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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Feb 25, 2017.

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  1. toycannon

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    It would be nice if we see the Mets and us in the WS since we both came into the majors in 1962.
     
    #41 toycannon, Feb 27, 2017
  2. Buck Turgidson

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    I hope that acronym ceases to be a thing soon.
     
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  3. Joe Joe

    Joe Joe Go Stros!
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    I'd rather Astros stop getting TOOTBLAN and have Ranger fans complain about the acronym as Astros fans won't need to use it.
     
    #43 Joe Joe, Feb 27, 2017
  4. Buck Turgidson

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    No doubt. It's a great stat to keep track of, but that is the dumbest damn name I've ever heard. Surely we can do better.

    DOOB - Dumbass Outs On Basepaths; though not all outs on the bases are dumb (the biggest fault with their methodology, would be tedious to get correct, case-by-case basis), so how about for accuracy and brevity's sake:

    OOB - Outs On Basepath
     
    #44 Buck Turgidson, Feb 27, 2017
  5. leroy

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    Doesn't matter now how crappy of a morning I've had. I get to watch baseball.
     
    #45 leroy, Feb 28, 2017
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  6. rocketpower2

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    Beltran bomb! He is going to mash LHPs.
     
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  7. Commodore

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    Kalas and Blum pair together so well. It's like watching a game with two cheesy dads. Great chemistry.
     
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    Ummm great outfield work Fisher. :/
     
    #49 RasaqBoi, Feb 28, 2017
  10. Marteen

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    Maybe it's because it's the first time I've seen him in 10 years, but ******* did Matt Albers let himself go.
     
    #50 Marteen, Feb 28, 2017
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    Disappointing ending to that first 4 game "road" trip of the season.
     
    #51 bobrek, Feb 28, 2017
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    It was great seeing that. Can't wait till the actual season begins.
     
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    He was here in 2014... Granted he got hurt pretty instantly.
     
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  14. leroy

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    You think so? I don't think they have it yet and there's something about Kalas' voice that bugs me. Maybe because it's too good? I can't quite put my finger on it yet. Or, I just miss Bill Brown...
     
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    I think Kalas has a very exaggerated baseball voice but it seems authentic. I think the lack of Ashby is what got me excited. There seems to be a fun demeanor with the trio of Kalas/Blum/Morales (as well as a lack of sexual harassment).
     
    #55 boozle222, Mar 1, 2017
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    Martes' breaker is sick.
     
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    No thanks, they've had enough of appearances for now (3 in my lifetime including 1 win, 5 overall with 2 wins).
     
    #57 juicystream, Mar 1, 2017
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    LOL. Julia is thanking her lucky stars. Yeah, I like Kalas' voice, I like the low deep "boring" tone. Will miss the hell out of Brownie though.
     
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    Reed bomb... good to see.
     
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    Can't watch today so I'm only box score watching. Seems like Devo struggled a bit. Is he experimenting with something, resting his arm for the season...? Obviously, his start today isn't a legitimate concern, so I'm just curious.
     
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