But I do like that this nickname came from inside the clubhouse so has a lot more authenticity to it and that also means you have to take it a little tongue in cheek.
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zgood10 said:
Great piece on Hinch's road to managing
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22921401/houston-astros-gm-aj-hinch-unusual-career-path
Awesome...Quote:
Springer's favorite anecdote from the World Series is telling of Hinch's marriage of player management and analytics. After a 3-for-26 ALCS, Springer struck out four times in Game 1, and in the news conference afterward, Hinch was presented with two options: A) bench Springer, or B) slide him down from the leadoff spot in the order to an allegedly less pressure-filled location.
"One thing I tell players all the time is 'I have your back,'" Hinch says. "I wasn't going to abandon George. He'd had one bad game. Why on earth would I move him in the order?"
Hinch sent Springer a text:
It's not about the 0 for 4 or the strikeouts. It's about you going out and having fun and enjoying the best time of your baseball life because you never know if you're going to get back here. I've got your back. You're going to hit first tomorrow and set the tone for our team.
Springer, the World Series MVP who hit five homers and drove in seven runs over the next six games, responded immediately:
I'll be there for you.
zgood10 said:
Great piece on Hinch's road to managing
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22921401/houston-astros-gm-aj-hinch-unusual-career-path
I read part of the article with this kid standing over me crying and it looked like I was crying.
Wow, that's badass.friscodick said:zgood10 said:
Great piece on Hinch's road to managing
http://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/22921401/houston-astros-gm-aj-hinch-unusual-career-pathAwesome...Quote:
Springer's favorite anecdote from the World Series is telling of Hinch's marriage of player management and analytics. After a 3-for-26 ALCS, Springer struck out four times in Game 1, and in the news conference afterward, Hinch was presented with two options: A) bench Springer, or B) slide him down from the leadoff spot in the order to an allegedly less pressure-filled location.
"One thing I tell players all the time is 'I have your back,'" Hinch says. "I wasn't going to abandon George. He'd had one bad game. Why on earth would I move him in the order?"
Hinch sent Springer a text:
It's not about the 0 for 4 or the strikeouts. It's about you going out and having fun and enjoying the best time of your baseball life because you never know if you're going to get back here. I've got your back. You're going to hit first tomorrow and set the tone for our team.
Springer, the World Series MVP who hit five homers and drove in seven runs over the next six games, responded immediately:
I'll be there for you.
idk but it sucks, having to listen to the Brewers broadcast on the At-Bat Appirish pete ag06 said:
Why the hell aren't these exhibition games televised?
Correa Slam! 4-0 Astros
Charlie Morton's last 10 batters...
K, K, K, 6-3, E5, K, K, K, K, K
K, K, K, 6-3, E5, K, K, K, K, K
Pure stuff may be the nastiest on the staff.JJxvi said:
Charlie Morton's last 10 batters...
K, K, K, 6-3, E5, K, K, K, K, K
JJxvi said:
Charlie Morton's last 10 batters...
K, K, K, 6-3, E5, K, K, K, K, K
It's crazy to think that he's our 5th...
3 ground ball outs in the 5th for Morton, no strikeouts, BOOOOOO!!!
NotGibbs said:JJxvi said:
Charlie Morton's last 10 batters...
K, K, K, 6-3, E5, K, K, K, K, K
It's crazy to think that he's our 5th...
It's nuts.
The best lineup in 2017 for all intents and purposes stayed in tact, but we now have the best rotation in MLB and an improved BP.
That's why I can't fathom why the O/U for us 96.5. I'm taking the WAY over
Fangraphs has the O/U at 100 in one projection and 101 in another.Ag_07 said:
That's why I can't fathom why the O/U for us 96.5. I'm taking the WAY over
If, if, if everyone stays healthy 105 is a gimme.
God I can't wait for real baseball. So close.
Found this article helpful for scoping out what food I'll be trying out this season at MMP:
https://houston.sportsmap.com/ken-hoffman-reveals-19-outrageous-new-ballpark-foods-menu-astros-opening-day/
Found this article helpful for scoping out what food I'll be trying out this season at MMP:
https://houston.sportsmap.com/ken-hoffman-reveals-19-outrageous-new-ballpark-foods-menu-astros-opening-day/
Good Lord! Cheddar Biscuits with Burnt Ends? The .45 Express?? Yes, please.Wizard said:
God I can't wait for real baseball. So close.
Found this article helpful for scoping out what food I'll be trying out this season at MMP:
https://houston.sportsmap.com/ken-hoffman-reveals-19-outrageous-new-ballpark-foods-menu-astros-opening-day/
Loaded BBQ Funnel Cake
sounds like a sex movegougler08 said:
Loaded BBQ Funnel Cake
That burnt end sandwich from Jackson Street BBQ is very very nice. Obviously an unknown on how it will translate in the stadium, but its a great meal next dooragproducer said:Good Lord! Cheddar Biscuits with Burnt Ends? The .45 Express?? Yes, please.Wizard said:
God I can't wait for real baseball. So close.
Found this article helpful for scoping out what food I'll be trying out this season at MMP:
https://houston.sportsmap.com/ken-hoffman-reveals-19-outrageous-new-ballpark-foods-menu-astros-opening-day/
I love that the graph illustrated the perfectly mediocre team that Seattle always manages to field.
seems like the "window open" should be on the y-axis going up.
and the "window closed" on the y-axis going down
and the "window closed" on the y-axis going down
Did he respond during the game? So epic if so.
Pretty sure it was after
Ag_07 said:Farmer1906 said:Because of expectations?Ag_07 said:
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
Nah not really. Expectations are already high.
Mostly I just think it's a dumb comparison. It's comparing one of the best hitters of all time to a guy who hasn't had a ML AB.
Just not really a fan of it.
I think you're missing the point, it's just the fellas having fun with him. https://m.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-outfielder-prospect-Kyle-Tucker-nickname-12713127.php
BarryProfit said:Ag_07 said:Farmer1906 said:Because of expectations?Ag_07 said:
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
Nah not really. Expectations are already high.
Mostly I just think it's a dumb comparison. It's comparing one of the best hitters of all time to a guy who hasn't had a ML AB.
Just not really a fan of it.
I think you're missing the point, it's just the fellas having fun with him. https://m.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-outfielder-prospect-Kyle-Tucker-nickname-12713127.php
Are you telling me that baseball players joke around with each other?!?!?!
noastros4545 said:BarryProfit said:Ag_07 said:Farmer1906 said:Because of expectations?Ag_07 said:
Count me in the camp that isn't a fan of the TED nickname and comp.
I know...I'm no fun.
Nah not really. Expectations are already high.
Mostly I just think it's a dumb comparison. It's comparing one of the best hitters of all time to a guy who hasn't had a ML AB.
Just not really a fan of it.
I think you're missing the point, it's just the fellas having fun with him. https://m.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-outfielder-prospect-Kyle-Tucker-nickname-12713127.php
Are you telling me that baseball players joke around with each other?!?!?!
Tomorrow
Just watched some world series highlights to bring it all back. I'm FIRED up!
When will the regular season thread get started?? I'm getting friggen tired of "offseason"
It needs to be started by the same person that did it last year.
looking at you Mazag08
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