2019 Houston Astros Thread

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49 minutes ago, DaysOff said:

2 hours ago, tx 3 putt said:

This Day in Astros History 
June 11th, 2003 -  Roy Oswalt, Pete Munro, Kirk Saarloos, Brad Lidge, Octavio Dotel and Billy Wagner combine to no-hit the New York Yankees, 8-0.  This was the first time in MLB history that a no hitter  was shared by six pitchers. Striking out 13, the Astros were the first team to no-hit the Yankees since 1958 Dotel threw a four-strikeout inning.  Lidge would record the win.
Via astrosdaily.com

There was a great pic on the back of the NY Post of each of them holding a ball.

I remember that game well.  I watched the end at the softball fields off of S Post Oak.  They sold beer in half gallon milk jugs.  Good times.

[DaysOff 8,209]

It's the Steve Harvey mustache that's confusing y'all.

[kevwun 16,438]

James needs to work on a secondary pitch that he can miss bats with.  His control of his fastball isn't sharp enough for him to rely on it exclusively.

[Doug E. Fresh 452]

On 6/9/2019 at 2:14 PM, cabowabo said:

We had to give away Josh Fields for this guy. Never forget. 

Yep, the guy who in the 10th inning gave up back to back jacks in Game 2 of the World Series that went our way.  The trade has benefitted in many ways...

[runthebone 8,377]

12 minutes ago, Doug E. Fresh said:

Yep, the guy who in the 10th inning gave up back to back jacks in Game 2 of the World Series that went our way.  The trade has benefitted in many ways...

I love that guy.

[TonyTexas 10,772]

 

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

I can't remember if we discussed this when he first went down, but any chance McHugh's struggles were related to the injury? He was not good in his last few appearances. 

[UTHornFan014 755]

 

I like Stubbs more than Stassi, so not quite sure I want Stassi coming back

[Fudge Nuggets 19,455]

Yeah, I doubt a lot of fans are sitting on pins and needles awaiting the return of Stassi.

[Dennis Taylor 19,355]

17 minutes ago, UTHornFan014 said:

25 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

 

I like Stubbs more than Stassi, so not quite sure I want Stassi coming back

when i speak with Jeff and AJ, I will be sure and tell them 

[HtownHorn 15,236]

18 minutes ago, Seasick Sailor said:

I can't remember if we discussed this when he first went down, but any chance McHugh's struggles were related to the injury? He was not good in his last few appearances. 

McHugh's struggles are related to him not being a starter.

[TonyTexas 10,772]

Stubbs vs Stassi doesn’t really merit much debate. Both are non factors. Stassi will probably be the choice if only for the fact that he’s out of options. At 1st glance one might say no big loss except for the fact that you still need a catcher in the minors who can come up and be a backup in case of injury.

 

 

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5 minutes ago, HtownHorn said:

McHugh's struggles are related to him not being a starter.

But he's not a starter due to his struggles. 

[Jshep34 2,426]

Dont think colin will be on the astros much longer.

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17 hours ago, elguapo said:

Found Hatcher, knew I had him somewhere

I think that's Andre Dawson in an Astros uni.

[UTPhil2006 3,930]

8 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

Dont think colin will be on the astros much longer.

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Whys that

[UTHornFan014 755]

when i speak with Jeff and AJ, I will be sure and tell them 

Tell them that I love them (no homo)

[Dennis Taylor 19,355]

14 minutes ago, Doug E. Fresh said:

I think that's Andre Dawson in an Astros uni.

OK CSB time-...went to an Expos- Astros game in 83 with a buddy and his dad. It was pretty sparsely attended and we were wandering all over the Dome farting around and told his dad we would come back to where he was in the top of the 9th.  If anyone remembers the legendary blast that Jimmy Wynn hit into the rainbow section of the dome that had the seat the ball landed in decorated to commemorate the shot, we went up there to check it out and watched an inning or two. the closest fans to that seat in that deck were probably around 3rd base. after the bottom of the 8th we head back to wherever his dad was and The Hawk comes up in the top of the 9th and absolutely crushes a ball into that same section we were just sitting in...it took whoever got that ball a couple of minutes to walk over there and find it. if we had stayed there or if Dawson hit it earlier, it would have practically landed in our laps     

 

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47 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

Dont think colin will be on the astros much longer.

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I will be very bummed if this is true, even though his performance on the mound hasn't always been stellar.

[Jshep34 2,426]

Whys that

Think the whole elbow deal is bs. He is mad about not being a starter. Just my .02$

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[MAROON 446]

11 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

Think the whole elbow deal is bs. He is mad about not being a starter. Just my .02$

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I was told by someone who has very good intel that McHugh is not hurt.  Now I have no idea why either party would lie about that, but that is what I was told.

Edited June 11, 2019 by MAROON

[UTPhil2006 3,930]

Throw him in the MadBum trade along with Guadan and White then

[TonyTexas 10,772]

Think the whole elbow deal is bs. He is mad about not being a starter. Just my .02$

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I’m sure he is pissed. He’s in a contract year and relegated to the lowest paid position from the highest.

