FrioAg 00 said:

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There was no reason to call him out, this time or other times.

And there is no benefit to you continuing to defend your posts - when everyone here has made it clear we'd like you to stop distracting the thread with irrelevant crap.

We DO NOT CARE.

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Pointing out it's interesting to see the change in how we understand our lineups are made isn't calling someone out. You guys are way more interested in being right or wrong in a place that's supposed to be talking about the how.

The "irrelevant crap" is literally the most talked about topic of this entire thread. No other team has run out 140 different lineups.

Farmer1906 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Framber Valdez will start Game 6 for the Astros, Dusty Baker said.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 20, 2023

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Shades of 2021.

Chicago got to Framber a little in the DS.

• 4.1 IP, 7 hits, 4 ER.

Boston did too in game 1 of the CS.

• 2.2 IP, 6 hits, 2 ER (3 Run).

Framber had the bounceback of all bouncebacks.

• 8 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER

,,,just ignore the 2021 WS...

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I would not be surprised if Framber does well in Game 6, but who knows

Blackbeard94 said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Framber Valdez will start Game 6 for the Astros, Dusty Baker said.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 20, 2023

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Shades of 2021.

Chicago got to Framber a little in the DS.

• 4.1 IP, 7 hits, 4 ER.

Boston did too in game 1 of the CS.

• 2.2 IP, 6 hits, 2 ER (3 Run).

Framber had the bounceback of all bouncebacks.

• 8 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER

,,,just ignore the 2021 WS...

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I would not be surprised if Framber does well in Game 6, but who knows

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Just have him on a super short leash, you will have JP, Hunter Brown and prob Ugridy for middle relief if needed.

Curious but wouldn't Javier be ready by Sunday?

fullback44 said:

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Blackbeard94 said:

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Farmer1906 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Framber Valdez will start Game 6 for the Astros, Dusty Baker said.

— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) October 20, 2023

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Shades of 2021.

Chicago got to Framber a little in the DS.

• 4.1 IP, 7 hits, 4 ER.

Boston did too in game 1 of the CS.

• 2.2 IP, 6 hits, 2 ER (3 Run).

Framber had the bounceback of all bouncebacks.

• 8 IP, 3 hits, 1 ER

,,,just ignore the 2021 WS...

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I would not be surprised if Framber does well in Game 6, but who knows

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Just have him on a super short leash, you will have JP, Hunter Brown and prob Ugridy for middle relief if needed.

Curious but wouldn't Javier be ready by Sunday?

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Yes on full rest.

EastCoastAgNc said:

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Wasn't it just a few days ago that we were getting lectures on how things that sidetrack the thread from Astros discussion weren't allowed? Guess no nipples, no problem.

Use the ignore feature, it'll improve your quality of life.

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The thread was "sidetracked" from Stros discussion to.......Stros front office and lineups discussion.

When the hell does the game start? Could have sworn it showed 3:00 last night but now MLB lists 4:00.

4:07

Farmer1906 said:

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My hot take of the day.

The sign-stealing scheme helped the Astros turn into a dynasty. Not because it was particularly effective or even used during the postseason of 2017. But because it harded this team. It brought them together and helped develop the culture of a slow heartbeat in all situations.

Chas had a great quote on it yesterday.

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Agreed.

Someone should make T-shirt with the 'H' star logo that spells "H-ARD"…. Similar to the "H-ate us" shirts

SW-14 said:

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When the hell does the game start? Could have sworn it showed 3:00 last night but now MLB lists 4:00.

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they did show 4:00 Eastern on their graphic and even Smoltz said it. It was a mistake then.

All I do is Nguyen said:

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AgLA06 said:

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EastCoastAgNc said:

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Wasn't it just a few days ago that we were getting lectures on how things that sidetrack the thread from Astros discussion weren't allowed? Guess no nipples, no problem.

Use the ignore feature, it'll improve your quality of life.

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The thread was "sidetracked" from Stros discussion to.......Stros front office and lineups discussion.

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LA if I can be a somewhat neutral third sorry here, your posts to have a tendency to just want to rile people up and be argumentative just to be argumentative. Not saying that is 100% the case but it has been a pattern I've noticed. Just pointing out an observation from someone who doesn't have a skin in this game

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I get that. I guess I don't see the point in just commenting to third or fourth or fifth in agreement of something unless it's just something really unique. If I'm going to take the time to post it's going to be to respond to something interesting or challenge something that doesn't seem make sense. It's why I've generally gone days without posting on the thread. I read everything just about every day and star what I agree with.

If the thought process is only post to agree, what's the point of discussing the season? The majority of my posts have been to add something or post something I saw somewhere else to get discussion. It's why I can't wrap my head around not being able to point out an inconsistency of something we're just to supposed to accept when it doesn't appear to be matching what's taking place in the dugout. Saying I'm picking on him for questioning it twice over the majority of a year when he's one of 2 people that post multiple times a page every day is just over the top. If you dominate the discussion, you're going to get the majority of the feedback.

What's supposedly taking place between Dusty, the front office, and how the season played out is one of the most interesting things I've seen in baseball in a while. The fact the team has been able to somehow overcome it like they have is truly amazing. There's been countless books written over irrelevant topics including cheating that didn't work and was common throughout the league. If anything deserves a best selling book, it's what is taking place behind the scenes in the Astros organization this year and the internal struggle to keep the dynasty going.

Mose Schrute said:

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SW-14 said:

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When the hell does the game start? Could have sworn it showed 3:00 last night but now MLB lists 4:00.

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they did show 4:00 Eastern on their graphic and even Smoltz said it. It was a mistake then.

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I assume that meant coverage starts then?

They show 3 on the Fox coverage so you'll tune into the pregame.

An hour before game time and here we are arguing!

ESPN app and Yahoo Sports all had it listed at 4:07 CST sicne it was originally announced. I think the TV coverage had it jacked up last night.

JohnLA762 said:

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No one:

You:

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Every post other than the first was a response to something directed to me.

Let's ****ing go boys

Too much tequila last night ?

Churros Out For Astors baby!!!!

We actually had a decent amount of hard contact versus Montgomery in game one. However, he struck out Yordan three times and Abreu twice. And of course, there was the bases loaded strikeout of Maldy. If those two in the middle of the order can flip the script today, I think we could chase Montgomery early and get back into the Rangers pen, possibly forcing Bochy to use his higher leverage guys earlier than he would like.