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[Official] Diamondbacks @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Sep 6, 2024.

  1. H-Town Info

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    Also when you can't make your pitches with secondary stuff, they're going to sit on the 4seam that doesn't have blow by stuff anymore
     
  2. Bobbythegreat

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    Does Verlander even make the playoff roster?
     
  3. H-Town Info

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    Welp, time to tune into Sunday Night Football
     
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  4. PhiSlammaJamma

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    This does feel like batting practice. Time to work on a new strategy.
     
  5. MystikArkitect

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    Yes
     
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  7. mvpcrossxover

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    trading for verlander last year was a massive mistake.

    coulda used two prospects for someone else.
     
  8. RussE

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    5.35 ERA.
     
  9. Jose Cuervo

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    Not looking good for JV.
     
  10. whiskeyred

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    He seriously needs to get on the bus to Sugarland right now and figure it out
     
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  11. Htown Stros

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    His velocity isn’t coming back.
     
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  12. lnchan

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    The velocity is actually there at 96-97... radio folks saying his breaking balls have no location.
     
  13. RussE

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    No…but he probably will.
     
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  14. lnchan

    lnchan Sugar Land Leonard
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    You don't make the playoffs at all without him last year.
     
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  15. tehG l i d e

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    I have more confidence in a fatigued Blanco. We really shouldn't risk another JV to start another game. What do they even do after this game?
     
  16. H-Town Info

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  17. conquistador#11

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    JFC Verlander. I missed the first couple of innings thinking it was a 7pm start. ha.

    Not upset. It happens.
    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Tomstro

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    It’s darkest before the dawn, folks
     
  19. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Oh, I agree.....

    DD
     
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  20. tehG l i d e

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    D-Backs should be leading by more tbh
     

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