***** 2023 Houston Astros Season Thread *****

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Big Al 1992
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12:32a, 5/31/23
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That is a lot of bad calls - missed for both teams but much more against Houston.

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12:46a, 5/31/23
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I see one bad call against them and 5 that bad or worse against us.

Nice and even Jerry.

His problem was he made it personal. After Altuve got rung up on the bad call and Jose complained he took it out on Peña.
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In reply to Mathguy64 • 1:59a, 5/31/23
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I just finished watching the game on DVR as we had an event this evening. His strike zone was wildly inconsistent. I guess Cintron got tossed with that much chirping? Ump grade: F- …
Abreu looked somewhat better…
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7:10a, 5/31/23
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Well....... I'm back after a 2 week ban. Who had the Oklahoma Rangers with a 132 run differential on May 31? Wtf
Im looking for Ray Finkle.... and a clean pair of shorts. Im just a very big Finkle fan. This is my Graceland, sir.


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7:16a, 5/31/23
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It's gonna be an Astros/Rangers contest for the division, that should make for some fun Texags smack-offs.
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7:33a, 5/31/23
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Not sure if he's everyone's jive, but Ben Verlander had an interview with Hunter Brown that just dropped this morning. Haven't listened to it yet, but wanted to follow my namesake and link it. Here's the summary:
"Ben and Hunter discuss everything from his draft day, his call to the big leagues, being teammates with Justin Verlander, winning the World Series, whether Buc-ee's is overrated and MORE!"

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7:37a, 5/31/23
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The only thing wrong with Buc-ee's is not having anywhere to sit after ordering a big bbq sandwich
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7:43a, 5/31/23
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I've got 4 tickets in 107 row 21 for tonight - $45 each

If interested PM or email username @ gmail
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In reply to Big Al 1992 • 7:45a, 5/31/23
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Big Al 1992 said:
According to ESPN ticker - Astros are 15-4 last 19 games - best record in baseball during that stretch. GLF!!
Problem is TX is 14-5 in their last 19.
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In reply to redline248 • 8:01a, 5/31/23
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That's what the front seat of the truck is for, it's clean, the right temp and away from the unwashed Bucees masses
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8:01a, 5/31/23
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We have tix for saturdays game

How early should we arrive if we want to score a JP bobblehead?
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8:05a, 5/31/23
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Best parts of the HB interview are his college and draft day stories. Was being recruited as a bullpen catcher before Wayne State offered him a chance to pitch right away. In HS he didn't pitch much until senior year, and joked about being emergency catcher on the Astros (a joke that should go over great here).

Also found out that while Ben Verlander was in the New York-Penn league he went spikes up sliding into second and gave Mauricio Dubon a scar that he still has to this day. He only found out about it during the World Series last year!
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In reply to gambochaman • 8:06a, 5/31/23
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When the gates open. Check Astros.com for when that is.
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In reply to [removed post] • 8:27a, 5/31/23
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chlavinka said:
When the gates open. Check Astros.com for when that is.


First 10k fans...he needs to be in line probably two hours before gate time.
Last year, if you arrived right as the gates opened, there were still plenty of bobbleheads available. Not sure about this year though. There are usually less lines if you come in from the centerfield and left field entrances.
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In reply to gambochaman • 8:54a, 5/31/23
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gambochaman said:
We have tix for saturdays game

How early should we arrive if we want to score a JP bobblehead?
before the gates open. an hour is probably plenty good to get a bobblehead. if collecting the bobblehead is an absolute must, get there 2+ hours before gates, take a blanket to sit on, a few beers to drink, an ipad to watch, and 'tailgate' while you wait
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9:14a, 5/31/23
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https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/37762861/diamond-sports-group-fails-pay-padres-loses-broadcast-rights

This is part of the Bally Sports Group. They defaulted on their Padres payments. They were making partial payments to other Bally affiliates including the Rangers but you have to think that's next.
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9:27a, 5/31/23
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Great win last night.

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9:45a, 5/31/23
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https://ts.la/eric59704
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9:49a, 5/31/23
Just caught the Dana Brown interview on 790. nothing surprising, most of what we have speculated here…

He didn't come out and say it but even the radio guys inferred that they are not counting on Lance anytime soon.

Sounded much more optimistic on uncle Mike - didn't get specific but made it seem like he'd be back soon.

Said the team was going to be "aggressive at the deadline" & get Dusty the guys we need to win it all again.
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9:55a, 5/31/23
Also stuck up for the Abreu homer celebration. Said that he understands that some people took it the wrong way but that you've got to remember how much pressure he was under and what a release that was for him and at the end of the day we are playing a game and there's nothing wrong with showing the child-like Joy. I like that.

Said that the way the amp handled Peña didn't look good from up above, but said he was waiting to hear the explanation and hoped he was just trying to lean in to hear Peña better and that the optics were worse than the reality. I didn't buy it, I think he's just giving the ump an easy out and trying not to embarrass him. Which is probably the smart play.

