Arizona Diamondbacks at Houston Astros, Aug 21, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
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and now the same Geico, Wolfenstein, and mlb.com shop commercials i’ve seen a zillion times on mlbtv
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
lol yeah
Not to mention the volume is off and usually you get blasted.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
3 Doors Down "Let me Be Myself"
makes me want to buy the CD. I like what little we hear of that song
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone loaned me the Mercyme CD
I could n’t finish it .
It’s like BoysNextDoor Lite
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I tune in with Michael Bourn batting (he reaches on a muffed play)
and I hear a long loud rumble of thunder. It must be storming in Houston.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions
yes...that's what I hear.
we could use some of the rain in Austin…but it’s not forecasted to come this far.
Which city is better
Houston or Austin?
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions
ha!
I’ve lived both places. No comparison in my mind…I’ve always liked living in Austin. But I like some things about Houston, too.
I've heard
some good things about Austin. Houston not so much, but I’ve only talked to one person and he lives in Ft. Worth.
I’m looking at relocating to that area sometime next decade, which is why i’m asking.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Our Governer
took a vacation to South America
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
ah ha.
As for Houston….it’s a mixed bag. It’s too sprawling and too much traffic. A flat, humid landscape. But it is a big city, and it has all the things that you can like about a big city. It’s diverse and bustling. Dallas is a big city too, but I prefer the feel of Houston.
Austin is a beautiful city in the hill country. The biggest problem is that it is growing too big, and it may lose it’s character.
I’ve never cared for the big city life, I think I could handle Houston though especially if I have season tickets =P
Austin sounds more up my alley, but it’d probably be determined more on finding a job in either place.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Did his wife enjoy the trip?
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
His wife didn’t know and neither did his office, or anyone else in South Carolina for that matter.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I know (It was in the papers here)
I was just kidding around
On a more serious matter – I also read South Carolina has the worst unempolyment rate of any state (except maybe Michigan)> Why is that?
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't say for certain
I’ve heard we’re pretty bad with the unemployment. We’re pretty low on the education totem poll, and high on the crime poll, so that might have something to do with it. My opinion is that a lot of people are still living in the 70’s and 80’s technology wise, and general laziness. A lot of people run to the unemployment line instead of the job line.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Austin Austin Austin
Actually I have not lived in either for 20 years but back in the day Austin was the easy choice
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Hunter Pence strikes out on a filthy changeup
End of the 2nd
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions
Gutsy (risky) but pays off play by Lance Berkman
Grabbed bunt and threw to third just in time to get lead runner
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
Petit’s stuff doesn’t seem imposing, but the Astros are having trouble with him. Maybe that bit of funk in his delivery is deceiving them.
Kaz Matusi
Browmnie says Matsui is 0 for16 since getting hit # 2000. Wasn’t he like 0 for 16 before getting that hit # 2000 (and a weak grounder it was too)
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions
wow
.583avg .615obp 1.5slg 419ops+
albeit 3 games but still, his favorite team to face so far.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ah
I thought I was looking at his career line, but I only had 2009 selected on b ref.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Diamondbacks keep threatening
That’s not good.
Astros haven’t done anything
That’s not good either
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions
It's more frustrating
to see the Astros not able to get a hits off Petit.
Of course tomorrow we’ll here about him being a pitcher these veterans have never seen before…
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
D'Backs 0 Astros 1
Hunter walks, Hunter steals second.
Scores on a double to left by Keppinger.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
Reds Fans on Dusty Baker
I went to Reds Reporter for a quick check. Reds are losing to Pirates tonight; and are in damger of being passed by the Pirates in the standings. I wondered if the Reds fans supported Dusty Baker or wanted him fired. It didn’t take long to find this exchange:
I hate him so much. With Robert Novak dead, Dusty could well be in my top 10 "people I’d have a hard time not punching in the face" list.
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by PeteyHendrix on Aug 21, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Is Dusty Baker a Douchebag of Liberty? Phone’s ringing, Dude.
by rjdio on Aug 21, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would go to church every sunday for the rest of this year if it meant the Reds going to the playoffs in 2010 and Dusty being fired at the end of this year. I’m not Christian nor kidding.
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
At least
they finally ride themselves of the base clogging Dunn.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
With so many bats flying into the stands
I don’t undersntd why it seems like no one is ever injured by them
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
You'd think
That with the prospect of getting some memorabilia for a bat someone aware of what’s going on would jump in front of someone unaware or in danger of getting hit.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I saw a little girl get hit but I can't remember the game
I think it scared her more than anything else
Cubs officially were sold today
in case you missed that story
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
No reason for that error
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
More precisely
No excuse for that error
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
I’m sorry did you say something.
mmmmm butterfingers…..
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
From Brian McTaggart on twitter
Keppinger has as many hits tonight as Matsui’s had in last 10 days. Just saying #diamondbacks v #astros
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions
You know it's a boring game
when the Coors light freeze can is a lightning strike.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions
Michael Bourn is definitely exciting
He so often turns nothing to something; or something to something more
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions
Berkman has two hits that should have been outs
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions
Carlos Lee walked to load the bases
One out for Geoff Blum
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions
Bases still loaded for Hunter Pence
2 outs
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
no score
bases left loaded
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by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
Hunter w/ bases loaded
Those were some shocking stats both for this season and his career. If I saw correctly, 0-for-11 this season with 6 SOs and an AVG around .200 for his career. Yikes! Not clutch.
Bottom of seventh
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Between Roy and Wandy
Bullpen getting needed rest
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Pirates beat Reds
Brewers beat Nationals
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions
I would like to retract my earlier frustration
and instead place it on Miguel “double play” Tejada
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps he needs moer rest.
What is his DP rate, pre and post All Star?
by entropic soul on Aug 21, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure of his rate
but that was his 21 GIDP this season
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
You're kidding??
Tejada has not come to bat yet on MLB.TV
A homerun here would give him a big boost says Bil lBrown
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Uncanny
Tejada is tired. You can see it at the plate and in the field. It’s not like GIDPs are anythign new for him but his overall play is suffering and he looks lifeless out there.
That's the other thing
How come a manager allows a player to influence his decision on when he get’s a break?
Obviously Tejada needs to be sitting more, but anytime Cooper schedules a day off he allows Tejada to talk him out of it.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Good question
I think it happens in all walks of life though
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
A manager's job
Is to put players into a position where they can succeed.
He also needs to be decisive, accountable and in charge. Three characteristics that Cooper does not have.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Hyper Aggressive Coop
He’s just gung ho about everything, never takes his foot off the pedal.
Footer says Valverede available
Get your blood pressure medication now.
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
Diamonbacks have two errors
Both arguably due to Michael Bourn’s quickness and speed
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
I would have let LaTroy Hawkins continue
He looked good in the eighth
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by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Roberts strikes out to end the game
everyone can breath now
by Timothy De Block on Aug 21, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions
ASTROS WIN 1-0
three game winning streak
The Wizard and the Magic Wand do their magic on back to back nights
Astros fan for life
by Joe in Birmingham on Aug 21, 2009 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
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