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

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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 10:13a, 8/9/23
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texasaggie2015 said:
I'm aware. Trust me- I spent 7 years in sports media and know the games they play. Haha.

Again, there very well could be truth to this. I would love to be wrong. But I'm just not getting my hopes up....yet.

Stop acting like Stoneca and let us have this one!
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In reply to Texaggie7nine • 10:15a, 8/9/23
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Texaggie7nine said:
Apparently the Cowboys were playing some beer league ball





Even Greinke would be proud of that Eephus. It got hammered but just being able to arc that and drop it in the zone is impressive.
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In reply to Texaggie7nine • 10:15a, 8/9/23
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Texaggie7nine said:
Apparently the Cowboys were playing some beer league ball



This kind of mickey mouse crap is the reason more high end high school draft prospects are choosing to play in the SEC instead of going to the minors.
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10:15a, 8/9/23
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Exciting words about Tucker, but as they say "it takes two to tango." Hope Tucker brought his dancing shoes.
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In reply to AgLA06 • 10:16a, 8/9/23
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AgLA06 said:
Texaggie7nine said:
Apparently the Cowboys were playing some beer league ball



This kind of mickey mouse crap is the reason more high end high school draft prospects are choosing to play in the SEC instead of going to the minors.
It was already 14-1, the other team is just trying to get out of it without using a regular pitcher.
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In reply to redline248 • 10:19a, 8/9/23
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redline248 said:
AgLA06 said:
Texaggie7nine said:
Apparently the Cowboys were playing some beer league ball



This kind of mickey mouse crap is the reason more high end high school draft prospects are choosing to play in the SEC instead of going to the minors.
It was already 14-1, the other team is just trying to get out of it without using a regular pitcher.
It's a Triple A with a full team one step away from the show. Now imagine what takes place in lower A or Rookie ball.

And people think kids are joking when they believe they'll get better developed in college.
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10:23a, 8/9/23
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Huh? Big league teams use position players to pitch in blowouts all the time
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In reply to AgLA06 • 10:25a, 8/9/23
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In reply to Texaggie7nine • 10:26a, 8/9/23
Texaggie7nine said:



What a site to see, the closer comes out to this only to be grand salamied.
is that yo ho a pirates life for me from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at DisneyLand lol
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In reply to Prosperdick • 10:28a, 8/9/23
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That one against Tucker in the first is wild.
At least blue made up for it with the final pitch of the game.
Still pissed he didn't get rung up when he went full Todd Frazier on the swing a couple pitches before
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In reply to stoneca • 10:29a, 8/9/23
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stoneca said:
Texaggie7nine said:



What a site to see, the closer comes out to this only to be grand salamied.
is that yo ho a pirates life for me from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at DisneyLand lol



Quite literally the weakest closer entrance I've ever seen
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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In reply to CFTXAG10 • 10:32a, 8/9/23
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CFTXAG10 said:
Prosperdick said:
Farmer1906 said:


That one against Tucker in the first is wild.
At least blue made up for it with the final pitch of the game.
Still pissed he didn't get rung up when he went full Todd Frazier on the swing a couple pitches before
True...but I think in those situations the 1st and 3rd place umps hate to make that call, even though they should.
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In reply to Prosperdick • 10:38a, 8/9/23
Prosperdick said:
CFTXAG10 said:
Prosperdick said:
Farmer1906 said:


That one against Tucker in the first is wild.
At least blue made up for it with the final pitch of the game.
Still pissed he didn't get rung up when he went full Todd Frazier on the swing a couple pitches before
True...but I think in those situations the 1st and 3rd place umps hate to make that call, even though they should.
I wish we could have seen a replay (unless I missed the replay). It looked like it was more than just close from the front angle. If it's more than close, I expect the corner umps to call it no matter the situation. If it's actually borderline, I can understand not ending the game that way.
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In reply to Beat40 • 10:44a, 8/9/23
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Beat40 said:
Prosperdick said:
CFTXAG10 said:
Prosperdick said:
Farmer1906 said:


