Daily MLB Banter

[Rico]

[Naturalhoosier]

We’re on a collision course for a Houston - Philadelphia World Series. Battle of the Green Mascots!!!

I put my name in the lottery so hopefully I’ll get to one WS in Philly.

Let’s Go Astros!!!!

[Rico]

50 minutes ago, Naturalhoosier said:

We’re on a collision course for a Houston - Philadelphia World Series. Battle of the Green Mascots!!!

I put my name in the lottery so hopefully I’ll get to one WS in Philly.

Let’s Go Astros!!!!

Houston, we have a problem.  Go Phillies!

[Naturalhoosier]

46 minutes ago, Rico said:

Houston, we have a problem.  Go Phillies!

Phillies are hot no doubt. It’ll be a great series. Should be anyway. 

[LamarCheeks]

Hoskins just hit another bomb, not long after Schwarber -- ahem --- stole second. (Was initially ruled out, but obviously was safe -- call  was overturned). 

When Hoskins unloaded, the Padres left fielder didn't move an inch.

I've always wondered about that: If an outfielder doesn't even turn around on a blast like that, isn't he sorta showing up his pitcher? 

[IUc2016]

Schwarber headed to the World Series again. 
 

I loved watching him in college, but never would have guessed he would have this type of career. So cool to see

[Alford Bailey]

4 hours ago, LamarCheeks said:

Hoskins just hit another bomb, not long after Schwarber -- ahem --- stole second. (Was initially ruled out, but obviously was safe -- call  was overturned). 

When Hoskins unloaded, the Padres left fielder didn't move an inch.

I've always wondered about that: If an outfielder doesn't even turn around on a blast like that, isn't he sorta showing up his pitcher? 

I’d say it was just hit extremely well LOL!

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich]

So I watched some MLB for the first time since Barry Bonds played... Watched the last 3 innings of the Phillies game. Awesome to see Schwarber have this much fun. 

[HinnyHoosier]

Looks like it’s time for everyone to be a Phillies fan. Even Astros fans should consider making the change.


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[Naturalhoosier]

1 hour ago, HinnyHoosier said:

Looks like it’s time for everyone to be a Phillies fan. Even Astros fans should consider making the change.


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Piss on that. Go Astros!!!!

[HinnyHoosier]

Piss on that. Go Astros!!!!

You misspelled Asstros.


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[Naturalhoosier]

20 hours ago, HinnyHoosier said:

You misspelled Asstros.


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He’s mad mad! 

[Rico]

On 10/24/2022 at 1:46 PM, Naturalhoosier said:

Piss on that. Go Astros!!!!

Speaking of piss...I used to drink Stroh's.

[Alford Bailey]

Dusty Baker will screw it up

[Naturalhoosier]

1 hour ago, Alford Bailey said:

Dusty Baker will screw it up

Unfortunately I don’t disagree. 

[JSHoosier]

1 hour ago, Alford Bailey said:

Dusty Baker will screw it up

There are some Yankees fans that would trade Boone for Baker.

[LIHoosier]

3 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

There are some Yankees fans that would trade Boone for Baker.

Me in 2 seconds, can we give Houston some of the Yankees "nerds" too?

[JSHoosier]

15 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

Me in 2 seconds, can we give Houston some of the Yankees "nerds" too?

There are plenty of "nerds" in the Astros FO, they just make better decisions.

Plus Steinbrenner values financial flexibility so much that they pass on great players that fill holes because of big long term contracts and go with aging vets that are more expensive on short deals i.e. Donaldson.  Someone should've been fired for not even calling Machado in favor of Andujar.

[JSHoosier]

The Yankees have a "mental skills" coach and for motivation he showed the team a video of the 2004 collapse against Boston.... And announced Boone will be back with talks of bringing back Cashman.  How can the most successful franchise in league history be content with being so incompetently run?

[Naturalhoosier]

16 hours ago, JSHoosier said:

There are plenty of "nerds" in the Astros FO, they just make better decisions.

Plus Steinbrenner values financial flexibility so much that they pass on great players that fill holes because of big long term contracts and go with aging vets that are more expensive on short deals i.e. Donaldson.  Someone should've been fired for not even calling Machado in favor of Andujar.

The Astros owner, Jim Crane has never been one to buy into huge FA contracts. Thats a blessing and a curse for a time when ‘win now’ seems to be the general mantra.