I would take 10 wins for the month right now
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None of it matters. Astros will back into the playoffs regardless. At that point they are toast, however. Their starting pitching is absolute crap.979ag said:There are still 20 days left. If they finish .500 for the month I'll be ecstatic.W said:
Astros fall to 2-8 in August.
what a miserable month it's been
adding insult to injury...McCann is a stunning 10 for 65 since the all-star break. Good for a sparkling .154 batting average
I think the Verlander ship has sailed, damn shame because we should've been major buyers this year.
Wow. Losses need to end.
Are we really not going to pull all the strings to get Verlander? That seems like the most obvious move we could possibly make at this time.
Aggie8587 said:
Are we really not going to pull all the strings to get Verlander? That seems like the most obvious move we could possibly make at this time.
Nope apparently Luhnow is a pansy and won't give up anyone not only for Verlander but anyone else. Hes happy just being AL West champs. Everyone enjoy.
Drew_Hill said:Aggie8587 said:
Are we really not going to pull all the strings to get Verlander? That seems like the most obvious move we could possibly make at this time.
Nope apparently Luhnow is a pansy and won't give up anyone not only for Verlander but anyone else. Hes happy just being AL West champs. Everyone enjoy.
If that's truly how he operates then he can GTFO!
I'm so damn tired of the culture of the sports teams in this city. We seem to be ok, front offices seem to be ok, athletic departments seem to be ok with being just good enough. Bull***** I want a championship, and every year that doesn't happen is a failure!
White Sox win again tonight. 6-3 over the Royals. Atleast we aren't the only ones losing games to those jokers
At the Dodgers game in LA...double frowny face.
First, Ross Stripling gives up two bombs to blow a one run lead.
Then, SD brings in Hand who dominates in a 4 out save.
First, Ross Stripling gives up two bombs to blow a one run lead.
Then, SD brings in Hand who dominates in a 4 out save.
979ag said:He's probably still upset the FO didn't make any big movesTXAG14 said:
How the **** do you not swing there Altuve?!
Gold, Jerry. Gold!
I think we coddled DK and McC too much. Had it been a tight races they would have pitched with a soar back and soar neck. They were both lights out even with the injuries before they went on the DL. They sat too long and there timing and touch is off and now they are pressing. And by having AAA guys get there starts the bullpen is over worked and less valuable than a pile of ***** Nolan Ryan would have taken an Advil and made everyone of those starts.
maca1028 said:Drew_Hill said:Aggie8587 said:
Are we really not going to pull all the strings to get Verlander? That seems like the most obvious move we could possibly make at this time.
Nope apparently Luhnow is a pansy and won't give up anyone not only for Verlander but anyone else. Hes happy just being AL West champs. Everyone enjoy.
If that's truly how he operates then he can GTFO!
I'm so damn tired of the culture of the sports teams in this city. We seem to be ok, front offices seem to be ok, athletic departments seem to be ok with being just good enough. Bull***** I want a championship, and every year that doesn't happen is a failure!
Uh I think Morey and Les do everything in their power to get a championship. You don't just snap your fingers and have a championship caliber roster.
7:30 start tonight
Since throwbacks are being worn tonight and all...
23 years ago today, the strike that did what two world wars couldn't, which was cancel a World Series, began.
I went to the Astros-Giants game on the Sunday before the strike started (it was the Sunday night ESPN game) and it was the strangest sporting event atmosphere I've ever experienced. It was a combination of anger and some resignation that this was actually going to happen.
Since throwbacks are being worn tonight and all...
23 years ago today, the strike that did what two world wars couldn't, which was cancel a World Series, began.
I went to the Astros-Giants game on the Sunday before the strike started (it was the Sunday night ESPN game) and it was the strangest sporting event atmosphere I've ever experienced. It was a combination of anger and some resignation that this was actually going to happen.
Wow! Doesn't seem like it's been that long.
I may have been overreacting a bit and Morey does a good job of trying to put a championship caliber team together. I understand that you can't put a championship caliber roster together overnight, heard that before but I guess I'm just tired of "we almost did it this year wait until next year" bit.
I'll be there tonight +6 hopefully we change the luck
Hope y'all bring some luck man!
maca1028 said:
I think the Verlander ship has sailed, damn shame because we should've been major buyers this year.
