2019 Houston Astros Thread

[David Dennison 18608]

Not to be a wet blanket, but we have to win or the Dodgers need to lose for us to have the best record. If we lose and they win, we tie.

Still very cool.

[clapclapclap 9000]

According to Wikipedia, the Astros become the 20th team and 13th franchise to win 106+ games in a season.  15 teams and 9 franchises have won 107+

2019 is the first season to have 4 teams win 100+.

.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Major_League_Baseball_100_win_seasons

[Shaggy3.0 1695]

Before history was made.




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[Js1 85056]

39 minutes ago, David Dennison said:

Not to be a wet blanket, but we have to win or the Dodgers need to lose for us to have the best record. If we lose and they win, we tie.

Still very cool.

We still have HFA over them so 

[Rimbo 25752]

53 minutes ago, clapclapclap said:

Dodgers tied their franchise record today for wins in a season, but it wasn't enough. 

[TexArcher 37455]

I literally love this team.

[tx 3 putt 76159]

Finish the season with a W tomorrow 

[henrygandorf 29174]

good game. vids tomorrow. 

[runthebone 7929]

Altuve and Yuli both need to go 2 for 2 or 2 for 3 to end up at .300 for the year

I am guessing they both will get a couple ABs to see if they can make it and a 3rd if they start 1-for-2.  I'd put them 1 and 2 in the lineup.

 

 

[rvm96 1643]

5 hours ago, Mo Horn said:

Alvarez definitely slumping. He flat out missed that pitch. 

He's had a bad couple games, but IIRC like 3 games ago Yordan went 4-4

[kevwun 15595]

This is also the most games he's played in his career.  Diaz said awhile back that the hardest transition for Cuban players is how much longer the MLB season is.

[Fudge Nuggets 19118]

39 minutes ago, kevwun said:

This is also the most games he's played in his career.  Diaz said awhile back that the hardest transition for Cuban players is how much longer the MLB season is.

He’s the DH for goodness sakes.

[kevwun 15595]

and he's never played baseball for this long of a continuous stretch in his life.  DH or not, it's still a grind.

[Nice Guy Eddie 13391]

5 hours ago, runthebone said:

Altuve and Yuli both need to go 2 for 2 or 2 for 3 to end up at .300 for the year

I am guessing they both will get a couple ABs to see if they can make it and a 3rd if they start 1-for-2.  I'd put them 1 and 2 in the lineup.

The team gets M-Th off so I wonder if they will leave more of the starters in to help Cole get his 20th as well.  Not to mention see if Bregman can do anything to support his mvp claim even though it’s a long shot.

would be great to see springer open it up with a HR (39th) and try for 40.

[Mo Horn 8795]

4 hours ago, rvm96 said:

He's had a bad couple games, but IIRC like 3 games ago Yordan went 4-4

Yea, slump might be a little exaggeration, but there's definitely a book on him now and he's gotta adjust. 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13391]

9 minutes ago, Mo Horn said:

Yea, slump might be a little exaggeration, but there's definitely a book on him now and he's gotta adjust. 

While we’ve gone 4-1 starting with Monday’s game, the team as a whole hasn’t had the best offensive week. A few 4-5 hit games in there.  Good enough to beat some teams who are preparing for their vacations but can’t count on that for the playoffs. 

[Guadaloopy 10903]

Sometimes I can’t believe this place.  The team just extended it’s record for wins in a season while at the same time securing at least a tie for the best record in the regular season.  HFA throughout the playoffs is secured.  Our ace accomplished career and season milestones while notching his 21st win.  Last night was glorious. The team has met or exceeded every team and individual goal for the regular season.   They are perfectly positioned for another run at the championship.  Fans can not justifiably ask for more.

And still, there are people finding some reason to “show concern” or point out “room for improvement.”  GTFO you miserable SOBs.  