That one against Tucker in the first is wild.
At least blue made up for it with the final pitch of the game.
Still pissed he didn't get rung up when he went full Todd Frazier on the swing a couple pitches before
True...but I think in those situations the 1st and 3rd place umps hate to make that call, even though they should.
I wish we could have seen a replay (unless I missed the replay). It looked like it was more than just close from the front angle. If it's more than close, I expect the corner umps to call it no matter the situation. If it's actually borderline, I can understand not ending the game that way.
I was watching on TBS and they replayed it, it was pretty obvious he swung. The Astros dugout was livid.
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 10:46a, 8/9/23
Mr.Bond said:
stoneca said:
Texaggie7nine said:



What a site to see, the closer comes out to this only to be grand salamied.
is that yo ho a pirates life for me from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at DisneyLand lol



Quite literally the weakest closer entrance I've ever seen


You would have to have seen The Wire to appreciate the context here. Without it yeah it would seem weak
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In reply to Boiling Denim • 10:51a, 8/9/23
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Boiling Denim said:
Mr.Bond said:
stoneca said:
Texaggie7nine said:



What a site to see, the closer comes out to this only to be grand salamied.
is that yo ho a pirates life for me from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at DisneyLand lol



Quite literally the weakest closer entrance I've ever seen


You would have to have seen The Wire to appreciate the context here. Without it yeah it would seem weak


https://www.google.com/search?q=omar%27s+whistle+the+wire&client=safari&sca_esv=555163477&hl=en-us&sxsrf=AB5stBhXzHuhe7UgW9Y3oYSqv3nYH6vlcA%3A1691596113576&ei=UbXTZPTVIqK2qtsPg-6GqAI&oq=omar%27s+whistle+the+wire&gs_lp=EhNtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1zZXJwIhdvbWFyJ3Mgd2hpc3RsZSB0aGUgd2lyZSoCCAAyBRAAGIAEMgYQABgWGB4yBhAAGBYYHjIIEAAYigUYhgNI6DhQxA9YxC5wAXgBkAEAmAGzAqABhhSqAQgxNC43LjAuMbgBAcgBAPgBAcICChAAGEcY1gQYsAPCAgcQIxiKBRgnwgIFECEYqwLCAggQABgWGB4YCsICBRAhGKAB4gMEGAAgQYgGAZAGCA&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:1018c368,vid:iMm1Wih0kug


IMO one of the greatest series ever. Being in Baltimore this is bada$$. Bautista just ran into his Kenard last night.
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In reply to Boiling Denim • 10:55a, 8/9/23
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Boiling Denim said:
Mr.Bond said:
stoneca said:
Texaggie7nine said:



What a site to see, the closer comes out to this only to be grand salamied.
is that yo ho a pirates life for me from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at DisneyLand lol



Quite literally the weakest closer entrance I've ever seen


You would have to have seen The Wire to appreciate the context here. Without it yeah it would seem weak



Maybe that explains it I have never seen it
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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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 10:58a, 8/9/23
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EastCoastAgNc said:


Reminds me, Twins ran a congratulatory video from Pressley to Joe Mauer, who played the game the right way, last Saturday.
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In reply to Ag_07 • 11:06a, 8/9/23
Ag_07 said:
I used to think DeRo was kinda a DB and couldn't really stand him.

He's grown on me in the past couple years and I enjoy his stuff. His breakdowns like this are pretty spot on.

Being a DB and strong breakdowns aren't mutually exclusive. I mean, he's an ex-MLB player married to a former model- that kind of guarantees being sort of a DB.

But, I do love his breakdowns. Especially when he's got Sean Casey with him.
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11:23a, 8/9/23
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DFW is closer to Lubbock and it shows.

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In reply to Eso si, Que es • 11:24a, 8/9/23
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AggiEE said:
If only we played Tucker instead of Reddick we'd have probably won another WS
welcome to the 2019 thread. AggiEE said for 4 months that Reddick was the better option until one day, he didn't anymore.

Every pitch Reddick saw, every AB, Every night. Yall think we moan about Dusty's line up too much, go check September of that thread (but don't forget to look back and see how he backed Reddick first).
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In reply to Lonestar_Ag09 • 11:25a, 8/9/23
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Lonestar_Ag09 said:
The question wasn't being asked. He did not have to say it. He also had a chance to say "we will do the best we can to make it happen"

I mean at the end of the day he doesn't know.

