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[Official] Astros @ Cardinals

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, May 18, 2011.

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Another 2 game series poll.

Poll closed May 20, 2011.

  1. W-W (The gods have mercy)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  2. W-L (Norris throws a complete game)

    3 vote(s)
    13.6%

  3. L-W (Happ gets lucky)

    1 vote(s)
    4.5%

  4. L-L (Seriously, Have you seen this team play)

    14 vote(s)
    63.6%

  5. This tem won't win another game all year unless the other team forfeits

    4 vote(s)
    18.2%
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  1. Castor27

    Castor27 Moderator
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    As always, no PBP in the thread. If you need that try one of the game cast sites. Keep discussion to this series. If it is not about this series it goes somewhere else.

    5-18 Bud Norris, RHP (2-2, 3.42) vs. Kyle Lohse, RHP (4-2, 2.31) 7:15 on FSH

    5-19 J.A. Happ, LHP (3-4, 5.40) vs. Kyle McClellan, RHP (5-1, 3.62) 12:45 on FSH


    Ack No poll edit. Last one should be team.
     
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  2. msn

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    yep. we suck.
     
    #2 msn, May 18, 2011
  3. leroy

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    W-L

    Norris reclaims his dominance over the Cards.
     
    #3 leroy, May 18, 2011
  4. Rocketman95

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    i predict two more blown saves.
     
    #4 Rocketman95, May 18, 2011
  5. eric.81

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    IT HURTS!!! I hate it when the Astros are this bad...

    I say WW because the optimist inside me is currently winning the daily struggle that takes place in my mind.

    Go 'Stros.
     
    #5 eric.81, May 18, 2011
  6. juicystream

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    And we still lose the game.
     
    #6 juicystream, May 18, 2011
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    don't really care about the outcome. we have to wait for the future. now is not our time.
     
    #7 Surfguy, May 18, 2011
  8. rrj_gamz

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    L-L...not confident of this turning around just because someone new writes the checks...
     
    #8 rrj_gamz, May 18, 2011
  9. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Mclane is still writing the check for now I'm afraid.
     
    #9 REEKO_HTOWN, May 18, 2011
  10. TheRealist137

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    Just 2? I predict 3...in one game.
     
    #10 TheRealist137, May 18, 2011
  11. Rocketman95

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    i never thought we'd be looking at another group of professional houston athletes and wonder if they're as bad as the 2010 texans secondary. 11 blown saves in the first 16 chances is historically terrible.
     
    #11 Rocketman95, May 18, 2011
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    If I were an Astro starting pitcher and were pitching a shutout...and Brad Mills came to get me in the eighth I might try to chase him back to the dugout with an improvised weapon (nail file, rosin bag, sunflower seed cannon).
     
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  13. juicystream

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    Amazingly this team would be in great shape if we had another Lidge/Dotel/Wagner combination. Makes me appreciate the bullpens we've had over the past decade plus.
     
    #13 juicystream, May 18, 2011
  14. TheRealist137

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    Astros might be too outclassed against the cards to be in position to blow saves.
     
    #14 TheRealist137, May 18, 2011
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    What he said.
     
    #15 No Worries, May 19, 2011
  16. MadMax

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    Does this make you think twice about the "common knowledge" that mediocre teams shouldn't spend money on closers.

    Right now, this bunch, if it had converted 9 of those 11 blown saves, would be a game out of first place in the NL Central. I don't want to step on the toes of the Billy Beaners, but that logic looks pretty unpractical right about now.
     
    #16 MadMax, May 19, 2011
  17. rockets934life

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    Thing is, most contending teams have closers you've never heard of...

    Phillies - Who?
    Braves - Who?
    Cards - Who?
    Reds - High priced closer.
    Giants - Wilson
    Rockies - Who?

    Yankees - Rivera
    Sox - Papelbon
    Rays - Who?
    Indians - Who?
    Royals - Good, young and cheap.
    Twins - Nathan/Capps
    WSox - Who?
    Angels - Who?
    Rangers - Talented yet young closer.

    It's not about the ablity to get a high priced closer but develop one out of the minor leaguers. I think Melancon will do fine once he gets going, or at least someone who converts the conventional save. If contenders can develop their own, why can't medicore ones do the same?
     
    #17 rockets934life, May 19, 2011
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  18. leroy

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    You haven't heard of Huston Street?
     
    #18 leroy, May 19, 2011
  19. rockets934life

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    True, guy is having a nice season and is paid quite a nice contract.
     
    #19 rockets934life, May 19, 2011
  20. MadMax

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    I get all that.

    But how valuable would a real closer be for the 'stros right now? Can you imagine the difference in fan interest if we were a game out of first place right now?
     
    #20 MadMax, May 19, 2011
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