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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 31, 2009.

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  1. stobbartjohn

    stobbartjohn Member

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    Fair enough, I'm not completely averse to things like that, just thought you were a little harsh with your comments tonwards me when you agree.

    I caught it on the TV here in good ol' England lol, I think tomorrow will be a fascinating final day, you into cricket at all?
     
    #221 stobbartjohn, Aug 2, 2009
  2. BrooksBall

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    sketchy...
     
    #222 BrooksBall, Aug 2, 2009
  3. Nick

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    Wait, so you aren't even watching the Stros game? Or do you have MLB.TV?

    I am into cricket... but obviously not at the level of somebody who actually lives in cricket-land.
     
    #223 Nick, Aug 2, 2009
  4. Nick

    Nick Member

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    Yep... exemplifying why most closers are overrated.

    2 ous.
     
    #224 Nick, Aug 2, 2009
  5. BrooksBall

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    JD just mentioned it... he said Valverde looked like he was struggling to find a consistent release point. He has some awkward looking mechanics, particularly his right arm and release point.
     
    #225 BrooksBall, Aug 2, 2009
  6. stobbartjohn

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    I do indeed have mlb.tv, just waiting for Valverde to get this final out and then I'm off out.

    Fair enough, cricket is a game for the truly patient and intellectual sports fan imo, a giant among sports.
     
    #226 stobbartjohn, Aug 2, 2009
  7. Nick

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    Yep. Still rather have a K guy over a control guy as a closer... but you can see why control guys are desireable and have success as well (like Ryan Franklin and Kevin Gregg).
     
    #227 Nick, Aug 2, 2009
  8. Nick

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    Any sport that takes a break for lunch and tea is not really a sport... :D
     
    #228 Nick, Aug 2, 2009
  9. BrooksBall

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    Oh yea, baby!

    Is that the first time we ever handed Wainwright a loss?
     
    #229 BrooksBall, Aug 2, 2009
  10. Nick

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    Also, the Astros won this game because we hadn't gotten to page 13 of the thread yet.

    :cool:
     
    #230 Nick, Aug 2, 2009
  11. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    Bud's first win in St Louie

    this Bud's for you beyotches
     
    #231 pgabriel, Aug 2, 2009
  12. BrooksBall

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    So it took some good Bud to put Wainwright to sleep?
     
    #232 BrooksBall, Aug 2, 2009
  13. Gene the PIG

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    So Glad Valverde didn't BLOW THIS for the kid!
     
    #233 Gene the PIG, Aug 2, 2009
  14. kaleidosky

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    love seeing a young pitcher get his first win. just happy for him
     
    #234 kaleidosky, Aug 2, 2009
  15. shipwreck

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    I didn't want to jeopardize anything by posting before the 27th out, but that Bud Norris pitched one hell of a first start.
     
    #235 shipwreck, Aug 2, 2009
  16. TheRealist137

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    Nice to end a long road trip with a win. Gives a nice end to a overall disastrous 7 games. 2-5 feels so much better than 1-6.
     
    #236 TheRealist137, Aug 2, 2009
  17. arif1127

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    excellent win. let's hope Bud can bring some consistency to the bottom of the rotation.
     
    #237 arif1127, Aug 2, 2009
  18. Uprising

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    Nice stat line. I'm excited about Bud.

    Wish he started Ortiz's last game.....I guess the one plus is Ortiz is now gone.
     
    #238 Uprising, Aug 2, 2009
  19. Refman

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    Wow...really? Out of the games invented in the UK, I would hang my proverbial hat on golf if I were you.
     
    #239 Refman, Aug 2, 2009
  20. right1

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    So who are the starting pitchers for Tuesday and Wednesday?
     
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