By all accounts for whatever reason Tucker wants to hit free agency. The Astros could offer him the largest contract ever in the history of sports and he could every well decline just hit the market and explore.

Bottom line is he says it's gonna get done but he has no clue and until it's done it's premature to assume it'll get done.
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In reply to AustinCountyAg • 11:25a, 8/9/23
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Dana just said Tucker will be an Astro his entire career....hmmmm
Better get to a game this year gents. Tickets about to be eleventy billion for the nosebleeds.

I wonder if him getting engaged has anything to do with it. Anyone know where she is from?
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In reply to Mr.Bond • 11:30a, 8/9/23
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Watch it. For my money it's the best TV show ever

Here's a clip to kinda explain it for those who aren't familiar with The Wire reference.



But again after the 10 sec of whistling its weak AF

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11:44a, 8/9/23
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The Wire/Omar whistle entrance is badass indeed... but it does need something after. They should just fade it into the season one intro music.


The Ravens have done it before and it goes into a traditional football hype intro after. Pretty cool.
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11:44a, 8/9/23
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Source texted me back and said it's just GM speak and there's still a very long way to go
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11:44a, 8/9/23
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I always worry about long term deals for OF since their quality can shift so quickly once their legs start to go.

However, I am confident that during a long term deal if Tuck's OF defense falters, he can play a fine 1B.

I think Altuve will be an Astros lifer (Bregman I am not so sure), but Yordan and Tucker are your franchise stars/staples for the next decade.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 11:46a, 8/9/23
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My buzz has been killed.
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In reply to texasaggie2015 • 11:50a, 8/9/23
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texasaggie2015 said:
Source texted me back and said it's just GM speak and there's still a very long way to go
Well, Dana needs to work on his "GM speak" because he sucks at it.
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12:22p, 8/9/23
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FYI, weather looks real bad tomorrow in Baltimore, so very likely tomorrow is a rainout. Wonder when they would make that one up...

Edit, both teams have some shared off days:
- 17th of August (astros coming off a series in Miami, playing at home against the Mariners the next day)
- 31st of August (astros coming off a series in Boston, going home to face the yankees the next day)
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:28p, 8/9/23
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EastCoastAgNc said:
FYI, weather looks real bad tomorrow in Baltimore, so very likely tomorrow is a rainout. Wonder when they would make that one up...
aug 31 is open for both,, we're in boston the day before and they're at home the day before
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In reply to stoneca • 12:28p, 8/9/23
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stoneca said:
Texaggie7nine said:



What a site to see, the closer comes out to this only to be grand salamied.
is that yo ho a pirates life for me from the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at DisneyLand lol
Strike your feathers, dearie! Show em your fluff!
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12:30p, 8/9/23
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Was just having this convo with a friend: If you're already trying to conserve Brown/France innings anyway, will there be any thought given to giving Arrighetti a September look? Is he "ready enough" to find out what you may have for next year while serving the dual purpose of protecting your rookies' arms?
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:31p, 8/9/23
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EastCoastAgNc said:
FYI, weather looks real bad tomorrow in Baltimore, so very likely tomorrow is a rainout. Wonder when they would make that one up...

Edit, both teams have some shared off days:
- 17th of August (astros coming off a series in Miami, playing at home against the Mariners the next day)
- 31st of August (astros coming off a series in Boston, going home to face the yankees the next day)
baltimore on tour of west coast before and after the 17th,, doubt they have night game in san diego, fly cross country for a single game on 17th, then back to oakland for the 18th
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In reply to EastCoastAgNc • 12:36p, 8/9/23
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EastCoastAgNc said:
FYI, weather looks real bad tomorrow in Baltimore, so very likely tomorrow is a rainout. Wonder when they would make that one up...

Edit, both teams have some shared off days:
- 17th of August (astros coming off a series in Miami, playing at home against the Mariners the next day)
- 31st of August (astros coming off a series in Boston, going home to face the yankees the next day)


It's a day game and the evening looks like it's clearer. I'd guess they just start later
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