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[Grantland] McCullers Lovefest

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by rocketpower2, Jun 19, 2015.

  1. rocketpower2

    rocketpower2 Member

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    http://grantland.com/the-triangle/mlb-lance-mccullers-houston-astros-changeup/

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/LMcCullers43">@LMcCullers43</a> has been ridiculous. Another 7 K's and no walks last night. He also threw this pitch (?!?!?!?): <a href="http://t.co/rYIqKAIh57">pic.twitter.com/rYIqKAIh57</a></p>&mdash; Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/CespedesBBQ/status/608439917006479363">June 10, 2015</a></blockquote>
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    I'll let y'all read the rest. Great article.
     
  2. crose

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    Good read.

    Has there been any mention from the FO about how many innings they're going to allow LMJ and VV throw this year?
     
  3. Rockets FTW

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    Lets pray for McCullers Elbow and arm...

    Seriously, he has so much potential. Glad he's an Astro.
     
  4. bobloblaw

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    Is it possible that this pitch was a change up? I don't get it. Looks like an intense sinker.

    That gif is perfect. Cabrera looking back at the ball in confusion... Conger appears to almost miss catching it, readjusting at the last second. Did he throw the same pitch before this? K zone has a strike at the exact same location.

    I love this guy.
     
  5. desihooper

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    Would be great if this payoff for the 4 years of futility paid off so handsomely. What a great time to be an Astros fan. Hoping we can enjoy a prolonged run with this core group of young, precocious talent!!
     
  6. Uprising

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    WOW. That pitch was sick! 94mph?! Are you kidding me? The movement. :eek:
     
  7. SuraGotMadHops

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    Looks like one of those hard Lidge sliders, but with more sweeping action.
     
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