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IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

G-Fafif Oct 04 2019 12:02 PM

Astros and Rays in the battle to backstop the Twins.

Frayed Knot Oct 04 2019 01:35 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Astros fans have got to be sick of consistently getting the worst time slot even with their recent success. In this case it's a 1:00 (local time) on a weekday and they get that one every single time or at least until the number of teams whittle down enough. One can almost imagine the conversations at the network: Let's see now for our prime time slot: Do we program the Yanx, the Sawx, or that team from Houston whose name I can't remember right now?

HahnSolo Oct 04 2019 02:09 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

And Houston is the 7th biggest TV market. Not like they're in Buffalo or something. No offense to Buffalo intended.

G-Fafif Oct 04 2019 02:25 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Astros seem to be making the most of their matinee.

Centerfield Oct 04 2019 02:33 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

I would love to see the Rays win, but we can't take the chance that anyone faces the MFY's in the ALCS except Houston. Go Stros.

G-Fafif Oct 04 2019 05:58 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

I listened to the Rays radio crew, which felt compelled to explain to those just tuning in for the first time all season that sometimes a team that loses the first game of a series comes back to win it. A valuable lesson to gnaw on in the frontrunning portions of the Bay Area tonight following Houston's 6-2 victory.

Fman99 Oct 05 2019 08:32 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

I hate the 4th inning pitching changes. It didn't used to be like this. These managers are just plain dumb. Snell threw 48 pitches in 3 2/3 and gave up a single home run and you pull him? What's the fucking point of that?

LWFS Oct 05 2019 10:54 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

This Game 2-- in which the Rays' strike-zone judgement just got powered up to, like, God-level-- just got really weird in the ninth here.

Frayed Knot Oct 06 2019 07:23 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

This game -- Final score = 3-1 in 8-1/2 innings -- somehow managed to surpass the Yanx/Twins game in length. Clocking in at 3:46 for a game that didn't start until after 9:00 (EDT) -- on a Saturday!!, it ended just shy of midnight. So how many kids, even those who are Astros/Rays fans, were unable to watch the game? Answer = Most, if not all. And how many adults in the eastern time zone (which only comprises about half the nation) other than Astros/Rays fans, do you suppose stuck with that game from first pitch to last? Tell me it was 100 and I'd bet the 'Under'

G-Fafif Oct 07 2019 01:14 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Good to hear the Trop rock, as long as it doesn't impede the Astros' ultimate mission of not allowing the MFYs in the World Series.

Centerfield Oct 07 2019 01:32 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Agreed. I mean, I like the Rays and all, but you know, we have to stay focused on the big picture here.

HahnSolo Oct 07 2019 01:42 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Not that I agree with him, but I have an MFY acquaintance who really wanted to avoid the Rays...to the point that he didn't want the best overall record just so they could avoid TBR in this round. Even if it meant giving up home field in the ALCS. I mean, that meant playing Minnesota, so they got a first round bye.

Frayed Knot Oct 07 2019 02:02 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Well it's looking like the Astros are NOT going to be the most well rested team heading into the next round as Greinke got bounced around today (3 HRs) and the Rays lead 9-3 in the 7th

bmfc1 Oct 08 2019 05:34 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Do you want Tampa to win today because they are the underdog, decisive games are fun, and Td'A or do you want Houston to win so they have an extra day off to face the MFYs?

Centerfield Oct 08 2019 06:50 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Astros need to TCoFB today.

Lefty Specialist Oct 08 2019 07:44 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

=Centerfield post_id=23975 time=1570539050 user_id=65] Astros need to TCoFB today.

Yeah, no more screwing around. Rays got their win, now put the hammer down.

Centerfield Oct 08 2019 08:42 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

I would rank my post-season priorities as such: 1. Eliminate the Yankees at all costs. That means rooting for better teams to win in preparation for a potential showdown with the Yankees. 2. Make sure the Yankees have been eliminated. 3. Check one more time. You can never be too safe. 4. Eliminate Atlanta 5. Eliminate Washington 6. Sit back and enjoy the postseason.

Frayed Knot Oct 08 2019 05:02 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Astros going with Justin Verlander on short rest tonight despite it NOT being a lose-or-go-home game from Houston's point of view. I guess this means George Stone will be available out of the bullpen.

Frayed Knot Oct 08 2019 06:50 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

So this (Verlander) strategy isn't exactly working out so far.

Fman99 Oct 08 2019 06:52 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

And it's blowing up on them. How. Stupid. Didn't they have a five man rotation that won them 100+ games? Hey, it's the playoffs, let's reinvent the wheel.

