***** Official Houston Astros 2018 Season Thread *****

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In reply to Harry Dunne • 2:01p, 5/21/18
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I wonder how that works. because both teams do promotions around the beard.
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In reply to Harry Dunne • 2:11p, 5/21/18
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Harry Dunne said:
Keuchel hasn't said anything that terrible. He comes off a bit whiny sometimes, but he's no Tyler Bauer. I try to separate the player from the person or else it would be hard to root for a lot of these guys.

He and Harden do need to trim their beards down to a non-gnomish level. I wonder if either of them have anything contractual obligating them to keep them or if they are both just attention-seeking ******s.
That beard is glorious and I envy his ability to shape it the way he does.
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In reply to Harry Dunne • 2:16p, 5/21/18
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Harry Dunne said:
Keuchel hasn't said anything that terrible. He comes off a bit whiny sometimes, but he's no Tyler Bauer. I try to separate the player from the person or else it would be hard to root for a lot of these guys.

He and Harden do need to trim their beards down to a non-gnomish level. I wonder if either of them have anything contractual obligating them to keep them or if they are both just attention-seeking ******s.
Harden's beard gives him an extra 6 inches of face to draw a foul with. Dallas is just trying to be fashionable.
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2:45p, 5/21/18
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It's funny that when it comes to his performance, which isn't bad, everyone rips him... but when it comes to his beard, which isn't great, everyone rallies behind him.
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In reply to irish pete ag06 • 3:03p, 5/21/18
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irish pete ag06 said:
I googled LMJ and reliever to see if I could find the tweet of some national prospect guy who kept relegating LMJ to the pen and I found this ol Keith Law Chat... Here's some humdingers:

http://www.espn.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/39666/mlb-insider-keith-law





well that last take on Altuve and JD Martinez was pretty bad
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3:06p, 5/21/18
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Now here's the off-day argument we were looking for!

Keuchel's beard...Legit man card punching symbol of facial hair perfection or attention whooaring facial pubes he's contractually obligated to keep.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 3:08p, 5/21/18
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Ag_07 said:
Now here's the off-day argument we were looking for!

Keuchel's beard...Legit man card punching symbol of facial hair perfection or attention whooaring facial pubes he's contractually obligated to keep.

Because we've had too much serious baseball talk for an off day.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 3:35p, 5/21/18
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Ag_07 said:
Now here's the off-day argument we were looking for!

Keuchel's beard...Legit man card punching symbol of facial hair perfection or attention whooaring facial pubes he's contractually obligated to keep.
Attention whooaring facial pubes he's contractually obligated to keep.
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3:45p, 5/21/18
Didn't he say he'd shave it off if they won the world series last year?

So now he's both a #5 starter and a liar.
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4:04p, 5/21/18
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Would just be so strange to see
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In reply to titanmaster_race • 4:12p, 5/21/18
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He didn't say when.
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In reply to Farmer1906 • 4:45p, 5/21/18
Farmer1906 said:
He didn't say when.
I'm surprised he's not taking more heat for crawfishing on this.
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In reply to PSully97 • 5:13p, 5/21/18
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PSully97 said:
It's funny that when it comes to his performance, which isn't bad, everyone rips him... but when it comes to his beard, which isn't great, everyone rallies behind him.


The beard is phenomenal.
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In reply to Harry Dunne • 5:16p, 5/21/18
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Harry Dunne said:
Farmer1906 said:
He didn't say when.
I'm surprised he's not taking more heat for crawfishing on this.


Knowing how superstitious players and coaches are even in the stats age, you're surprised he's not taking heat for shaving a defining characteristic?
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In reply to astros4545 • 5:28p, 5/21/18
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astros4545 said:
Farmer1906 said:
Y'all are right. He did make some comment on shifts.

It seems like Lance is on the verge of becoming the guy we've all been waiting for.


Lance needs to go to the bullpen

He will never be efficient enough or healthy enough to be a full time starter

Also, he will never learn a third pitch
Health has been and still is my biggest concern for Lance. Getting a full season under his belt without spending significant time on the DL is something I'd like to see him accomplish this year.
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5:54p, 5/21/18
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SIAP but another fun off-day topic:

Gerrit Cole will be on the bump tomorrow night facing his brother-in-law, Brandon Crawford (Cole married Brandon's sister Amy 2 years ago)

Crawford is 4 for 18 off Cole in his career, 2 for 6 with 2 Ks since they became family. Should be a fun matchup to watch tomorrow night!
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In reply to Furlock Bones • 5:56p, 5/21/18
Furlock Bones said:
Harry Dunne said:
Farmer1906 said:
He didn't say when.
I'm surprised he's not taking more heat for crawfishing on this.


Knowing how superstitious players and coaches are even in the stats age, you're surprised he's not taking heat for shaving a defining characteristic?


Yes, because usually people take heat for saying publicly on multiple occasions they are going to do something and then not doing it.

Is being totally full of **** and blaming it on superstition one of those unwritten baseball rules, like not bunting late in a perfect game?
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In reply to Aggie8587 • 6:01p, 5/21/18
Aggie8587 said:
SIAP but another fun off-day topic:

Gerrit Cole will be on the bump tomorrow night facing his brother-in-law, Brandon Crawford (Cole married Brandon's sister Amy 2 years ago)

Crawford is 4 for 18 off Cole in his career, 2 for 6 with 2 Ks since they became family. Should be a fun matchup to watch tomorrow night!