[formermav43 4,630]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

Stubbs vs Stassi doesn’t really merit much debate. Both are non factors. Stassi will probably be the choice if only for the fact that he’s out of options. At 1st glance one might say no big loss except for the fact that you still need a catcher in the minors who can come up and be a backup in case of injury.

 

 

I think too many people focus on hitting to the exclusion of everything else a player does. That’s more true for catchers than any other position. All Stassi did last year was be the best framer in MLB. He was the most valuable catcher in the entire AL per fWAR in only 250 plate appearances.

Yeah, he needs to hit better. If he continues at his earlier rate this year, that’s a problem. But with as well as Chirinos is playing, you could do a lot worse for a guy who will only play 1-2 times a week. The #2 catcher is never going to be a great offensive player, and he’s superb at his most important job.

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

Alvarez batting 5th. 

[henrygandorf 29,225]

16 minutes ago, formermav43 said:

I think too many people focus on hitting to the exclusion of everything else a player does. That’s more true for catchers than any other position. All Stassi did last year was be the best framer in MLB. He was the most valuable catcher in the entire AL per fWAR in only 250 plate appearances.

Yeah, he needs to hit better. If he continues at his earlier rate this year, that’s a problem. But with as well as Chirinos is playing, you could do a lot worse for a guy who will only play 1-2 times a week. The #2 catcher is never going to be a great offensive player, and he’s superb at his most important job.

especially when all our bats get back. 

[UTexasFight 9,818]

Berkman in for Blum this series.

[Jshep34 2,426]

He is unemployed now after resigning from coaching. Love big puma stories. Atleast wont have to hear center cut, opo taco, exit velo every at bat

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[Texas St. Armadillos 1,388]

How long is Correa expected out again?

[Texas St. Armadillos 1,388]

2 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

He is unemployed now after resigning from coaching. Love big puma stories. Atleast wont have to hear center cut, opo taco, exit velo every at bat

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Jake from Take/Rake Farm

[FondrenRoad 4,378]

3 minutes ago, Texas St. Armadillos said:

How long is Correa expected out again?

4 to 6 weeks. Then he is back for a game and a half before going out again for 8 to 10 weeks. 

Edited June 11, 2019 by FondrenRoad

[Texas St. Armadillos 1,388]

1 minute ago, FondrenRoad said:

4 to 6 weeks. Then he is back for a game and a half before going out again for 8 to 10 weeks. 

Tracy McGrady Syndrome.

Too much horizontal Mambo.

Edited June 11, 2019 by Texas St. Armadillos

[DallasGatr 216]

Blummer is awesome and seems to always be having a blast as color man. And I enjoy his trifle peccadillos!

[Limp Brisket 549]

5 hours ago, Scraps said:

6 hours ago, VinyVango said:

looks like Kevin Bass

Looks like Apollo Creed

Or Lamont Sanford

[TonyTexas 10,772]

I saw this tweet on Sunday and it made me go hmmm. Has to be when Diaz suffered his setback.

[Seasick Sailor 3,747]

^ yeah, you can pretty clearly see him pull up before getting to third. 

[VirginiaLonghorn 4,911]

23 minutes ago, Texas St. Armadillos said:

Too much horizontal Mambo.

I think he's doing doggie on the fans. 

[DaysOff 8,209]

He is unemployed now after resigning from coaching. Love big puma stories. Atleast wont have to hear center cut, opo taco, exit velo every at bat

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Yes, but he'll never shut up.

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43 minutes ago, Jshep34 said:

He is unemployed now after resigning from coaching. Love big puma stories. Atleast wont have to hear center cut, opo taco, exit velo every at bat

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You look at it.

But I like Blummer.

[Jshep34 2,426]

I do enjoy blummers detailed insight into some aspects of the game. Tons better than ashbys monotone.

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1 hour ago, FondrenRoad said:

4 to 6 weeks. Then he is back for a game and a half before going out again for 8 to 10 weeks. 

it's funny because it's sad.

[Hank Chinaski 6,361]

3 hours ago, Seasick Sailor said:

Alvarez batting 5th. 

Cleanup hitter is slugging .382. That's less than ideal.

[UTexasFight 9,818]

We’re calling up so many guys from around Rock that even includes radio guys.

Mike Capps in for Sparks this series.

[Scraps 13,800]

Easy 4 days off to only use 2 work days lol

[Scraps 13,800]

Lol uhhh little low. Be ready for the low call bros

[Scraps 13,800]

Did someone yell "step off"? Way to fuck Peacock up

[Scraps 13,800]

Peacock is close to going full retard

[tx 3 putt 78,682]

Horrible 1st inning for peacock 

[Scraps 13,800]

Way to strand em

[Limp Brisket 549]

This ain’t the Orioles, I remember a time when the Brewers had our number.  Different era now but Yelich is damn good.