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« Reply #540 on: July 13, 2010, 09:50:45 AM » |
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Really, all that's left for the season is trying to squeeze some more "tickets sold" out of the fanbase. I fully expect Tony Eusebio's number to be retired in a ceremony in September. Maybe James Mouton's as well.
"Come see the future of the Astros!" is an easy sell, if they were at all concentrating on the future of the Astros. |
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« Reply #541 on: July 13, 2010, 09:51:23 AM » |
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Woo-hoo! Target audience reached!!
If Drayton'd send me a couple of round-trip plane tickets, I'd certainly attend. Then again, I'd also buy my game tickets from scalpers... |
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« Reply #542 on: July 13, 2010, 09:52:05 AM » |
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"Come see the future of the Astros!" is an easy sell, if they were at all concentrating on the future of the Astros.
Except that if they're realistic they know they've only got one or two pieces of the future of the Astros to show. |
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MusicMan
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« Reply #543 on: July 13, 2010, 09:53:34 AM » |
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Except that if they're realistic they know they've only got one or two pieces of the future of the Astros to show.
Which is what I'm saying. |
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« Reply #544 on: July 13, 2010, 09:53:37 AM » |
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"Come see the future of the Astros!" is an easy sell, if they were at all concentrating on the future of the Astros.
Castro is batting sub .200. Pam has already asked Hunter if he knows anyone from Arlington who can catch. #pillowtalk |
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MusicMan
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« Reply #545 on: July 13, 2010, 09:54:17 AM » |
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Pam has already asked Hunter if he knows anyone from Arlington who can catch. #pillowtalk
Unfortunately, she wasn't thinking about baseball. |
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« Reply #546 on: July 15, 2010, 04:46:33 PM » |
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Mets have tired of Oswalt, and now demand Myers!
Somewhat. Not really. According to BusterTweet: An interesting possibility among the starting pitchers that the Mets are considering: Brett Myers, who is having a good season for HOU.
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« Reply #547 on: July 15, 2010, 04:57:07 PM » |
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It's about time. There are only 16 shopping days left.
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« Reply #548 on: July 15, 2010, 05:51:00 PM » |
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Can I just say something here? Because virtually all the shit that I read that talks about teams possibly trading for Roy makes this huge deal about how big his contract is, and that he would have to be paid for not just this year, but- the horror!- NEXT year, too, when he'll still be under contract. So I just want to get this off my chest:
Dear contending baseball team (cc: local beat writers, Buster Olney types, et al),
Do you need a fucking starting pitcher or not? Do you want a really good one, or just an innings-eater type? ...You wanted Cliff Lee, didn't you? Yeah, well I don't think the Rangers are gonna be trading him anytime soon. But, damn, you need a really good pitcher like, today, don't you? December will be a little too late. And guess what: you're not alone. That team a game and a half behind you, they want the same kind of pitcher, and those two other teams trying to go for the Wild Card too. And we're not even talking about the AL yet. You know Kenny Williams is gonna go balls-in for some upgrades.
So you know you can't just lowball the Astros for Roy Oswalt. And that darn Ed Wade is saying they might not even pay any of his contract, let alone 90% of it like the guys at the NY Daily PostNews seem to think they should. And, I assure you, Drayton McLane does not need to "dump" any salary. That means you better show them the prospects. Oh, what's that shit you're muttering? You're gonna get Ted Lilly? Sure, right: you want Ted fucking Lilly starting the rubber match of a late-September series with your big rival? Really? You must be the Yankees. You must know you're gonna win your division anyway, and have Sabathia, Pettitte, etc. throwing for you. Wait, what? You're not the Yankees? Then you probably want somebody better than Ted Lilly, don't you?
Let's try a different tack: What if Oswalt were a free agent right now? You think you could sign him for a two-year deal, for less money then he's owed right now? Did you hear about the Lackey contract? Who would you rather have on your team? Do you start to get the picture? Yes... that's right, motherfucker: Supply and Demand. Two very powerful forces, very much at work here. Now, if you offer up better prospects than anybody else can, I have a feeling Drayton might toss a few mil your way... maybe. So, how badly do you want to get to the playoffs this year?
Sincerely,
Reuben
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« Reply #549 on: July 15, 2010, 06:06:48 PM » |
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Can I just say something here? Because virtually all the shit that I read that talks about teams possibly trading for Roy makes this huge deal about how big his contract is, and that he would have to be paid for not just this year, but- the horror!- NEXT year, too, when he'll still be under contract. So I just want to get this off my chest:
Dear contending baseball team (cc: local beat writers, Buster Olney types, et al),
Do you need a fucking starting pitcher or not? Do you want a really good one, or just an innings-eater type? ...You wanted Cliff Lee, didn't you? Yeah, well I don't think the Rangers are gonna be trading him anytime soon. But, damn, you need a really good pitcher like, today, don't you? December will be a little too late. And guess what: you're not alone. That team a game and a half behind you, they want the same kind of pitcher, and those two other teams trying to go for the Wild Card too. And we're not even talking about the AL yet. You know Kenny Williams is gonna go balls-in for some upgrades.