[Nice Guy Eddie 13391]

10 minutes ago, Guadaloopy said:

Sometimes I can’t believe this place.  The team just extended it’s record for wins in a season while at the same time securing at least a tie for the best record in the regular season.  HFA throughout the playoffs is secured.  Our ace accomplished career and season milestones while notching his 21st win.  Last night was glorious. The team has met or exceeded every team and individual goal for the regular season.   They are perfectly positioned for another run at the championship.  Fans can not justifiably ask for more.

And still, there are people finding some reason to “show concern” or point out “room for improvement.”  GTFO you miserable SOBs.  

Calm down, you’re exaggerating everyone’s comments.  

How dare people talk about the teams or an individuals recent performance? Is that against your rules? 

Edited September 29, 2019 by Nice Guy Eddie

[Nice Guy Eddie 13391]

Nsiap. Love that the Astros jersey is under the tiger jersey, aka Superman.

 

[UTexasFight 9369]

Indeed. He wasn’t exactly just a regular guy in Detroit but he’s definitely been Superman in Houston

[kevwun 15595]

Verlander finishes with the 5th best season WHIP ever for a starter.  The only other pitcher to do it after WWI above him on the list is Pedro.  So it's the 2nd best modern WHIP.

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

 

[Pimphand 5587]

If Cole gets the win tonight it will be the first time since 2002 Randy Johnson & Curt Schilling that teammates will have had 20 wins. It will also be the 2nd time in franchise history joining 1999 Mike Hampton and Jose Lima

[Pimphand 5587]

If we make the World Series it will be the 5th time the state of Texas has hosted the Fall Classic but the first time Game 1 was ever hosted in Texas.

[TonyTexas 10478]

[Seasick Sailor 3747]

nm

Edited September 29, 2019 by Seasick Sailor

[Fudge Nuggets 19118]

I hope Toro gets some work today. Funny feeling that we are going to need him at some point in the postseason. 

[Nice Guy Eddie 13391]

Do they auction lineup cards?  Would love to own one from an actual game.

[UTexasFight 9369]

...for 5 innings.


I’m putting the o/u at 1.5 for number of guys in that starting lineup that will still be in at the end.

[UTexasFight 9369]

Dp

[softlynow 1774]

Anyone know if they are going to announce AL/NL DS start times today

[UTexasFight 9369]

Likely tomorrow

[runthebone 7929]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

Cole deserves it

[UTexasFight 9369]

This true?

[UTexasFight 9369]

 

I’m a little surprised by the Kalas/Blum news.
I guess you can call it a case of “be careful what you wish for”...no guarantee new guys would be any better...but I’m ready for a change.

[runthebone 7929]

Altuve is fast again

[WBT 20397]

.299

[tx 3 putt 76159]

16 minutes ago, UTexasFight said:

This true?
 

 

if true, you sit him today 

[TonyTexas 10478]

Break will do him good

[patrickdrinksbeer 788]

130 AB is one qualifier, but you are also capped at 45 days on active MLB roster. surely he’s exceeded that between 2018 and 2019.

[UTexasFight 9369]

130 AB is one qualifier, but you are also capped at 45 days on active MLB roster. surely he’s exceeded that between 2018 and 2019.

This is what I wanted to see.
Figured the 130 ABs wasn’t the only kicker

He’s played in 49 games between 2018 and 2019

[UTexasFight 9369]

HR in every game this month for the Astros

[UTexasFight 9369]

Ties Soriano for most leadoff HRs in a season, that was a BOMB

 

444’

 

[WBT 20397]

George is getting upset!

[WBT 20397]

108 mph, 444 ft

[tx 3 putt 76159]

444 ft !!!

 

WoW

Edited September 29, 2019 by tx 3 putt

[Limp Brisket 546]

Watching game 162 on the outside TV, grilling some Slovacek beef sausages, sipping ice cold beers and reflecting on this season.  This has been fun, I cannot wait for the post season and hopefully cool October weather to really set the tone.  

Good times. 🍻

[WBT 20397]

The Yuli!

.299

[Mo Horn 8795]

La Pina

[runthebone 7929]

Come on, Yuli and Altuve--get one more knock