Yeah and I was pissed, not at Bruntlett but at the damn fireworks guy. If they had some how lost that game I was going to blame him.
Yea seriously thank god, I was scared that we got burned on that trade. Duckworth was a total waste, Astacio has been up and down but mostly down but buchholz is looking really good.
I recall when early in Oswalt's career, I had that feeling...Others said it was too early, but I knew...I'm feeling it about Buchholz, early or not. mark these words:, a future ace...!
I was wondering what all the hype with Buchholz had been about since his minor league numbers were never really eyepopping. Then you see him in action and a guy with a 94-95 fastball and just a sick curveball...when he gets control down, you see performances like tonight. Having a catcher like Ausmus early in his MLB career and being around pros like Roy O and Pettitte may do wonders for him down the road. When you have Roy O anchoring your rotation for years...then 3 more young guys showing a ton of promise in Wandy, Backe, and Buchholz...AND your best prospects are projected frontline pitchers (Hirsch, Patton, Barthmeier), you're in good shape on the mound. I just wish the injury bug/Roger hadn't hit and Nieve wasn't forced into the rotation.
I have noticed that Taylor can also throw that curve for strikes. Whenever you can pitch backwards like that as in throw the breaking ball on fastball counts, the fastball looks so much better and can be used as an out pitch. Hopefully his confidence in his breaking pitches continues to grow and he can be as productive as Roy was in his rookie year.
Those kids are alright. Wandy, Taylor B. and Nieve. Heck, our whole farm system is stacked with future horses(Patton, Brian B., Hirsch). Our rotation is just going to get better in the years to come. I'm thinking Rocket and Backe might not have a place in the rotation of the KIDS keep it up. Hmmm, Rocket in long relief? Nah......Astros '06 rotation motto: "Our No.5 pitcher has 341 wins." Come back Rocket.....you know want to!
couldn't agree more. pure overcoaching. and i realize how poor of a fielder biggio is and still never agree with this.
Bruntlett didn't make the relay throw, he started the DP. And it was his quick transfer from glove to hand to throw that made it possible. I honestly don't think Biggio would have done it. Hell, most 2Bs in the league wouldn't have. I remember getting mad when the ball was hit because I didn't think there was any way we turn two, so a run would have scored. Then Bruntlett did his magic.
I can't remember, but there was a game last year where Bruntlett bobbled a ball in the 9th also. I think it was in the playoffs, or right before it.
The point is that it is not "over-managing" to make a defensive substitution in a close game. If folks complain about bringing in a guy "cold" to replace someone then no one would ever get replaced. It is highly unfortunate that Bruntlett made that error. It cost Buchholz a chance to have his first win be a 1-hit shutout. It forced Garner to use Lidge. Bottom line is that Garner cannot be afraid to make moves and players should be ready to perform when called upon. Garner will continue to make that type of move and he should continue to do so.
Today, playing left field and batting sixth for your Houston Astros, out of Louisville, Kentucky, CHRIS BURKE!
I dont.. now that Alfonso Soriano plays left field, Biggio is statistically the worst second baseman in baseball. That was a nearly impossible double play to pull off. Listen to the color commentary. The analysts were stunned that they were going for two rather than going for one and protecting home.