So you know you can't just lowball the Astros for Roy Oswalt. And that darn Ed Wade is saying they might not even pay any of his contract, let alone 90% of it like the guys at the NY Daily PostNews seem to think they should. And, I assure you, Drayton McLane does not need to "dump" any salary. That means you better show them the prospects. Oh, what's that shit you're muttering? You're gonna get Ted Lilly? Sure, right: you want Ted fucking Lilly starting the rubber match of a late-September series with your big rival? Really? You must be the Yankees. You must know you're gonna win your division anyway, and have Sabathia, Pettitte, etc. throwing for you. Wait, what? You're not the Yankees? Then you probably want somebody better than Ted Lilly, don't you?
Let's try a different tack: What if Oswalt were a free agent right now? You think you could sign him for a two-year deal, for less money then he's owed right now? Did you hear about the Lackey contract? Who would you rather have on your team? Do you start to get the picture? Yes... that's right, motherfucker: Supply and Demand. Two very powerful forces, very much at work here. Now, if you offer up better prospects than anybody else can, I have a feeling Drayton might toss a few mil your way... maybe. So, how badly do you want to get to the playoffs this year?
Sincerely,
Reuben
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« Reply #550 on: July 15, 2010, 06:23:18 PM » |
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Pert near perfect there Reuben. If I may just add a FTC for posterity...
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In the end, my dissolution with the game of baseball will not be a result of any loss of love for the game, rather from the realization that I can no longer bear the anger its supposed stewards cause to be built up in my soul. -Lee (01/08/2013)
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« Reply #551 on: July 15, 2010, 07:21:29 PM » |
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Outstanding, Ruben.
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« Reply #552 on: July 15, 2010, 07:40:16 PM » |
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Can I just say something here? Because virtually all the shit that I read that talks about teams possibly trading for Roy makes this huge deal about how big his contract is, and that he would have to be paid for not just this year, but- the horror!- NEXT year, too, when he'll still be under contract. So I just want to get this off my chest:
Let's try a different tack: What if Oswalt were a free agent right now? You think you could sign him for a two-year deal, for less money then he's owed right now? Did you hear about the Lackey contract? Who would you rather have on your team? Do you start to get the picture? Yes... that's right, motherfucker: Supply and Demand. Two very powerful forces, very much at work here. Now, if you offer up better prospects than anybody else can, I have a feeling Drayton might toss a few mil your way... maybe. So, how badly do you want to get to the playoffs this year?
Sincerely,
Reuben
i saw today that a key to the braves-blue jays trade was alex gonzalez' option for next year. granted, it is only 2.5 mil, but i would think that having one of the best pitchers in MLB over the last 10 years pulling down market value would be attractive. |
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« Reply #553 on: July 15, 2010, 08:08:43 PM » |
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Reuben:
Damn, son. That was awesome.
Mr. Happy
p.s. I'm not going to say "so fucking nominated" just to fuck with Coach!
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« Reply #554 on: July 16, 2010, 08:17:23 AM » |
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I think it's time that "so fucking nominated" got its own shorthand.
SFN is the yin to Jim's WFW yang.
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« Reply #555 on: July 16, 2010, 10:50:57 AM » |
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Reuben:
Damn, son. That was awesome.
Mr. Happy
p.s. I'm not going to say "so fucking nominated" just to fuck with Coach!
no, it was Alkie who gave you megashit for that. i just piled on, as is my wont from time to time. |
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« Reply #556 on: July 16, 2010, 03:44:34 PM » |
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I think it's time that "so fucking nominated" got its own shorthand.
SFN is the yin to Jim's WFW yang.
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« Reply #557 on: July 16, 2010, 07:54:37 PM » |
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no, it was Alkie who gave you megashit for that. i just piled on, as is my wont from time to time.
I think it was totally taken out of my intended tone. I was saying it with a smile on my face and was just joshin' Happy. I wasn't actually saying it to be a dick which is how I think it was interpreted. |
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« Reply #558 on: July 16, 2010, 08:03:30 PM » |
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I wasn't actually saying it to be a dick which is how I think it was interpreted.
I don't understand how that could have possibly happened. |
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I remember all the good times me 'n Miller enjoyed
Up and down the M1 in some luminous yo-yo toy
But the future has to change - and to change I've got to destroy
Oh look out Lennon here I come - land ahoy-hoy-hoy
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« Reply #559 on: July 16, 2010, 09:07:08 PM » |
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I don't understand how that could have possibly happened.
The first part or the second? |
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