Why do you say this? What source do you have ?
No sources just gut feeling.
just to give you some hope. My source says a deal is being negotiated right now (no guarantee it gets done) and also there is another deal in the works.
I'm semi-hopeful. BUT bringing in another pitcher will only help one of our issues. The other is our offensive slide. Hopefully Correa gets back and has plenty of swings to get his grove back before the playoffs start
I'm semi-hopeful. BUT bringing in another pitcher will only help one of our issues. The other is our offensive slide. Hopefully Correa gets back and has plenty of swings to get his grove back before the playoffs start
Astros facing another batting practice pitcher tonight.
Tyrone Ross - coming off DL list with a 7.52 ERA
You would think we could get to this guy, but for the last three weeks we have made opposing starters with ERA's over 5 all look like Cy Young. Let's see if it happens again tonight. It wouldn't surprise me the way this team is going.
Tyrone Ross - coming off DL list with a 7.52 ERA
You would think we could get to this guy, but for the last three weeks we have made opposing starters with ERA's over 5 all look like Cy Young. Let's see if it happens again tonight. It wouldn't surprise me the way this team is going.
Is the 2nd deal Jose Bautista by chance. He adds depth in 3B and OF that we lost with the Correa, Moran injuries and the Aoki trade. He could also DH. He'd be a cheap rental and maybe a playoff run could get him back into form.MAROON said:
just to give you some hope. My source says a deal is being negotiated right now (no guarantee it gets done) and also there is another deal in the works.
I'm semi-hopeful. BUT bringing in another pitcher will only help one of our issues. The other is our offensive slide. Hopefully Correa gets back and has plenty of swings to get his grove back before the playoffs start
I hope I'm wrong.
He just told me one other. He didn't specify and I didn't push .
Honestly I'm not convinced any move helps unless Correa, Keuchel, McCullers, Harris, and Gattis are all 100% come playoff time
Honestly I'm not convinced any move helps unless Correa, Keuchel, McCullers, Harris, and Gattis are all 100% come playoff time
maca1028 said:
I may have been overreacting a bit and Morey does a good job of trying to put a championship caliber team together. I understand that you can't put a championship caliber roster together overnight, heard that before but I guess I'm just tired of "we almost did it this year wait until next year" bit.
Apples/Oranges, in basketball two or three superstars and you can win a title, baseball is a lot more complex than two or three superstars.
I tried to watch the replay on FSSW. It's now the 8th inning and the first time they've shown the Astros up to bat. What a ****ing joke. I don't know if I want to catch the Root replay at 1 or not.
Blahhead said:
I tried to watch the replay on FSSW. It's now the 8th inning and the first time they've shown the Astros up to bat. What a ****ing joke. I don't know if I want to catch the Root replay at 1 or not.
Not sure if you have to have a subscription or not but the "Condensed Game" on the MLB.TV app on roku and stuff is a great way to watch a game you missed. Typically 15 minutes long give or take. Shows the result of nearly every player appearance.
Muffin Top 04 said:
I think we coddled DK and McC too much. Had it been a tight races they would have pitched with a soar back and soar neck. They were both lights out even with the injuries before they went on the DL. They sat too long and there timing and touch is off and now they are pressing. And by having AAA guys get there starts the bullpen is over worked and less valuable than a pile of ***** Nolan Ryan would have taken an Advil and made everyone of those starts.
"Sore" is the word you're looking for. "Soar" is something that the birds do.
I'm watching the condensed game right now, by the way.
Carlos Gomez is such a chode.
Carlos Gomez is such a chode.
irish pete ag06 said:Blahhead said:
I tried to watch the replay on FSSW. It's now the 8th inning and the first time they've shown the Astros up to bat. What a ****ing joke. I don't know if I want to catch the Root replay at 1 or not.
Not sure if you have to have a subscription or not but the "Condensed Game" on the MLB.TV app on roku and stuff is a great way to watch a game you missed. Typically 15 minutes long give or take. Shows the result of nearly every player appearance.
I have MLB with Uverse, but nothing other than that. That does sound pretty awesome, though.
I swear I'm gonna be furious at the rangers for not having a roof if it rains tonight. 40% chance.