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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by DILLIGAF, Apr 13, 2009.

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  1. Bandwagoner

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    Even if they lose they are fun to watch. They get hits and have good players. I dunno what you want.
     
    #181 Bandwagoner, Apr 23, 2009
  2. MadMax

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    and it's freaking baseball. i can't not watch my hometown team playing baseball.
     
    #182 MadMax, Apr 23, 2009
  3. Major

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    Isn't this the case with all MLB teams? Are there teams that don't get hits or have good players? :confused:
     
    #183 Major, Apr 23, 2009
  4. MadMax

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    which brings me back to my point: it's baseball!!! :) if you like baseball, watch.
     
    #184 MadMax, Apr 23, 2009
  5. ima_drummer2k

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    If you look at the last 2 games, we are currently on pace to win 153 games.
     
    #185 ima_drummer2k, Apr 23, 2009
  6. bobrek

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    Washington Nationals. :)
     
    #186 bobrek, Apr 23, 2009
  7. Bandwagoner

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    How many teams have a Lance and a Roy? They get more hits than the majority of NL teams.
     
    #187 Bandwagoner, Apr 23, 2009
  8. thegary

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    i'm glad you are able to view baseball with innocent eyes. pro sports have been so twisted by $ + media that it's hard for me to watch without cynicism. the ridiculousness of the yankee empire is proof that baseball's not a sport with a level playing field. i have passion for houston teams (especially when they are playing well) but have a hard time enjoying other team's games until the playoffs. the lone exception would be the brooklyn cyclones, the mets A team. they play in coney island and are composed of a bunch of kids without much chance to make the bigs. there are lots of errors and inferior play but i love it. the only thing better is watching my sons play little league, nothing in sports is greater than that.
     
    #188 thegary, Apr 23, 2009
  9. Major

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    The Astros are currently ranked 9th out of 16 NL teams in hits (same as last year). Lots of teams have a #1 starting pitcher with an ERA of 4.68. Not many teams have a Lance - but then again, the vast majority have a better overall offense than the Astros.
     
    #189 Major, Apr 23, 2009
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    The Nationals have 1 more hit than the Astros. And they have Zimmerman, Dukes, and Dunn. No one as good as Lance, but two of those are young players with a bright future. More Pence-like than Lance-like, I guess.
     
    #190 Major, Apr 23, 2009
  11. MadMax

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    I'm with you 100% on the little league stuff. I'm coaching this season, and I don't like that because I can't just sit back and watch my kid play as a fan.

    Long story...but the Astros are just a part of me. I love going to games with the family. And have a deep connection with them through my grandparents who are now deceased. Hard to explain, really.
     
    #191 MadMax, Apr 23, 2009
  12. thegary

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    i went to a mets game with one of my sons last year and it cost me over $300. the money flying out of my wallet wouldn't have been so bad if it also hadn't made me feel so dirty.
     
    #192 thegary, Apr 23, 2009
  13. MadMax

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    :) that's funny. yeah, i don't pay $300 to go to baseball games unless it's something really special or unique.

    i did pay about $275 for a birthday party at the baseball stadium for him during the offseason which was awesome. cake up in a suite...tour of the stadium...on the field...in the dugouts and bullpens....that was fun.
     
    #193 MadMax, Apr 23, 2009
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    ...and they were nosebleed seats LOL :eek:

    i can't imagine what it would cost to do a b-day party in a suite at either of the new parks up here. many a grand i suppose.
     
    #194 thegary, Apr 23, 2009
  15. Bandwagoner

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    Pretty sure they are 8th. If you think 4.68 era sums up Roy then that is pretty sad.
     
    #195 Bandwagoner, Apr 23, 2009
  16. MadMax

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    wow!

    astros buddies is a great deal here. both my boys are members. for $15 they get some souvenir crap...and a $60 credit each for tickets!!! :) that and my older boy gets $40 credits for perfect attendance during each nine week period in the second semester. :)
     
    #196 MadMax, Apr 23, 2009
  17. juicystream

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    No watching for you. You are done. You bandwagon fan. :p
     
    #197 juicystream, Apr 23, 2009
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    and why wasn't i invited? :(
     
    #198 Rocketman95, Apr 23, 2009
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    so that's how they lure people in to watch the 'stros. ;)
     
    #199 thegary, Apr 23, 2009
  20. MadMax

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    because you weren't 7 years old! :)
     
    #200 MadMax, Apr 23, 2009
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