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[Official] Reds @ Astros

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Castor27, Apr 17, 2009.

  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).

    4-17 Johnny Cueto, RHP (0-1, 6.00) vs. Roy Oswalt, RHP (0-2, 6.23) 7:05 on FSN

    4-18 Aaron Harang, RHP (1-1, 0.64) vs. Wandy Rodriguez, LHP (0-1, 3.00) 6:05 on FSN

    4-19 Edinson Volquez, RHP (1-1, 9.64) vs. To be announced 1:05 on FSN

    4-20 Bronson Arroyo, RHP (2-0, 4.38) vs. Mike Hampton, LHP (1-1, 2.45) 7:05 on FSN
     
  2. Hayesfan

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    This guy is in the Reds head. I was listening to talk radio this morning... Oswalt has a 23-1 record against the Reds.

    Are you kidding me?? 23-1??

    Sigh, I guess I can chalk this game up as an auto loss.
     
  3. Chilly_Pete

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    He is off to a slow start, hopefully he can get it going against a team he has had success against.
     
  4. kaleidosky

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    WLWW

    Harang will eat us up.. otherwise, good showing by all. Who gets Moehler's spot...Sampson? call-up?
     
  5. Chilly_Pete

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    Alberto Arias I believe.
     
  6. JLEW1818

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    I've been waiting for this game for a while, Roy vs Reds....

    We see the real Roy tonight

    7-1 Stros win
     
  7. TheRealist137

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    Why not, I am predicting a sweep.
     
  8. JLEW1818

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    we need it!
     
  9. Hayesfan

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    Sadly you may just get what you wish for... we were like 4-12 against yall last year... or something nuts like that.

    I like our young kids though. Lots of potential in our lineup.
     
  10. bigdaddy

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    It would be nice to see Pulino come up and get the start,do well gain some confidence and become the pitcher they have been hoping he would be. He has had a good start in RR, but who knows if it would translate to the majors.
     
  11. juicystream

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    I'll say WWLW. I'm afraid our game 3 pitcher will be terrible.
     
  12. BrooksBall

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    FlyerFanatic YOU BOYS LIKE MEXICO!?! YEEEHAAWW
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    i think we (reds) can actually take 3 of 4, not saying it will happen. for the first time in a long time our pitching actually stacks up with the competition. would love to see us do better on the road this year
     
  14. JLEW1818

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    I played against Jay Bruce in high school. good ole texas boy
     
  15. Hayesfan

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    I love Jay Bruce. He is my current fave player on the roster. There are t-shirts here in Cincinnati that say "Bruce Almighty" on them. :) I had to buy one.
     
  16. BrooksBall

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    The Reds have some really nice young talent between Volquez, Cueto, Bruce and Votto.

    Cueto was supposed to have a breakout year last season but Volquez was the one that shined. He was arguably the best pitcher in baseball for the first few months of 2008. This may be the year for Cueto to final live up to expectations. Both pitchers have really nasty stuff.
     
  17. JLEW1818

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    yep he seemed like a good guy... my buddy stuck him out back in a high school tourney.... I guess that would be cool to tell your friends about, "see that guy on tv?, ya i stuck him out"

    lol
     
  18. JLEW1818

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    maybe the stros should try it. Pence for example... Keep the farm system strong, that is where it is at...
     
  19. BrooksBall

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    Quite the injury list for us less than 10 games into the season:

    Moehler, Brocail, Backe, Matsui, now Valverde and Keppinger.

    Berkman had a shoulder issue going into opening day. Boone didn't make it to opening day due to a serious heart issue.

    Then you have to consider Hampton's history, Ortiz missed all of 2008 after TJ surgery, Sampson is coming off elbow surgery, Lee missed the end of last season with a broken finger, Keppinger busted his knee cap last season, guy's like Erstad and Blum aren't exactly young so if they have to play more than expected... one of our few good prospects, Chris Johnson, is on the DL in Round Rock with an injured hand after being hit by a pitch...
     
  20. Hmm

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    a list that with the exception of Matsui and Keppinger inspires a big who cares from me..
     

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