samagon Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 At the least he needs to have someone advise him that when dealing with people who have been beaten into not caring, and are wanting really hard to start caring, he can't treat this like a market trade by saying 'shut up, I'm driving' and not piss people off. He may eventually get the team to a successful position, but he will need fans to make it an overall success. He should start by maybe explaining why someone is going to pay over the average price for a ticket to the game to watch not only the worst paid team in the league, but the worst performing team in the league (based on 2012 standings). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMAN458 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 This is jus a FYI but the golf weekend that Obama had with Tiger Wood also included Jim Crane as part of the foursome on two rounds. Take it for what it is worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPHous Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I give him credit for having the cajones to scrap everything. That being said, he could have stated things a little more PC. Also it sucks that he is basically keeping 60% of the area from seeing a fun rockets season.Is the product of a 70 win team that much better than a 50? In terms of not being the worst 3 season team ever, yes. But in terms of fan appreciation I am sure that it makes no difference and crane and co obviously agree since the are confident in not making any bandaid signings.I will reserve judgement until the team is in a position to compete...then we can see if he is willing to throw around cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 This is jus a FYI but the golf weekend that Obama had with Tiger Wood also included Jim Crane as part of the foursome on two rounds. Take it for what it is worth. Jim Crane is half Black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedScare Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 I believe the term is Cablinasian. What? Crane is going to rename EaDo CaBlInAsia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samagon Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 does that mean the astros are too big to fail? I figure after the last 2 seasons that can't be it... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchtastic Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 I am highly concerned about this drone thing for baseball. Will Roger Klemens' boys be safe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMAN458 Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Would a home run still be a home run if they blast the ball out of the sky with a missile? Or would that be a drone rule double? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm hoping we surprise ourselves a little bit this year. I really don't know much about the team, I just don't have much time anymore and sports radio barely talks about anything else but football.So I guess we have new radio announcers this year huh? All the ones we have had since Milo sound so generic and I can't tell them apart. Hopefully the new guys stick around and they grow on us. They seem ok so far.Fowler looks like he has a nice swing and looks like a natural athlete. Hoping Springer gets called up soon since it sounds like he is our stud.For those who keep up better, who are our top fielders and pitchers, including the pen, besides Castro and Altuve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Here's hoping Singleton gets called up in June. He is mashing in AAA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDierker Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Dallas Kuechel is dealing tonight and Springer's swing and eye are looking a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Pitching has really been coming around. McHughes, Keuchel, Peacock, have been killing it as of late and the bull pen seems to be settling down some. Astros are starting to mature before our eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Two words... George Springer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwatra Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) This is pretty cool. When I first heard it on the radio I thought it was in the Majors, but still very cool nonetheless:A 22-year-old Houston Astros prospect’s first home run of the season was caught by a familiar fan: his father. http://houston.cbslocal.com/2014/05/27/astros-prospects-first-home-run-of-season-caught-by-his-dad/ Edited May 27, 2014 by skwatra 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 All this without a commiting a single error at second base. Well sadly that just ended. It would be so nice to be able to see this on TV. But I'm not going to switch my service to Concast (not a typo) in order to do it. Hey Mollusk, I don't have Comcast but I watch the games online through a portal. If you want the address just DM me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstar Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Well sadly that just ended. Nuts!!! That's my bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It was awesome to see the Triple A slugger Jonathan Singleton hit his first homer in his first game last night. These guys are fun to watch, that is for sure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Springer's home run last night was ridiculous. On tv I thought it was a lazy fly out. I was shocked to see how far over the fence it went. The Espn article said it was over 400 ft, dang! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Carter and Singleton have their first grand slams in the same game Sunday night! Last time the Astros hit two grand slams in the same game was July 30th 1969! http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2014_06_08_houmlb_minmlb_1&mode=video&content_id=33563121&tcid=vpp_copy_33563121 Astros now 29-36 for the season 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Wish I could have seen that game. But no Comcast. Now that they are fun to watch again they are really missing an opportunity to build back a fan base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstontexasjack Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 The Mighty George Springer is regularly hitting 400' plus bombs. Singleton is still a work in progress. The Sweep of the Rangers was very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I don't know if anyone else has been watching but Chris Carter is absolutely on fire... and honestly after the 200+ strike outs last year I am surprised to be saying that. I'm turning into a believer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I would like to watch, but I refuse to get C**pcast, and my liver (and Director of Domestic Bliss) wouldn't be happy with me hanging out in bars that much. For a better update on the legal battles than one gets from the daily fishwrap, view this. John Royal, who blogs about the Astros for the Press, is also a lawyer, so he actually understands what's going on at the courthouse and describes it accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks for that link. I'm not holding out much hope I will ever see them with my Dish network. I would like to watch, but I refuse to get C**pcast, and my liver (and Director of Domestic Bliss) wouldn't be happy with me hanging out in bars that much. For a better update on the legal battles than one gets from the daily fishwrap, view this. John Royal, who blogs about the Astros for the Press, is also a lawyer, so he actually understands what's going on at the courthouse and describes it accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Thanks for that link. I'm not holding out much hope I will ever see them with my Dish network. I gave up on Dish ages ago, back when they would end Astros games whenever the schedule said they would end, extra innings and rain delays be hanged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Astros break the 100 losses in a season skid. Here is to improvement this season! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollusk Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Well, Mattress Mac lost his bet... but he still managed to squeeze a commercial out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Altuve may be most exciting Astro ever. Now if only they could get rid of Luhnow and get a real GM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockmat Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 Altuve may be most exciting Astro ever. Now if only they could get rid of Luhnow and get a real GM. For me that title goes to Carlos Beltran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUCAJUN Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 It's Opening Day and I'm excited about this season. You can finally watch tha Astros on Roots Sports. Check your local cable providers. MMP looks great on television...WOW! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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