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[Official] Astros @ Phillies

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jul 24, 2017.

  1. NIKEstrad

    NIKEstrad Member

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    11 run lead.... I'm guessing AJ is going to try and get out of this game with Sipp and Hoyt, give everyone else a day off.

    This is why our bullpen is wearing down. If you can't leave a guy in with an 11 (or 8) run lead, he doesn't belong in the majors. (And this is why I want a lefty upgrade, leaving Sipp off the playoff roster.)
     
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  2. adw

    adw SuperClutchMan

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    Just release Sipp...

    he's basically Brewer in a Stros uni at this point
     
  3. Houstunna

    Houstunna Mr Graphix
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    Grand Slam
    Bases-clearing triple
    3-Run Homer

    in that order
     
  4. rocketpower2

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    It's time to DFA Sipp. He just is never going to be '15 Sipp again.
     
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  5. jsingles

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    Maybe it's being spoiled by this good season, but even in a blowout, to know that Sipp and Hoyte (who really started the season off well) are actual options is disheartening. These guys should rightfully take their proper spots after Keuchel and Harris return, let alone when we make a trade. We better make a trade.
     
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  6. T for 3

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    I love that Kalas outed that guy.
     
  7. Hustle Town

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    Missed it. Someone give me a recap
     
  8. Marteen

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    I'd rather have Chad Qualls than Sipp at this point.
     
  9. raining threes

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    Sipp even struggles to make an easy throw to 1st base accurately.
     
  10. T for 3

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    There is a guy that comes into the shot when a left handed batter is up who is holding two beers. People started tweeting about it, and Kalas chimed in and said it was fake. He puts the cans down when a righty comes up.
     
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  11. jsingles

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    How about brining Neshek back? He wasn't bad when he was here, better than a few of our current options. Worth a look I think if we don't get someone like Britton.
     
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  12. Houstunna

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    Keuchel back in the heezy.

    Nice shot with he, Lance, and Fiers.
     
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  13. KeuchelForPresident

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    I know a lot of fans would roll their eyes at this, but Luhnow can look at these things dispassionately. And I could see him doing it.

    He's not the first reliever I'd target, but he is a known entity to the Astros coaching staff and the team would know what they're getting.
     
  14. mvpcrossxover

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    aoki on a roll ever since correa went down
     
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  15. Houstunna

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    Oh good.... the leadoff is on.

    Let's maintain this great run-diff, mkay.
     
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    Even though watching Hoyt pitch makes my balls hurt, he's actually good for these late blowout innings.
     
  17. KeuchelForPresident

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    Winning pct back to a respectable .667
     
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  18. dandorotik

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    Now, every time I hear the announcer say Sipp, I gulp.
     
  19. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

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    Springer is on pace for 100 provided he is healthy the rest of the season.
     
  20. Uprising

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    Long game with that delay. Glad we got the win... And our runs per game average keeps climbing...
     

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