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Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by tellitlikeitis, Mar 31, 2013.

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  1. DreamRoxCoogFan

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    I thought the wave had been outlawed. Bstards.
     
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  2. Hammer755

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    Not a great start to Porter's managerial career IMO. 2 on, 2 out, with Murphy up. Bedard was ready in the pen, Norris has been struggling with pitch count all night, and he sticks with him. Maybe the right call in June, but Opening Day is not the time to push your starter.
     
    #82 Hammer755, Mar 31, 2013
  3. boozle222

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    This is really really minor and opinionated, but did anyone notice the smile on Bedard's face leaving the mound after the eighth? These guys are having fun #BoBall
     
    #83 boozle222, Mar 31, 2013
  4. kaleidosky

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    wow, a negative nancy with the stros up 7-2 on opening day on ESPN in a season where they're projected to lose 100?
     
    #84 kaleidosky, Mar 31, 2013
  5. HollaIFyaHEMI

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    He has got nothing to lose, and you don't pull Bud on an Opening Day start after he has been pitching well all day. Bud wanted a chance and Bo gave it to him.
     
    #85 HollaIFyaHEMI, Mar 31, 2013
  6. boozle222

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    Also, if they leave Bedard in (which they should), he would record the first Astro save as a result of the 3 IP rule. Who had money on Bedard getting the first save of the Astro season?
     
    #86 boozle222, Mar 31, 2013
  7. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Agree. Bud is our ace. I would leave him in too. Not a big deal.
     
    #87 PhiSlammaJamma, Mar 31, 2013
  8. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
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    Justin Maxwell player of the game
     
    #88 tellitlikeitis, Mar 31, 2013
  9. Hammer755

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    Wins are not the point of this season. The goal of this team should be to find the players who will help them make the playoffs four years from now and determine if Porter should be the guy managing that team.
     
    #89 Hammer755, Mar 31, 2013
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    for a moment I thought I was in the year 2005.
     
    #90 conquistador#11, Mar 31, 2013
  11. RedNation

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    So why not give bud a chance to see if he can work out of pressure situations? That will help develop him, right?
     
    #91 RedNation, Mar 31, 2013
  12. bigdaddy

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    The point of playing a game is to win.
    Always play to win.
     
    #92 bigdaddy, Mar 31, 2013
  13. Hammer755

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    As I said, in June that may be the right call ... in March, probably not.
     
    #93 Hammer755, Mar 31, 2013
  14. PhiSlammaJamma

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    Maxwell Mays Hays.
     
    #94 PhiSlammaJamma, Mar 31, 2013
  15. kaleidosky

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    he came in in a 2 run game anyway...3 IP rule doesn't matter in this case
     
    #95 kaleidosky, Mar 31, 2013
  16. The Beard

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    Go Away
     
    #96 The Beard, Mar 31, 2013
  17. bigtexxx

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    Sorry if I'm coming in late here, but I thought Bedard made our rotation

    Was Porter just trying to use the best arm he had since this is a big game for the Astros, and Bedard doesn't have to pitch for a while?
     
    #97 bigtexxx, Mar 31, 2013
  18. STR8Thugg

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    Jeez, who cares? We just won 8-2. Shut up...
     
    #98 STR8Thugg, Mar 31, 2013
  19. J Sizzle

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    And we have officially found "that guy"...


    Way to go
     
    #99 J Sizzle, Mar 31, 2013
  20. body slam

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    radio just said he got the save
     
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