Game Thread: Astros @ Twins, 8/9 @ 7:10 CT

[Riverbrian]

 

Nunez played well and that's why he played.
From the sounds of your strategy, you would have been yanking him in and out of the lineup to give someone else playing time. And then he likely wouldn't have played as well.

 

Not in and out

 

In In In In Out. 

 

And I'd be gentle with no yanking. 

[HitInAPinch]

I looked up the stats on Gattis.  Didn't really know what position he play.

 

A catcher:  6' 4"  270 lbs !

 

If Gattis can do it, so can Sano.  And Sano has a better arm!    

[jimmer]

Escobar should be playing on Sub Sundays (since that seems to be a thing here for as long as I can remember) and some other day games after night games.  That's when backups should play.

[wsnydes]

I looked up the stats on Gattis. Didn't really know what position he play.

 

A catcher: 6' 4" 270 lbs !

 

If Gattis can do it, so can Sano. And Sano has a better arm!

Sano for catcher 2016?

 

Hmm....

[jimmer]

Kepler is deceptively quick.

[wsnydes]

Not in and out

 

In In In In Out.

 

And I'd be gentle with no yanking.

The teenage boy in me is wondering if we're talking roster management or something much different...

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

and all that spitting....

don't you mean.. thpitting ?

[Hosken Bombo Disco]

What managing style was that, Riverbrian?

[D. Hocking]

 

Sano for catcher 2016?

Hmm....

 

and Mauer can be back-up - solving that infield log jam situation with smart solutions..  

[ScrapTheNickname]

And Rosario works a walk ...

 

Promo idea: Whenever Rosario walks twice in one game we give away airline tickets to anywhere in the world.

[HitInAPinch]

 

don't you mean.. thpitting ?

Sorry, couldn't find a Cat translator in time

http://johnkstuff.blogspot.com/uploaded_images/PDVD_023.5-766639.jpg

[big dog]

 

And Rosario works a walk ...

 

Promo idea: Whenever Rosario walks twice in one game we give away airline tickets to anywhere in the world.

Although free lodging on the Appalachian Trail seems more appropriate somehow

[jimmer]

 

And Rosario works a walk ...

 

Promo idea: Whenever Rosario walks twice in one game we give away airline tickets to anywhere in the world.

huh?  I must be on delay, he's still batting.  And now sits at 0-2 2Ks.

Edited August 10, 2016 by jimmer

[ashbury]

5. Coming Soon…

I am also in charge of tomorrow’s game thread, and I will be doing something special during tomorrow’s game. What will it be? Well, I think I’ll keep that secret for right now…

The best way to keep a secret is to let no one know you have one.

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

huh?  I must be on delay, he's still batting.  And now sits at 0-2 2Ks.

I drip with sarcasm.

Edited August 10, 2016 by ScrapTheNickname

[Riverbrian]

Geez... Rosario struck out on a pitch that almost hit the Chrysler sign on the Fox Trax. 

[big dog]

Yeah...the walk thing is inconsistent with the strikeout thing.

 

Let's Go, Polanco!

[HitInAPinch]

 

 

And Rosario works a walk ...

 

Promo idea: Whenever Rosario walks twice in one game we give away airline tickets to anywhere in the world.

http://www.charlesprogers.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Fantasy-Island.jpeg

[Platoon]

Santiago has 5 games with zero runs given up. 11 games with less then 2 earned. 9 games where he gave up 4 or more. 

 

Talk about Jekyl and Hyde

 

(this is part where everybody starts talking about Jekyl and Hyde)

Huge fan here of both Jekyl and Hyde. Depending on my mood, I waffle back and forth over which is my favorite.

[big dog]

 

Huge fan here of both Jekyl and Hyde. Depending on my mood, I waffle back and forth over which is my favorite.

Personally, I'm more of a Heckle and Jeckle guy.

 

[crapforks]

Like clockwork. Whenever Dick is announcing the count, and he announces the third ball, he immediately mentions the on-deck hitter. This isn't complaining about anything, but it is so incredibly consistent.

 

"now three and one; with Mauer on deck" Cant you just hear that read in his voice? 

[wsnydes]

Although free lodging on the Appalachian Trail seems more appropriate somehow

Free flights on Delta doesn't really motivate much at the moment.

 

Unless of course, I'm stuck on the Appalachian Trail for a few more days, then I'm all in.

 

Edit: my mobile autocorrect is failing me miserably tonight.

Edited August 10, 2016 by wsnydes

[Riverbrian]

 

Like clockwork. Whenever Dick is announcing the count, and he announces the third ball, he immediately mentions the on-deck hitter. This isn't complaining about anything, but it is so incredibly consistent.

 

"now three and one; with Mauer on deck" Cant you just hear that read in his voice? 

 

I've never noticed that but I will be listening for it now. 

[HitInAPinch]

 

I drip with sarcasm.

Ewwwww  !

 

Oh, wait a sec.   Nevermind....

[Platoon]

And Rosario works a walk ...

 

Promo idea: Whenever Rosario walks twice in one game we give away airline tickets to anywhere in the world.

Use Delta, a lot of their planes are empty right now!

[ScrapTheNickname]

 

Personally, I'm more of a Heckle and Jeckle guy.

Cool. I forgot about those two crows. Loved their comic books.

[Jham]

Just turned on the game, Santiago through 5 with only 67 pitches?  

[Riverbrian]

 

Like clockwork. Whenever Dick is announcing the count, and he announces the third ball, he immediately mentions the on-deck hitter. This isn't complaining about anything, but it is so incredibly consistent.

 

"now three and one; with Mauer on deck" Cant you just hear that read in his voice? 

 

If this is true

 

It is incredibly observant of you. 

 

Almost Creepy 

[Danchat]

Santiago's looking much better so far. Though this does kinda smell of deja vu from Nolasco's starts earlier this year...

[wsnydes]

If this is true

 

It is incredibly observant of you.

 

Almost Creepy

I'm disappointed that we didn't get another Sylvester and Tweety screenshot.