Houston Astros VS Chicago Cubs, 7:05PM CST
by Stros Bro on Sep 12, 2007 5:48 PM CDT
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| Rich Hill | Matt Albers |
| 8 - 8, 4.02 | 4 - 7, 5.88 |
Troy Patton was originally scheduled to start tonight, but is being replaced by Matt Albers due to Patton having soreness in his shoulder. Hopefully it's nothing serious, but if this is anything that could possibly get worse with Patton throwing, I wouldn't be against sitting him for the rest of the season.
No real intriguing pitching matchup tonight. The only significance of this game at all is for the Cubs who currently sit 1/2 game behind the Brewers in the NL Central. The Brewers have already lost today to the Pirates(who are now a whole game ahead of the Astros for the cellar in the NL Central), so the Cubs could close gap to sit tied for first with a win tonight. The Astros just hope to play spoilers... hell, I just hope they look decent.
On a minor note, the Astros acquire Dennis Sarfate from the Brewers. Sarfate looks to help bolster the Astros bullpen and brings a 2-7 record and a 4.52 ERA from triple-A this season with him. You'll probably see him tonight. The Astros designated Miguel Asencio for assignment. So basically, everything we traded for Willy-T, Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh for are now either hurt, or in the minors...
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| Cubs | Astros |
| Soriano, LF Jones, CF Lee, 1B Ramirez, RF Floyd, 3B DeRosa, 2B Kendall, C Theriot, SS Hill, P |
Pence, CF Biggio, 2B Berkman, 1B Lee, LF Loretta, SS Wigginton, 3B Scott, RF Quintero, C Albers, P |
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Line Ups
CF - Pence
2B - Biggio
1B - Berkman
LF - Lee
SS - Loretta
3B - Wigginton
RF - Scott
C - Quintero
P - Albers
Chicago
LF - Soriano
CF - Jones
1B - Lee
RF - Floyd
3B - Ramirez
2B - DeRosa
C - Kendall
SS - Theriot
P - Hill
Same Astros line up as last night. Can they produce another win?
OOPs
by entropic soul on Sep 12, 2007 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup
tonight it's Wiggy 6 and Scott 7.
No doubt a concession to Hill being a lefty
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Albers is pitching
Tsk Tsk Tsk
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Humberto and WGN
Game is on WGN so I can watch it on television.
I'm bemused by the fact the Astrso and Cubs are playing a baseball game in Houston when the Weather Channel allocates most of its time to Tropical Storm Humberto and its 50 mile an hour winds and 10 to 15 inches of rain expected in Houston tonight.
I'm surprised to see any crowd at Minute Maid tonight, but I see people in the stands. I'd be snuggled at home on a night like this one if I lived in Houston.
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
Just Wanted To Say
Loved It, Really
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Proposed to whom?
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Albers' Sinker,
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Astros Lead Off Hitter
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
Good Question
| Slot | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | .347 | .429 | .592 | 1.020 |
| #2 | .296 | .326 | .524 | .850 |
| #3 | .385 | .407 | .538 | .946 |
| #5 | .368 | .385 | .447 | .832 |
| #6 | .342 | .377 | .644 | 1.020 |
or something to that effect anyway.
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Hunter Pence's arm strength
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
or his release time
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
sorry if this is a double post
yes
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Dammit Luke
by entropic soul on Sep 12, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Hill has been really tough on lefties this year
Astros batters against the Cubs this year
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
GM Search
Smith indicates that something unexpected would have to occur for Cooper not to be named permanent manager.
In discussing why the interviews aren't very informative, Smith lets us know that someone involved in the interviews is asking "Do you want to be a champion?" and "Do you hate losing?" and somehow all the answers are predictable.
Cool
I especially hate losing!
Maybe I can be the GM! :)
Also, not surprised about Cooper. If he likes playing Luke Scott in RF everyday I say give him a chance.
by entropic soul on Sep 12, 2007 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
No, no, Me, Me!
And I want a team that plays hard!
I understand we have to be strong up the middle! And we just gotta have productive at bats!
Just wanting to be a champion ain't enough, entropic.
You've got to take your platitudes to the next level.
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll interview
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
with a perfect throw
by olPete on Sep 12, 2007 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
SAy What You Want About Q's Attitude
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Hunter Pence Misplayed that Floyd hit
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
line drive right at him
by olPete on Sep 12, 2007 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure...
Did y'all get
3 - 0
It'd be beautiful watching the vultures and carrion-eaters circle.
Hill looks pretty good
Albers doesn't look so bad if he could only hit that outside corner a little more.
But the Astros could come back if they get into that bullpen. They were a little stretched before last night.
by olPete on Sep 12, 2007 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Aflac Trivia
Didn't look anything up, but I'm saying Chris James.
Well The Answer They Gave Was
Bream's a real good guess I hand't thought of . . . but I'm staying with James as I go off to Retrosheet to find the anser.
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Donnels Was The Answer in 1994, Too.
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The name Chris Donnels
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I Remember He Broke In With The Mets
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
I keep thinking Art Howe
Sid Bream was a first baseman. If he was on the team that's a logical choice.
Maybe a back-up catcher or third baseman.
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Art Howe
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
My, how time flies
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
This game is boring
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions
Amusing item from Astros' mailbag:
If I had a dollar for every time McLane uses the word "champion," would I have enough money to buy the Astros?
-- Ludy T., College Station
Doubtful, but if you throw in "charging" and "leadership," you'd probably have enough to buy a solid spot starter/long reliever.
Don't Think
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Alyson Footer
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at the game last night
Answer: Yes! Watching smug Yankees fans lose after blowing any lead!
Did they have their
by olPete on Sep 12, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
3-1
Come-back time.
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions
The Cubs have 3 runs tonight
Coincidence? I think not!
Miracle of technology department:
Will Hunter Pence score?
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
If Soriano doesn't make an instant recovery
But bad move.
by olPete on Sep 12, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
he was safe
no he won't
Made even worse because Berkman got an infield single after that.
And Lee flied to center to end the inning.
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
What happens
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Good omen
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Another good omen
3-2.
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Orlando Palmeiro walked
Runners on first and third, one out.
Eric Bruntlett running for Palmeiro. Bruntlett scored the winning run last night.
Cubs having a big pow-wow on the mound.
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Bad Bad Omen
Game over.
Astros lose 3-2
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Announcer calls that
Never heard that one.
by olPete on Sep 12, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
It's more fun if you do
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It's Official
by Joe in Birmingham on Sep 12, 2007 10:51 PM CDT reply actions
Here Comes The 17-Game Win Streak
by rastronomicals on Sep 12, 2007 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Desperation setting in at Minute Maid
"Come see the Astros take on the Pirates for nearly half-price courtesy of the Astros latest E-Saver special. Order Field Box seats for $20 (regular price $37) or Bullpen Box seats for $14 (regular price $24)."
Not really that great a deal, since the total energy and ability level of both teams is about half at this point.
The Astros view from the bottom
Magic number for official elimination from wild card contention: 3 (San Diego)
Magic number for elimination from Central Division title contention: 7 (Milwaukee or Chicago)
Go TEXANS!
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NL Central Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chicago
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Cincinnati
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Houston
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Milwaukee
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Pittsburgh
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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St. Louis
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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