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[Official] Astros @ Twins

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Jun 19, 2009.

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  1. Castor27

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    Remember, no PBP in these threads and keep the chatter on topic (if it is about something other than this series, talk about it in another thread).





    6-19 Roy Oswalt, RHP (3-3, 4.37) vs. Kevin Slowey, RHP (9-2, 4.23) 7:10 on FSN

    6-20 Brian Moehler, RHP (3-4, 6.66) vs. Scott Baker, RHP (4-6, 5.30) 6:10 on FSN

    6-21 Wandy Rodriguez, LHP (5-6, 3.33) vs. Glen Perkins, LHP (2-3, 5.09) 1:10 on FSN
     
    #1 Castor27, Jun 19, 2009
  2. Rocketman95

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    sweepness!
     
    #2 Rocketman95, Jun 19, 2009
  3. moestavern19

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    Joe Mauer owns your very soul.

    Twins will take 2 of 3.
     
    #3 moestavern19, Jun 19, 2009
  4. MadMax

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    Astros take 2 of 3.

    but astros fans, if you haven't seen Joe Mauer play, make sure you watch him. they're not on ESPN as often as they should be, considering they have THE BEST HITTER IN THE GAME TODAY.

    yeah, i said it.
     
    #4 MadMax, Jun 19, 2009
  5. juicystream

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    When did the Cards trade Albert Pujols?

    Mauer is a sick hitter and is on fire this year. Then you have to face Morneau. *shudders*
     
    #5 juicystream, Jun 19, 2009
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    They are talking about Mauer possibly hitting .400.

    I doubt it will happen, and most experts think he actually could hit .400 if he didn't play Catcher, but won't since he does.

    I think he'll end up in the .370 range, which is still pretty darn awesome.
     
    #6 moestavern19, Jun 19, 2009
  7. BrooksBall

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    The Twins are dominant at home and in interleague play. Taking 2 out of 3 would be huge.
     
    #7 BrooksBall, Jun 19, 2009
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    He has a better chance than the most recent attempts. Neither Helton, Chipper, Gwynn, or Brett had an MVP batting behind them. Not to mention his season is shorter due to his injury to start the season.
     
    #8 juicystream, Jun 19, 2009
  9. MadMax

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    touche!!

    i suppose i value mauer's bat more because he hits that way while playing catcher.
     
    #9 MadMax, Jun 19, 2009
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    and he doesn't have that smirk when he's batting (at least i assume not).
     
    #10 Rocketman95, Jun 19, 2009
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    Nope, just those sideburns that make the Minnesota girls cream their pants :)
     
    #11 moestavern19, Jun 19, 2009
  12. Rocketman95

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    are you saying i grew up in the wrong state?
     
    #12 Rocketman95, Jun 19, 2009
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    We don't usually see comments like this on page 1 of an Astros thread... or any page for that matter. :D
     
    #13 BrooksBall, Jun 19, 2009
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    Luckily I have both Mauer and Pujols in my fantasy team :) Unfortunately I havent seen Mauer play much, very much looking forward to this series.
     
    #14 HeyDude, Jun 19, 2009
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    Glad we're done with the Rangers. They own our asses.

    Time to get back on the winning track!
     
    #15 Uprising, Jun 19, 2009
  16. No Worries

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    They are leading the league is runs scored, so they are owning everybody.
     
    #16 No Worries, Jun 19, 2009
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    what's amazing is....they've played REALLY well. and the angels have had one struggle after another.

    and today, the angels are only 1.5 games back....and it's getting awfully hot in Arlington.
     
    #17 MadMax, Jun 19, 2009
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    Texas is 6th in runs scored in the AL:


    Tampa Bay: 385 Runs Scored
    NYY: 367
    Boston: 354
    Toronto: 346
    Minnesota: 330
    Texas: 324

    In the NL, Philly, LA, and Colorado all have more runs scored as well.
     
    #18 Major, Jun 19, 2009
  19. BrooksBall

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    They do score a lot of runs but to be fair, they led all of baseball in runs scored last season yet finished 4 games under .500.

    This season, they have their usually potent offense combined with decent pitching instead of league-worst pitching.
     
    #19 BrooksBall, Jun 19, 2009
  20. No Worries

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    Minnesota? Damn looks like the Astros pitching is going get tested again.
     
    #20 No Worries, Jun 19, 2009
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