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[Official] Cubs @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Feb 25, 2009.

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  1. Cannonball

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    What a horrible play. Just bunt the ball.
     
    #141 Cannonball, Apr 7, 2009
  2. JunkyardDwg

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    A little late, but some pics from Opening Day:

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  3. DoubleRods

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    Damn, too many runners left on base again... extra innings!

    BONUS!
     
    #143 DoubleRods, Apr 7, 2009
  4. Gene the PIG

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    Word.

    I haven't see managing this bad, since Phil Garner.


    Great pics btw, JYD.
     
    #144 Gene the PIG, Apr 7, 2009
  5. Two Sandwiches

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    It's nice to see the Stros on TV again.

    Boy those unis are pretty sharp! I love them.
     
    #145 Two Sandwiches, Apr 7, 2009
  6. JLEW1818

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    any links to the game.... mine went off?
     
    #146 JLEW1818, Apr 7, 2009
  7. Cannonball

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    If you believe JD and Brownie, Bourn took it upon himself to pull back the bunt and swing away when he saw the wheel play was on.
     
    #147 Cannonball, Apr 7, 2009
  8. Hammer755

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    Cooper continues to be unimpressive, IMO. Why did he remove Lee in the double-switch if he didn't intend to use Valverde for more than an inning? Erstad is a better defender, obviously, but you don't play that card in a tie game.
     
    #148 Hammer755, Apr 7, 2009
  9. Cannonball

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    Same situation as in the 9th. Let's see if we've learned from our mistakes.
     
    #149 Cannonball, Apr 7, 2009
  10. cardpire

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    is he burning michaels? why not let hampton get in there and bunt here?
     
    #150 cardpire, Apr 7, 2009
  11. Hammer755

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    This is exactly what I was talking about. Lee would have been up with 2 on, 0 out - instead it's a PH. And it was completely wasted because Byrd relieved Valverde after one inning. Erstad could have pinch-hit for Valverde's spot in the ninth, and Lee would be batting right now.
     
    #151 Hammer755, Apr 7, 2009
  12. SamCassell

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    Keppinger makes contact, like he always does, and comes through in the clutch. Nice win!
     
    #152 SamCassell, Apr 7, 2009
  13. Cannonball

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    Nice win!
     
    #153 Cannonball, Apr 7, 2009
  14. Astro101

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    Woo Keppinger!
     
    #154 Astro101, Apr 7, 2009
  15. Legend Killer

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    Stros win !!!
     
    #155 Legend Killer, Apr 7, 2009
  16. H-townhero

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    nothing like beating the cubs :p
     
    #156 H-townhero, Apr 7, 2009
  17. JunkyardDwg

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    Two games. Two quality starts by our pitchers. Some pretty good bullpen work. A chance to win our first series right out the gate. I'll take that. Offense needs to get cranking a little more....ahem, Lee.

    I must say though, it was nice to see Pudge gun down a baserunner...something that was rare the past few seasons with Ausmus.
     
    #157 JunkyardDwg, Apr 7, 2009
  18. RocketManJosh

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    Good W tonight ... Too bad Wandy didn't get the W as he looked good tonight.

    Hope for many more like this.
     
    #158 RocketManJosh, Apr 7, 2009
  19. surrender

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    Just got back from MMP. Great game - Wandy pitched a gem, but let's see if he can take this form on the road.

    Also, I hate the Cubs and their fans
     
    #159 surrender, Apr 7, 2009
  20. Scottay

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    haha, Cubs suck. Good game, fun to see the boys again.
     
    #160 Scottay, Apr 7, 2009
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