Methead Oct 08 2019 07:10 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Two catchers in the booth is pretty annoying.

Frayed Knot Oct 08 2019 07:11 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Oct 09 2019 06:12 AM

Wade Miley is/was the starter getting skipped here as Houston seems determined to ride Verlander/Cole/Greinke. Problem with Miley is that he had a horrid September: 5 starts where he totaled just 11-1/3 innings while coughing up 21 Runs on 28 Hits Brad Peacock was the #5 guy who got tossed over when they acquired Greinke at the deadline and I'm not sure if he's even active for this series. (oe: he's not)

G-Fafif Oct 08 2019 09:27 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Gonna need whichever storyline emerges from Game Five... “near-death experience” “team of destiny” ...to stay strong in ALCS.

Frayed Knot Oct 09 2019 08:14 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

In addition to their pitching problems, it would be nice if the Astros decided to score in this series. Just 1 run last night, 4 runs combined in the two games in Tampa, and 11 total in the series. All this from the #3 scoring team in the AL (the Twins were #2 so that didn't work there either). Hit like that and you're lucky to even see a Game 5 btw, last night was (yet another) 8-1/2 inning/low-scoring game that took nearly 4 hours (3:49) to play

Johnny Lunchbucket Oct 09 2019 08:21 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

The relay getting Altuve out at the plate is a hightlight worth seeing if you ain't yet. [TWEET]https://twitter.com/CoachYourKids/status/1181735340282929153[/TWEET]

Frayed Knot Oct 09 2019 08:53 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

It was a great play all around -- perfectly played off the wall by Kiermaier, perfect throw by Kiermaier, perfect and quick relay by Adames and nice tag by Travis ... although if Altuve slides more directly into home plate he's probably safe too. That slide past the plate and reach back with your hand works in some circumstances but not all and I don't think on this one. Keith would have gone off on that.

bmfc1 Oct 09 2019 11:25 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Gorgeous. The throw hits Adames a little high but it's high on the glove side which is where it's supposed to be and Adames already has started to turn toward home as he catches the ball. If I was still coaching, I'd show the little bastards that clip over and over again.

Methead Oct 09 2019 12:02 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

How can it be a perfect relay if Jeter didn't throw it?

Frayed Knot Oct 09 2019 12:09 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

=Methead post_id=24059 time=1570644121 user_id=61] How can it be a perfect relay if Jeter didn't throw it?

Duh!! Because he learned how to do it while growing up and watching Jeter!!

Frayed Knot Oct 10 2019 07:29 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Things sailing along nicely for Houston -- up 4-1, Cole cruising thru 7 with a below average pitch count -- but I'm always wary when you score early in the game and then try to sit on the lead for the remainder of the game; sooner or later you'll regret not adding on. Houston's first four batters of the game scored but they don't have a hit since!

MFS62 Oct 10 2019 07:32 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Last time I looked it was 4-1 Astros. I was listening on radio driving home from work. But the radio announcer (I don't know which one) said something I hadn't heard or read before. He said that a ball hit to left wasn't a home run because the baseballs used in the playoffs are different from those used during thr regular season. Has anyone else heard that? Later

Fman99 Oct 10 2019 08:00 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Go 'Stros. Still the best shot of whose left at beating the MFY's, if you ask me. "Most" anything "in postseason history" records are the dumbest. They added so many games! Just stifle all that.

kcmets Oct 10 2019 08:10 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

=MFS62 post_id=24216 time=1570757549 user_id=60]He said that a ball hit to left wasn't a home run because the baseballs used in the playoffs are different from those used during thr regular season. Has anyone else heard that?

There's been some stories that the baseball has been de-juiced.



Everything is a thing these days.

LWFS Oct 10 2019 08:11 PM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Frayed Knot wrote: Things sailing along nicely for Houston -- up 4-1, Cole cruising thru 7 with a below average pitch count -- but I'm always wary when you score early in the game and then try to sit on the lead for the remainder of the game; sooner or later you'll regret not adding on. Houston's first four batters of the game scored but they don't have a hit since! Well, there y'are.

Frayed Knot Oct 11 2019 03:36 AM Re: IST 2019: ALDS — HOU vs TBR vs MIN shortcomings

Last time I looked it was 4-1 Astros. I was listening on radio driving home from work. But the radio announcer (I don't know which one) said something I hadn't heard or read before. He said that a ball hit to left wasn't a home run because the baseballs used in the playoffs are different from those used during thr regular season. Has anyone else heard that? Later https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/ny-mlb-playoffs-dejuiced-ball-home-runs-20191011-qjwryjvuijbxbjejxzpb3zsfie-story.html