***** Official 2022 Houston Astros Season Thread *****
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What do you mean by going on? like bars or restaurants? Or something sponsored by the city?
Any of the above really. We went to Opening Day and they had some sort of street fest along the first base side. It was decent but not overly well attended.
Thanks, I saw that before I came here to post and didn't find it very helpful.
I'm sure most bars nearby will have things going on. Check out Little Woodrows Eado.
Get hype bros
Run Wild | 2022 Houston Astros World Series Trailer (Created By: Me) pic.twitter.com/fQoOQoWfvo
— Bonda (@BenOndaTop) October 26, 2022
Jomboy and Jake both picked the Astros.
Plouf picked the Phillies but said he doesn't believe himself.
Jake going with Kyle Tucker for MVP.
I know we hate them and I do too, but I also enjoy their baseball content. Them, the Baseball is Dead Pod (Carabas & Dallas), and some of the statcast nerds (Mike Petriello) on Baseball Dimensions are my go-to when needing my baseball fix.
Plouf picked the Phillies but said he doesn't believe himself.
Jake going with Kyle Tucker for MVP.
I know we hate them and I do too, but I also enjoy their baseball content. Them, the Baseball is Dead Pod (Carabas & Dallas), and some of the statcast nerds (Mike Petriello) on Baseball Dimensions are my go-to when needing my baseball fix.
That podcast is actually really good. Not a jomboy fan but those three ditch the Yankee bias and Trevor Plouffe is pretty spot on with his takes. It's very good discussion.
Another interesting point they brought up is because the Phil's defense sucks they may turn to defensive replacements when up late. But if they lose the lead with their questionable BP then they no longer have the bats to hang with us.
Honestly I actually think Dusty gives us a HUGE advantage. If we're looking at a game that comes down to managerial decisions give me playoff Dusty over Thompson any day of the week and twice in Sunday. Thompson is gonna have some very tough decisions to make and he's gonna have to get every one right.
Another interesting point they brought up is because the Phil's defense sucks they may turn to defensive replacements when up late. But if they lose the lead with their questionable BP then they no longer have the bats to hang with us.
Honestly I actually think Dusty gives us a HUGE advantage. If we're looking at a game that comes down to managerial decisions give me playoff Dusty over Thompson any day of the week and twice in Sunday. Thompson is gonna have some very tough decisions to make and he's gonna have to get every one right.
Mitch Williams. Give him $10,000 to come out there in Philly gear, play the last pitch of the World Series he lost to Joe Carter. Have him take off the Philly gear and he's got Astro gear underneath, then let him throw a wild pitch that hits Bryce Harper right in the beard.kegstand said:
Speaking of Rockets, it was cool seeing Clemens throw out the first pitch against the Yankees as an Astro/Yankee. Too bad we used Oswalt last series too. Who do we think we'll see this weekend?
Don't mention Williams' stats with the Astros, however.
But seriously,
Terry Puhl - who balled out like no other Astro before him in the 1980 NLCS
Nolan Ryan - cliche, but 1980 was his first year with the team
or
get one of JR Richard's kids to throw it out, and casually mention that if JR hadn't had his stroke, the Astros would have swept the Phillies in 1980
Found this on YouTube - Mitch Williams dropping the F bomb on Dykstra at some signing. Get you some, Wild thing!
Feels so good, feelin' good again.
World Series umpires pic.twitter.com/a4F11cHJud
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 26, 2022
is this good?CFTXAG10 said:World Series umpires pic.twitter.com/a4F11cHJud
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 26, 2022
I don't see Angel Hernandez so maybe..
who was behind home for alcs? He was pretty blatant in calls going one wayBCSGrubber said:
I don't see Angel Hernandez so maybe..
Interesting here
Aaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler in Game 2. Rob Thomson said there will be a few changes to the roster, but that won’t be finalized until Friday.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) October 26, 2022
Is JV pitching Friday and Framber on Saturday?
It's pretty solid. Pat Hoberg and Tripp Gibson are both in top 5 for call accuracy. Jordan Baker and Lance Barksdale are in like the top 25.
Hoberg is the most accurate HP umpire in MLB, and is 94th percentile in consistency.
Gibson is 97th percentile in accuracy, 91st percentile in consistency
Hoberg is the most accurate HP umpire in MLB, and is 94th percentile in consistency.
Gibson is 97th percentile in accuracy, 91st percentile in consistency
it's probably just me
but I think whoever wins game 1 wins the series
but I think whoever wins game 1 wins the series
cone said:
it's probably just me
but I think whoever wins game 1 wins the series
Astros have never won a game 1 in World Series
is Nola better than wheeler?
Phillies just activated Mike Schmidt.linkdude said:
Interesting hereAaron Nola will start Game 1 of the World Series. Zack Wheeler in Game 2. Rob Thomson said there will be a few changes to the roster, but that won’t be finalized until Friday.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) October 26, 2022
Feels so good, feelin' good again.
Philly weather for Games 3-5 pic.twitter.com/ZFD2bq7zeZ
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 26, 2022
Going in I think vegas has it right, Stros at 60-65% chance to win
If we go 2-0 in Game 1 and 2, I think our odds jump north of 85% or higher. Our pitching is too good to need multiple wins in a row.
If we split, I think our odds don't move a lot. It's essentially a 5 game series and they get home field, but our veteran team isn't very impacted by home field.
The only thing that can't happen is 0-2
If we go 2-0 in Game 1 and 2, I think our odds jump north of 85% or higher. Our pitching is too good to need multiple wins in a row.
If we split, I think our odds don't move a lot. It's essentially a 5 game series and they get home field, but our veteran team isn't very impacted by home field.
