, unless you have some jackass takes like utgrad, so which one of you is the guy on shaggy that lives in Denver?   

Please pick up the red courtesy phone 

Think it's maninblack

Edited April 6, 2018 by Seasick Sailor

[Scraps 13,531]

2 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Think it's maninblack

thanks thats who I thought but wasn't completely sure

[Mez2 4,020]

Biggest game of the season tonight.

Fuck, Friday night home games are my second favorite game after Sunday Runday afternoon games. 

[Jshep34 2,303]

1 hour ago, Dr. Teeth said:

Tried it on or was getting his finger sized for his own?

Tried it on. Took up his whole finger. 

[Jshep34 2,303]

No way were we going to fight those lines today and tomorrow.  We will be there sunday 

[texashorne 1,177]

I would take Nolan, Biggio as a catcher, 04 Beltran, Bagwell and Wagner. 

[TonyTexas 10,478]

No way were we going to fight those lines today and tomorrow.  We will be there sunday 

The Astros felt the need to announce that fans couldn’t line up before 8am. They are both night games.

[henrygandorf 29,174]

if the last 50 hours are any indication, this thread will be a fucking beating in the offseason.

[Ldogg53 514]

I’m over at Lucky’s drinking waiting for the lines to die down some.

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

sloppy start 

[Ldogg53 514]

LMJ not looking tight yet.

[David Dennison 18,603]

Settle down, Lance.

[elfenix 34,168]

thank fuck

[henrygandorf 29,174]

well there's something you don't see every day.