I would've said it was another big ego ump trying to make himself the star of the show and just another reason why we can't get robots out there soon enough. And that's why it's good that I'm not the GM.
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In reply to Harry Dunne • 10:04a, 5/31/23
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Harry Dunne said:
Just caught the Dana Brown interview on 790. nothing surprising, most of what we have speculated here…

He didn't come out and say it but even the radio guys inferred that they are not counting on Lance anytime soon.

Sounded much more optimistic on uncle Mike - didn't get specific but made it seem like he'd be back soon.

Said the team was going to be "aggressive at the deadline" & get Dusty the guys we need to win it all again.
I wonder if this is just fan talk or if he is really serious about this.
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In reply to Harry Dunne • 10:05a, 5/31/23
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Harry Dunne said:
Also stuck up for the Abreu homer celebration. Said that he understands that some people took it the wrong way but that you've got to remember how much pressure he was under and what a release that was for him and at the end of the day we are playing a game and there's nothing wrong with showing the child-like Joy. I like that.

Said that the way the amp handled Peña didn't look good from up above, but said he was waiting to hear the explanation and hoped he was just trying to lean in to hear Peña better and that the optics were worse than the reality. I didn't buy it, I think he's just giving the ump an easy out and trying not to embarrass him. Which is probably the smart play.

I would've said it was another big ego ump trying to make himself the star of the show and just another reason why we can't get robots out there soon enough. And that's why it's good that I'm not the GM.
One part of the broadcast that I liked last night was when they spoke about the system they're using in AAA right now where the pitcher, catcher, and hitter all can challenge a pitch.

I assume you have around 3 challenges and lose them if you're wrong but the best part is that the pitch will be showed on the jumbotron so the entire stadium can see how awful a pitch call the ump made. We need them to feel that shame so hopefully they will "try" to do better.

It's obviously not as good as robo-umps but it's at least a start and can't get here soon enough, especially the way we've been screwed all year.
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10:11a, 5/31/23
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He didn't come out and say it but even the radio guys inferred that they are not counting on Lance anytime soon.

Sounded much more optimistic on uncle Mike - didn't get specific but made it seem like he'd be back soon.
I'm back from an extended vacation and checking in for the first time in a while...

Yeah, based on everything I've heard, I would expect Brantley back before LMJ.. but I wouldn't expect either one of them back anytime soon. This team is so weird about injuries. Seems like nobody really knows anything.
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 10:15a, 5/31/23
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Mr.Bond said:
Well....... I'm back after a 2 week ban. Who had the Oklahoma Rangers with a 132 run differential on May 31? Wtf

Welcome back!

Astros have had a great two weeks, so can we count on you in crunch time to do what's necessary?
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to Wabs • 10:17a, 5/31/23
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From what I've heard, they've already been talking with teams specifically about a SP and someone who can play corner outfield and first base. We likely won't see a move until the deadline though.
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10:18a, 5/31/23
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Mrs. Marvin sent me this stat via Twitter:

Brandon Bielak has stranded 91% of the runners he's allowed on base.
I love Texas Aggie sports, but I love Texas A&M more.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 10:25a, 5/31/23
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texasaggie2015 said:
From what I've heard, they've already been talking with teams specifically about a SP and someone who can play corner outfield and first base. We likely won't see a move until the deadline though.
I wonder if they're talking to CWS about Dylan Cease?
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In reply to Marvin • 10:27a, 5/31/23
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Extremely impressive but not sustainable unfortunately... which is why I fully expect them to get get an arm at the deadline.
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In reply to Marvin • 10:30a, 5/31/23
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Marvin said:
Mrs. Marvin sent me this stat via Twitter:

Brandon Bielak has stranded 91% of the runners he's allowed on base.


He just likes to give the other team hope. Makes it more deflating.
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In reply to Marvin • 10:32a, 5/31/23
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Marvin said:
Mr.Bond said:
Well....... I'm back after a 2 week ban. Who had the Oklahoma Rangers with a 132 run differential on May 31? Wtf

Welcome back!

Astros have had a great two weeks, so can we count on you in crunch time to do what's necessary?



All I have to do is mention that a slumping player likes to gurgle a certain appendage found on males and BOOM. Ban Hammer
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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10:43a, 5/31/23
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Thank you all for the replies about the bobblehead
That sounds like too much work for that lol
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:23a, 5/31/23
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Mr.Bond said:
Marvin said:
Mr.Bond said:
Well....... I'm back after a 2 week ban. Who had the Oklahoma Rangers with a 132 run differential on May 31? Wtf

Welcome back!

Astros have had a great two weeks, so can we count on you in crunch time to do what's necessary?



All I have to do is mention that a slumping player likes to gurgle a certain appendage found on males and BOOM. Ban Hammer
I hear that's debatable these days
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11:24a, 5/31/23
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SIAP- I read that Dusty said Urquidy has progressed to throwing 90 feet. It's not long toss or pitching off a mound, so I think that means he is still a ways away. But, he's continuing to work and is not shut down.
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In reply to Marvin • 11:28a, 5/31/23
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Looking at roughly the all-star break for his return
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