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[Official] Astros @ Mariners

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 7, 2025.

  1. whiskeyred

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    Ready to shift all my juju to the Rockets
     
  2. Yordan The Great

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    Espada nearly went 3 for 3 in game giveaways. Brought in Scott and luckily just gave up 1 run last night.

    Then stupidly pitched to Arozarena with a man on 3rd and 1 out in extra innings. By some miracle he walked (but should have been an intentional walk), and then the next batter hit into the double play you should have purposely set up for. That was more luck than sense.

    He's a loser. We went 30-45 last year in games decided by 2 runs or fewer for a very good reason. No surprise we would lose 2 more close games in the playoffs and bow out unceremoniously. He's inept and stupid.

    Jim Crane, do you care anymore?
     
  3. old astro fan

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    This is definitely the kind of game that is not good for a manager's longevity.
     
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  4. Tomstro

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    Well if this is true then who cares. The communication was his ****ing .180 batting average with constant failings in the clutch after 2 months. **** spoiled brat athletes.

    (I’m sure I got the average wrong but he was plain awful)
     
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  5. STR8Thugg

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    Just a stupid stupid loss.

    Should've been 10-0 in the 4th but the bats are pathetic with runners on base.
     
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  6. tehG l i d e

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    I hope Espada defenders won't forget how lifeless the Astros looked when they got swept by the underdog Tigers in the ALDS.
     
  7. donkeypunch

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    I mean.... 6 runs should get the job done. Especially with a starter going 6 and giving up 2 hits.
     
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  8. STR8Thugg

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    Oh it definitely should have been, the bullpen collapse was the bigger issue. Our egghead manager **** the bed.
     
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  9. old astro fan

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    They should all be apologizing to Brown.
     
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  10. SuraGotMadHops

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    There is no scenario where a 5 run 8th inning lead should ever be squandered.

    Brown and Espada have sucked the fun out of this franchise. Even if Brown's moves/draft picks hit, I can't stand his snake oil bulls***. Luhnow and even Click had better bed side manner when it comes to talking.

    I have zero trust in Espada. I can't think of anything smart he has done since being manager. He doesn't have the IQ of Hinch or the instincts of Dusty (before he went full old man stubborn).
     
  11. old astro fan

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    I fully support bringing Luhnow back.
     
  12. donkeypunch

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    So does MLB.....
     
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  13. Tomstro

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    Espada defenders went way of the Thylacine before last season ended. There are none left.
     
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    Speaking of arozarena , we really should have got him last year .

    Totally affordable
     
  15. arabrocket

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    I’ve said it before. There’s no way this team will win anything with a novice coach and I’ll add to that he’s a dumb novice coach. Not sure what they saw in him….
     
  16. Radricky

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    I already need to take a break from watching this team.
    It’s more frustration than fun right now.
     
  17. old astro fan

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    Take tomorrow off
     
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  18. Qan

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    I just want Espada gone. It doesn't matter that the team managed to pick it up last season to win the division, they still choked against the Tigers. Espada isn't it and he needs to go.
     
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    Still don't understand why VanWey didn't get in there to start the 7th or 8th. Literally ANYBODY but Contreras.
     
  20. Radricky

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    It’s a planned off day for me.
    I’ll be taking Friday off too
     
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