what's taking you so long to respond and explain why anything about what i said was dumb Nick? smartass know-it-all. still bitter about the realization that your idols craig biggio and brad ausmus suck?
We all know you already want changes... but if this team were to go on to win 8 out of 10 games, that would actually dissapoint you because it would prolong those "must needed changes". Hell, this team needed "must needed changes" last year, all the way up till the World Series. What an awful season that must have been for you.
Why the hell are you reverting to tossing verbal insults around? Are you that dissapointed by the win?
What's dumb is you thinking MLB organizations are as finnicky as fans who overreact to single games. If the organization wants to make a change somewhere, one game is not going to change that.
lol...why am I ???? correct me if i'm wrong, but you were the one you just called me out for no reason as making a "dumb post that should put me in the hall of shame". is "smart-ass" not warranted for that? are you that sensitive? dont dish it if you cant take it. and i am glad we won. and i would love to see us win 8 out of 10. i just am being realistic, and dont think this team has the same spark as our last 2 did. i hope i'm wrong, but yes, i think all it took was this one win to prolong changes. that's the mentality of this organization: lose 19 out of 20, suck for 19 games out of 20, but, if you win that 20th game, if you pitch a 1-2-3 inning that 20th game, if you go 2-4 that 20th game....it doesnt matter what happened those other 19, there is now enough hope to pray that we've all of a sudden gotten our crap together.
In no way would this team benefit from losing today. The organization is fully aware of their struggles and don't need another game in the loss column to clarify that. Plus they've already done a number of things (Huff acquisition, Gaetti firing, Wandy and Lane demotion, Scot promotion, Esnberg to the DL) to shake things up. A must needed win brings the team a game closer to Cincy heading into an important series with them.
well, i dont Major. i think that this organization is. especially because of the miracles they've witnessed the past 2 seasons.
Throwing out insults will always get positive responses. Why is it you can never argue a point unless you have to act like your in 5th grade again?
Man, JD said we have only come back from 3 or more down twice all year, prior to today's victory. i think burke's play may be the one to spark us. i really do wish i could anticipate who will be in the starting lineup everyday though. berkman's injury won't provide any stability. but it's most likely an opportunity for Scott to shine. Looking forward to some great pitching matchups this week (Clemens vs. Harang, Pettitte vs. Arroyo).
I love it when the Astros win before an off day. Now I wont have to sit around and stew over the loss. Hopefully this is the type of all out hustle effort the Astros need to get back on track. The cinci series is huge and the Stros better make a statement.
I think this is going to be one of the biggest series of the year coming up with Cinci. We HAVE to win 2 out of 3, and a sweep could do wonders for us.
No way, Major. Purp was actually on the phone, about to pull the trigger on a major trade but he saw today's game and was like "Oh hells no, I won't do this anymore."
All I can say is thank God it's over. Today they are off. They need to go play golf or go to the shooting range or something to relax and get their heads together. They are at home this next series so that's good for us fans but I don't think it's going to make an impact on their performances. They have to get their minds right. Clemens is scheduled to be on the mound so our pitching should be on point. Harang has a nice W-L ratio but his ERA isn't near as good as the Rocket's. He is 1-1 with a 6.26 ERA in his last four starts though so that's great news. In two starts against us he's 2-0 with a 3.29 ERA. We just desperately need runs because with Ken Griffey, Jr. they will be having plenty of support. That is what the team should be focusing on. Right now the Reds are 5 up on us in the wild card and for 2nd in the NL Central being 4 1/2 games behind the Cards. We are 9 1/2 games back. We are freaking 5 games under .500 and it sucks.
Great game. Glad we finally won one, and avoided the sweep. Who know's Burke's hustle to beat a routine grounder might be the spark this team needs. Kind of like the barret incident last season. Well, I thought the Cardinals series was huge at the end of the first half, this series with the reds is about as big as they come. We could really gain some good ground, or lose a lot this series. Oh, and about the Tejada rumor. I'd so pull the trigger on that one....but yeah, if only I was the GM. ....ofcourse the team would be screwed if I was.
You are the second person I have "talked" to today that referred to Burke as a spark. I told them I think he's the spark of our team this season. We have to keep him healthy and he has to stop killing himself trying to make catches in the outfield. We will need him at 2nd in a few years.