You have to bean the guy who's banging your sister, right? Let him know you won't stand for that. Send a message.
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In reply to titanmaster_race • 6:04p, 5/21/18
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titanmaster_race said:
Aggie8587 said:
SIAP but another fun off-day topic:

Gerrit Cole will be on the bump tomorrow night facing his brother-in-law, Brandon Crawford (Cole married Brandon's sister Amy 2 years ago)

Crawford is 4 for 18 off Cole in his career, 2 for 6 with 2 Ks since they became family. Should be a fun matchup to watch tomorrow night!


You have to bean the guy who's banging your sister, right? Let him know you won't stand for that. Send a message.

I think you have that backwards.
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In reply to titanmaster_race • 6:05p, 5/21/18
titanmaster_race said:
Aggie8587 said:
SIAP but another fun off-day topic:

Gerrit Cole will be on the bump tomorrow night facing his brother-in-law, Brandon Crawford (Cole married Brandon's sister Amy 2 years ago)

Crawford is 4 for 18 off Cole in his career, 2 for 6 with 2 Ks since they became family. Should be a fun matchup to watch tomorrow night!


You have to bean the guy who's banging your sister, right? Let him know you won't stand for that. Send a message.
I don't think Crawford is in a position to bean Cole for Cole banging Crawford's sister...
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In reply to Harry Dunne • 6:13p, 5/21/18
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Harry Dunne said:
Furlock Bones said:
Harry Dunne said:
Farmer1906 said:
He didn't say when.
I'm surprised he's not taking more heat for crawfishing on this.


Knowing how superstitious players and coaches are even in the stats age, you're surprised he's not taking heat for shaving a defining characteristic?


Yes, because usually people take heat for saying publicly on multiple occasions they are going to do something and then not doing it.

Is being totally full of **** and blaming it on superstition one of those unwritten baseball rules, like not bunting late in a perfect game?


Wow. You're taking this personal.
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In reply to Mr.Ackar07 • 6:22p, 5/21/18
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Mr.Ackar07 said:
titanmaster_race said:
Aggie8587 said:
SIAP but another fun off-day topic:

Gerrit Cole will be on the bump tomorrow night facing his brother-in-law, Brandon Crawford (Cole married Brandon's sister Amy 2 years ago)

Crawford is 4 for 18 off Cole in his career, 2 for 6 with 2 Ks since they became family. Should be a fun matchup to watch tomorrow night!


You have to bean the guy who's banging your sister, right? Let him know you won't stand for that. Send a message.
I don't think Crawford is in a position to bean Cole for Cole banging Crawford's sister...

Is Branford from Alabama?
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In reply to DVC2010 • 6:25p, 5/21/18
Whoops. In my defense, it's been a long day.

Here's some Kate as recompense.

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In reply to Furlock Bones • 6:31p, 5/21/18
Furlock Bones said:
Harry Dunne said:
Furlock Bones said:
Harry Dunne said:
Farmer1906 said:
He didn't say when.
I'm surprised he's not taking more heat for crawfishing on this.


Knowing how superstitious players and coaches are even in the stats age, you're surprised he's not taking heat for shaving a defining characteristic?


Yes, because usually people take heat for saying publicly on multiple occasions they are going to do something and then not doing it.

Is being totally full of **** and blaming it on superstition one of those unwritten baseball rules, like not bunting late in a perfect game?


Wow. You're taking this personal.
I'm 100% kidding. Just trying to add to the off day. He can grow it to his knees as long as he pitches well.

I did read today that he has endorsements that depend on it.
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6:46p, 5/21/18
I was expecting JV to stay on normal rest followed by Cole, Uncle Charle, DK, LMJ for the foreseeable future.

Extra day for JV due to his last outing CG or just want to get Cole on mound quicker due to his longer layoff?
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6:54p, 5/21/18
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One week ago the Angels beat the Astros to move percentage points ahead of the Astros. Now they are in third place, 3.5 games out, and their closer, Kenyan Middleton is out for the season.
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In reply to Eso si, Que es • 7:01p, 5/21/18
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Eso si, Que es said:
I was expecting JV to stay on normal rest followed by Cole, Uncle Charle, DK, LMJ for the foreseeable future.

Extra day for JV due to his last outing CG or just want to get Cole on mound quicker due to his longer layoff?


Nobody has been switched around. Cole has always followed McCullers
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7:38p, 5/21/18
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Best off day ever!
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7:40p, 5/21/18
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Yup
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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7:48p, 5/21/18
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Hard to believe Jon is only 26 years old
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


MAGA

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In reply to titanmaster_race • 7:49p, 5/21/18
Have there been any baby bump Kate pics yet?
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In reply to Ag_07 • 7:50p, 5/21/18
Ag_07 said:
Astros Rotation Could Rank Among Best Ever

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They have the best strikeout rate (30.1 percent), the lowest average against (.189), the lowest slugging against (.316), and they've done it all while throwing the most innings (308). They've been so good that their .188/.253/.316 line against basically means that every hitter against them turns into Michael A. Taylor, who's hitting .185/.255/.305.

Even better, think about it this way: The entire Astros rotation is striking hitters out like Luis Severino (30.8 percent), allowing the same average as Chris Sale (.188) and limiting slugging like Max Scherzer (.319). That is, of course, ridiculous.
Man there are some salty fans in that comments section.
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In reply to Agnzona • 7:52p, 5/21/18
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Agnzona said:
Have there been any baby bump Kate pics yet?


Huh?!?!?
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