The only thing that can't happen is 0-2
Glad there's no game today, because it's a thrice-****ty day in Astros history
2021 - Game 1 loss to the Braves
2005 - swept by the White Sox
and the most egregious of all
1987 - Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams announces his NFL team will not leave Houston for Jacksonville, after agreements are made to increase seating capacity and add luxury suites to the Astrodome. This sets the wheels in motion that would change the appearance of the Dome, removing the giant centerfield scoreboard and Judge Hofheinz' now-vacant right field apartment.
2021 - Game 1 loss to the Braves
2005 - swept by the White Sox
and the most egregious of all
1987 - Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams announces his NFL team will not leave Houston for Jacksonville, after agreements are made to increase seating capacity and add luxury suites to the Astrodome. This sets the wheels in motion that would change the appearance of the Dome, removing the giant centerfield scoreboard and Judge Hofheinz' now-vacant right field apartment.
Feels so good, feelin' good again.
I'd be fine with the game on the 31st being delayed an hour or two. Get home from trick or treating just in time to put the kids down and eat their candy while watching the game.EastCoastAgNc said:Philly weather for Games 3-5 pic.twitter.com/ZFD2bq7zeZ
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) October 26, 2022
They need to update the rules where rain outs are forfeits by the home team. These crap ass NE teams need to get with the program and put a retractable roof on their stadiums.
Quad Dog said:It sat outside rotting until 2007, then they had to spend $2.5 million to refurbish it. Now it sits inside a really ugly metal shed.Wildmen06 said:
Isn't the Saturn V inside its own building protected from the weather?
How are they treating it badly?
JSC:
KSC has a really cool setup of it featured in their visitor center:
&ct=gAg_07 said:
That podcast is actually really good. Not a jomboy fan but those three ditch the Yankee bias and Trevor Plouffe is pretty spot on with his takes. It's very good discussion.
Another interesting point they brought up is because the Phil's defense sucks they may turn to defensive replacements when up late. But if they lose the lead with their questionable BP then they no longer have the bats to hang with us.
Honestly I actually think Dusty gives us a HUGE advantage. If we're looking at a game that comes down to managerial decisions give me playoff Dusty over Thompson any day of the week and twice in Sunday. Thompson is gonna have some very tough decisions to make and he's gonna have to get every one right.
Talkin Baseball and Baseball Today have some great podcasts
The more I think about it, the more I would put Smith on the roster over Seth. I think the scenario where Smith comes in and makes an impact is more likely than Seth.
Any time there are 2 outs in an inning and a lefty up, Smith makes some sense assuming the pitching in has already faced 3 batters. On the flip side, Seth is one of many righties who gets righties out. Is he coming in over Pressly, Montero, Abreu, Neris, Stanek, Brown? Nope. What about Garica or Urquidy? Maybe, but maybe not.
Its the last spot on the roster and not going to decide the series, but I like to do all the little things in hopes they add up.
Any time there are 2 outs in an inning and a lefty up, Smith makes some sense assuming the pitching in has already faced 3 batters. On the flip side, Seth is one of many righties who gets righties out. Is he coming in over Pressly, Montero, Abreu, Neris, Stanek, Brown? Nope. What about Garica or Urquidy? Maybe, but maybe not.
Its the last spot on the roster and not going to decide the series, but I like to do all the little things in hopes they add up.
Good on Youtube too.tjack16 said:Ag_07 said:
That podcast is actually really good. Not a jomboy fan but those three ditch the Yankee bias and Trevor Plouffe is pretty spot on with his takes. It's very good discussion.
Another interesting point they brought up is because the Phil's defense sucks they may turn to defensive replacements when up late. But if they lose the lead with their questionable BP then they no longer have the bats to hang with us.
Honestly I actually think Dusty gives us a HUGE advantage. If we're looking at a game that comes down to managerial decisions give me playoff Dusty over Thompson any day of the week and twice in Sunday. Thompson is gonna have some very tough decisions to make and he's gonna have to get every one right.
Talkin Baseball and Baseball Today have some great podcasts
Careful... I got blasted for even mentioning this as a possibilityQuote:
The more I think about it, the more I would put Smith on the roster over Seth. I think the scenario where Smith comes in and makes an impact is more likely than Seth.
I wonder how engaged, or how much work, the Astros have guys like Smith doing during the times they aren't on the roster. I would assume they keep everyone working and locked in, in case needed.
I don't care if he's pulling all nighters for the entire month. Don't hand Dusty that loaded gun...he will shoot himself in the foot.redline248 said:
I wonder how engaged, or how much work, the Astros have guys like Smith doing during the times they aren't on the roster. I would assume they keep everyone working and locked in, in case needed.
Dont think we'll see seth or smith regardless. Seth is a way better pitcher though.
I don't get the hate for Jomboy. Yes, he covered the 2017 scandal pretty heavily, but he covers baseball and it was the biggest story out there. He's also made videos about other teams whistling or the runner stealing signs at second, etc. His video break downs are generally extremely well done, and provide a lot more detail than ESPN/MLB/etc. Also, (and I haven't watched all his stuff), I've never heard him say the Astros should forfeit the title. He pretty much just reports this is what happened. He also consistently says the Astros are the best team in baseball.Ag_07 said:
That podcast is actually really good. Not a jomboy fan but those three ditch the Yankee bias and Trevor Plouffe is pretty spot on with his takes. It's very good discussion.
Another interesting point they brought up is because the Phil's defense sucks they may turn to defensive replacements when up late. But if they lose the lead with their questionable BP then they no longer have the bats to hang with us.
Honestly I actually think Dusty gives us a HUGE advantage. If we're looking at a game that comes down to managerial decisions give me playoff Dusty over Thompson any day of the week and twice in Sunday. Thompson is gonna have some very tough decisions to make and he's gonna have to get every one right.
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