TJones Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Thanks, Houstonian. You know, I still don't get the whole National League/American League thing. Also, how can some cities have two teams in the same sport? For example: Chicago's White Sox & Cubs, NY's Mets & Yankees, L.A.'s Clippers & Lakers. What are the chances of Houston getting two professional teams in the same sport? I can't see it with football because our football blows, but what about the NBA or MLB? The reason why L.A. can support 2 teams is simple, almost every major hollywood star or past star has a season ticket to the Lakers, and they are always sold out because the seats that are left are sold to people wanting to see the stars. Where as the Clippers have just never gotten any huge talent, and if you just want to go see a basketball game, well, you could probably put on a pair of Chuck Taylor's and sit down on the bench with the rest of the team, you might even get to play a couple of minutes. That's how many people go see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Hasn't the Clipper's owner even admitted that he doesn't care if his team wins, and that he just likes owning a NBA team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJones Posted October 7, 2005 Share Posted October 7, 2005 Hasn't the Clipper's owner even admitted that he doesn't care if his team wins, and that he just likes owning a NBA team? I would feel the same way, I'd love to own an NBA team. They just have to break .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecal_in_Taipei Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 WOWAstros 7 Braves 6 18 innings, walk-off homerI can finally get some sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 I've now watched the TWO longest games in playoff history. TRIVIA: The 1986 16 inning game with the Mets also had a final score of 7-6. More trivia: Phil Garner PLAYED in the '86 game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Winning the Wildcard doesn't make you a champ. Let's see if they can at least win a pennant first before we crown these guys. Okay, now we can start getting excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heights2Bastrop Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 woo hoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasboy Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 That game was beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewMND Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Brad Ausmus is a stud. So is Berkman.My dream World Series - Los Angeles Angels vs Houston Astros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmainguy Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 YO YEAH MAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 That game was awesome. I am kind of jealous because my brother got Astros tickets with his dad and me and my mom were stuck going to the Texans game. We were very dissappointed, we left early like a lot of others. I kind of feel sorry for them.But I am glad I didnt have to go to the game for almost 6 hours though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 GO STROS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!But if, IF, the 'Stros didn't win it, I wanna see another team's curse go away and see the White Sox take this one. But if the 'Stros make it to the World Series, screw plane ticket costs. I'll fly down there just for that Series. Wouldn't miss that for anything in the world!!!I wonder how much first-class costs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 That game was awesome. I am kind of jealous because my brother got Astros tickets with his dad and me and my mom were stuck going to the Texans game. We were very dissappointed, we left early like a lot of others. I kind of feel sorry for them.But I am glad I didnt have to go to the game for almost 6 hours though. I heard the biggest cheers at the Texans game came when the Astros' final score came on the screen. Those Texans, good grief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 "those Texans" is right!! Talk about a curse.... *sigh* The siggie I am using right now on my mommy board is this: GO ASTROS!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was the best game I have EVER seen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I'll go as far as to say that yesterdays game is in the top 5 in baseball history. I can't believe these guys have made it this far. There playing with many AA and AAA players (Except pitching) and are somehow figuring out a way to win. I've never seen a team with such guts and heart.I think if they keep there mindset where it has been over the last few months, and they actually hit when Clemens is on the mound, they have a decent chance of beating the Cards.I can tell you that they have made a fan out this California boy.GO STROS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 quite a game indeed. i got a great panoramic of MMP while waiting for Burke to end it. there are also some shots of the jumbotron showing the longest game record and ausmus and burke homeruns. my girlfriend was at the Texans game and she said a lot of people were listening to Milo on the radio and updating her section on the game. they got "let's go astros" going pretty loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talbot Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 I heard the biggest cheers at the Texans game came when the Astros' final score came on the screen. Those Texans, good grief. lol, yeah I was still there when the Astros score came up when it was 6-5 and everyone started cheering for the Stros. And I even heard the chant for the Astros. Also outside of the stadium everyone was going crazy for the Astros Cool pic Skwatra, I wonder if I saw you on TV because you sat pretty close where Burke hit the homerun didnt you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 lol, yeah I was still there when the Astros score came up when it was 6-5 and everyone started cheering for the Stros. And I even heard the chant for the Astros. Also outside of the stadium everyone was going crazy for the Astros That's actually sad. You can imagine how they must feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 I was at the Texans game when they were down over 14 points with 5 minutes left in the game. Titans were 1st and goal on the 5 yard line and then you hear "Let's Go Astros".It was great, at least we had something to cheer for. I wound up watching the end of the Astros game at a tailgate party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 That's actually sad. You can imagine how they must feel. Do you really feel that sad for overpaid athletes playing really bad football? I feel worse for everyone who paid big bucks to GO to that parody of a football game. High school kids who have a bad game, yes, I feel for them. Professionals? When someone feels bad when I do a bad job of lawyering, then I'll feel bad for the Texans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeebus Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Do you really feel that sad for overpaid athletes playing really bad football? I feel worse for everyone who paid big bucks to GO to that parody of a football game.High school kids who have a bad game, yes, I feel for them. Professionals? When someone feels bad when I do a bad job of lawyering, then I'll feel bad for the Texans. Thank you for a voice of reason. Overpaid atheletes can afford to buy sympathy. So until I get my Texan's check, I'm not going to feel sorry for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberlySayWhat Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Do you really feel that sad for overpaid athletes playing really bad football? I feel worse for everyone who paid big bucks to GO to that parody of a football game. Good point. More embarrased than sad, I guess. I'm still happy for the overpaid Astros and Rockets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Cool pic Skwatra, I wonder if I saw you on TV because you sat pretty close where Burke hit the homerun didnt you?i was actually on the railing next to the conoco pump. some people around us got phone calls from people who saw them on tv. the berkman and burke homeruns were to the right of me, but the ausmus homerun was right below my feet, i actually leaned over and saw it hit the wall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Do you really feel that sad for overpaid athletes playing really bad football? I feel worse for everyone who paid big bucks to GO to that parody of a football game.High school kids who have a bad game, yes, I feel for them. Professionals? When someone feels bad when I do a bad job of lawyering, then I'll feel bad for the Texans. Look at this! a LAWYER is complaining about somebody ELSE getting overpaid!! GO OVERPAID 'STROS!!! (RedScare, you still kick ass, yo!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest danax Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Pessimist in me: "Ah, these guys are leadin us down the primrose path only to get disappointed once again"Optimist in me: "They remind me of the '88 Dodgers". Could Bagwell be our Kirk Gibson?Statistician in me: "Well, after having been in the playoffs so many times they're bound to make it to the series eventually." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Look at this! a LAWYER is complaining about somebody ELSE getting overpaid!! GO OVERPAID 'STROS!!! (RedScare, you still kick ass, yo!) Oh man, did I set myself up for that, or what? Thanks DJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ V Lawrence Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Oh man, did I set myself up for that, or what? Thanks DJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGraspo Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 Gotta lov yesterdays game 3 Down 1 more to go!!!! White sox here we come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 anyone get a lucky email from MLB? I didn't.....I will admit I am very sad about it. I guess I will have to watch my 'Stros from my house if they get to the WS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted October 17, 2005 Share Posted October 17, 2005 i am actually feeling a little astros spirit here, and i haven't followed the astros since the late eighties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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