- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: DAT: 2014-2015 Offseason Thread
Posted on 10/15/14 at 9:23 am to Tiger Ryno
Posted on 10/15/14 at 9:23 am to Tiger Ryno
quote:
Tiger Ryno
quote:
print the shirts
ahhhh. i got nothing. your schtick is old. you need to move on to something new. maybe you should bandwagon beat up on the Mets for a while, I think you'd be loved on their fan sites.
On some non-Ryno related Astros news...
Appel getting on track in AFL
So far he's thrown 9 scoreless. The link has a video of his last outing -- 18 pitch inning -- First batter walked. Second batter K looking. Third batter K looking. Fourth batter K looking.
Looks like he is hitting his spots. Location of pitches was a big problem he was having earlier in the year.
0
Posted on 10/15/14 at 9:52 am to TTownTiger
quote:
Decent article about which infield free agents are a good fit for the Astros this offseason.
Loved this quote on 2B:
quote:
Seriously, I'm not even going to discuss 2B free agents. Jose Altuve is the next Ty Cobb, minus the drunkenness, murder, racism, and height.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 8:46 am to TXGunslinger10
Posting this here but probably deserves it's own thread.
Ken Caminiti was one of my all-time favorite ball players. I'm a life-long Astros fan, but I found myself watching a lot of Padres games when he was traded to them.
Here is a great article about him -- his playing days, his private life, and his demons. Yes, it is Bleacher Report -- but it is truly a quality article about the first MLB player to go public with steroid usage.
It is long, but is a really good read.
One thing I learned is that Ken was buried on Craig Biggio's ranch under a 300 year old oak tree.
Ken Caminiti was one of my all-time favorite ball players. I'm a life-long Astros fan, but I found myself watching a lot of Padres games when he was traded to them.
Here is a great article about him -- his playing days, his private life, and his demons. Yes, it is Bleacher Report -- but it is truly a quality article about the first MLB player to go public with steroid usage.
It is long, but is a really good read.
One thing I learned is that Ken was buried on Craig Biggio's ranch under a 300 year old oak tree.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 9:12 am to Floating Change Up
He was always known as an excellent teammate and loved by many who played and coached with him. The steroid and substance abuse is obviously sad in many ways, but on a lesser level it's tough because the style he played with is something young kids should try to emulate. I feel like many won't get to watch him or be encouraged to watch him because of his personal demons though
Posted on 10/16/14 at 10:18 pm to TXGunslinger10
Hunter Pence back to the World Series.
Ryno bitching about Luhnow and the Astros trades in
3...
2....
1...
Ryno bitching about Luhnow and the Astros trades in
3...
2....
1...
Posted on 10/16/14 at 10:19 pm to Floating Change Up
Pence!!
In your face again lunhow.
In your face again lunhow.
Posted on 10/16/14 at 10:23 pm to Tiger Ryno
Posted on 10/21/14 at 9:20 am to TXGunslinger10
More on Appel being a Luhnow Draft Bust
Here's some video of his start yesterday. He looks terrible.
From the video:
I like seeing his slider dipping down to 83, that should be a great out pitch when following a 96 mph fastball.
From the article, he says that his command of his fastball keeps improving. That's just terrible news for a bust like him.
ETA: I think the article is incorrect -- I believe he has thrown 14 scoreless innings, not 12. He previously pitched 9 over 3 starts. His 4th start he pitched 5 innings.
quote:
Appel, the Astros' No. 2 prospect, hasn't allowed a run in his first three starts this fall, a streak of 12 innings. He has struck out 12 batters and held opponents to four hits and three walks.
Here's some video of his start yesterday. He looks terrible.
From the video:
quote:
RHP Mark Appel fourth inning of a start in the Arizona Fall League on October 20, 2014. Appel worked 94-96 and topped out at 97 mph with an 83-87mph slider and 83-85 mph changeup.
I like seeing his slider dipping down to 83, that should be a great out pitch when following a 96 mph fastball.
From the article, he says that his command of his fastball keeps improving. That's just terrible news for a bust like him.
ETA: I think the article is incorrect -- I believe he has thrown 14 scoreless innings, not 12. He previously pitched 9 over 3 starts. His 4th start he pitched 5 innings.
This post was edited on 10/21/14 at 9:25 am
Posted on 10/21/14 at 9:22 am to Floating Change Up
(no message)
This post was edited on 4/12/23 at 12:30 am
Posted on 10/29/14 at 6:09 pm to msutiger
looks like Tal's stupid Hill will be taking a victory lap in the 2015 and making its exit next off season.
LINK
quote:
The Astros have hired MSA Architects to start discussions about center field renovations. Here's what team president of business operations Reid Ryan told Drellich:
“It won't be this year. It would be after next year,” Ryan said of the potential facelift. “People talk about Tal's Hill. ‘Is Tal's Hill going away?' We're going to look at designs of, ‘What would that look like if we took it away?'”
quote:
“We’re going to keep evolving,” Ryan said. “That’s one of the things (owner Jim Crane) started with us from day one is: we’re moving forward. … We’re going to do something in the outfield. I don’t know what exactly that means yet: could be Tal’s Hill. It could be bullpens. It could be adding cabooses to the train. It could be adding something in center field of meaning. It could be putting in a Hall of Fame.
“Could we now go underground and could you put fans in the old bullpen the visitors were in (in left field), and do we move the other one to right field? We want something substantial where people go out and go, ‘Oh, It’s Minute Maid Park 2.0.’”
LINK
This post was edited on 10/29/14 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 11/5/14 at 10:00 am to Lsuhoohoo
So with the TV deal...
Federal bankruptcy judge approves plan to transition CSN Houston to Root Sports
Federal judge to hear Comcast’s stay request for new Root Sports Houston network
Federal bankruptcy judge approves plan to transition CSN Houston to Root Sports
Federal judge to hear Comcast’s stay request for new Root Sports Houston network
quote:
Comcast says in its motion that the plan approved by Isgur “is unlawful in several ways.”
Posted on 11/5/14 at 10:02 am to Prominentwon
Seriously frick Comcast. I just want to be able to watch the damn games!
Posted on 11/5/14 at 10:11 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
They said on 610 this morning that by the 10th they expect that the Rockets will be put on the TV schedule for Root Sports. This means a full season of Astros next year on TV (except for Dish Network, I believe).
Posted on 11/5/14 at 11:31 am to ehidal1
Props to the Kid on the gold glove
And it's almost time to start spending some money boys!
And it's almost time to start spending some money boys!
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:43 pm to TXGunslinger10
@astros: The #Astros have officially acquired C Hank Conger from the Angels in exchange for C Carlos Perez and RHP Nick Tropeano.
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:44 pm to TXGunslinger10
Astros trade C Carlos Perez and RHP Nick Tropeano for C Hank Conger
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:46 pm to dhav14
quote:
hank Conger
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:48 pm to dhav14
Holy shite
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:49 pm to dhav14
Wtf. Conger sux and I was hoping to see what Tropeano could do with more seasoning
Posted on 11/5/14 at 2:55 pm to Ruxin
quote:
Astros trade C Carlos Perez and RHP Nick Tropeano for C Hank Conger
The frick is this shite? 2 talented young guys for Hyun Choi Conger. Come on man.
Page 3 of 26
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News