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Fire Espada

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Mr.Scarface, Mar 10, 2024.

  1. No Worries

    No Worries Contributing Member

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    Espada apologize much?
     
  2. Shark44

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    Wow, that didn't take long! Hate losing to the Yankees, but it's one game. C'mon folks let's stay positive.
     
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  3. Mr.Scarface

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    Look, of course, this thread is tongue-in-cheek this early in the season. However, that pinch-hit move was BAFFLING because of Meyers homered earlier in the game. I hope Espada doesn't fall into the trap of over-managing to prove he can follow Dusty. As much as some of you hate Dusty, he did make it to 4 ALCS, 2 WS, and won 1. That is a tough act to follow and continue the success. We hope he is GREAT, but he can't continue making those moves.
     
  4. IdStrosfan

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    I didn't ( don't) like the move but I understand it.

    Framber's lack of command, Martinez walking a guy on 4 not even close pitches w/ the bases loaded, and Pressly giving up 2 hits and a walk were the reason they lost.

    Montero gave up a HR which sucks, but it was the only baserunner he gave up. It's not like he was hit around or walked people.

    Pitching was the biggest culprit yesterday.

    And Pressly threw 27 pitches and Abreu isn't available again, so I hope Javier can go 6+ or the Astros get a big enough lead that Bielak can throw 3 or both.
     
  5. Houstunna

    Houstunna The Most Unbiased Fan
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    Using a contentious description like "baffling", plus adding all caps is pretty rich for a guy who defended Dust at all cost, never questioning any move he made for years. Singleton PH'd for a .880 OPS guy last season who had a hit earlier in the game then ended said game by K'ing. You probably thought the move was brilliant.

    Yes, the thread is somewhat tongue-in-cheek. I started to reply yesterday when posters were complaining about it already being started. It was started before the season began.
     
  6. RKREBORN

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    Riceboy? Wow...racist much? Thought you were better than that. No difference from you and the racist Singleton Twitter bashers.
     
  7. Rvo384

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    Yeah Jim Crane is an idiot
     
  8. Rvo384

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    Gonna start the season 0-3 and the guy will have **** running down his leg
     
  9. InTheGroove

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    I think OP @Mr.Scarface is using a cipher.... when I transpose it, I get Dbrown
     
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  10. Buck Turgidson

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    No racist. Boy who went to Rice = Riceboy

    It was a term of endearment back in the day.

    I apologize that you or anyone took it otherwise, but I can see how that happened. My bad.
     
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  11. bloodwings19

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    These arrogant Spankees fans that always bring up buzzer thing, or the trash can, let it rest.
     
  12. BlindHog

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    Not your bad, jumping to a "go to" conclusion is what is bad. you are owed an apology, not the other way around.
     
  13. Amshirvani

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    he went to Rice, named after William Marsh Rice
     
  14. jim1961

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    When I transpose Dbrown, I get lying b*stard.
     
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  15. Tomstro

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    Love how this silly sarcastic thread has become kinda serious after 2 games
     
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  16. marks0223

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    Owner of a Dynasty that's gone to a record 7 consecutive ALCS = Idiot. Gotcha.
     
  17. Rvo384

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    Bringing in a first time manager to run a ship of this magnitude is pure arrogance
     
  18. Tomstro

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    One thing I was afraid of with Espada was that he worked alongside dumbass Dusty for so long. I was worried that some of that dipshittery rubbed off on him.
     
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  19. jim1961

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    Fans who think all we need to do is show up to get another = Idiot.
     
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  20. Fulgore

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    Damn so Dusty will be blamed for Espada losing now? Lol
     

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