Bacon Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, mammajamma said: agreed on both paragraphs ya ive seen some of the comments from Astros fans on some DC media tweets, and its not great... dont think they have humor in Houston. I think by the end of this series, we may not like the astros as much as we did before I try to keep my feelings about teams and their fans separate, but it's nearly impossible sometimes. I actually find these particular Braves and Yankees teams quite likable, but their fans are something else. The Redskins are a putrid barge toxifying everything it touches, but somehow their hardcore fans are largely terrific people. I like to think that being a Redskins fan prepares you for the disappointments of life. Meanwhile, you occasionally get a perfect synthesis of **** like the Eagles and their fans. Those are the least conflicting scenarios. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 10 hours ago, mammajamma said: Just realized we have to listen to Joe buck. I cant wait to witness his meltdown when he sees Soto's nutgrab for the first time It's going to be unbearable. Great reason to mute the TV and turn up the radio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Osuna of course has some domestic violence troubles in his past... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoVaSkins21 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, CRobi21 said: What a loser that guy is to do that and you know he probably has issues himself. Stay classy Astros. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammajamma Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 3 hours ago, CRobi21 said: Osuna of course has some domestic violence troubles in his past... Super yikes... add more evidence to my previous statement that we won't like the Astros anymore after this is all over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destino Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 hours ago, CRobi21 said: Osuna of course has some domestic violence troubles in his past... The mask inevitably slips at some point and these creepy losers end up telling on themselves. I'm sure he'll pretend he's a victim later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchgear Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Fun read: https://sports.yahoo.com/los-viejos-old-guys-help-nationals-world-series-063742564--mlb.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I wouldn't worry too much about longer suffering Astros fans. There hasn't been much for them to be happy about over the years, and they're suddenly really good. Bandwagon fans might be an issue. Think of the Red Sox. No one really hated their fans, besides the Yankees, prior to 2004. They were a long suffering fanbase. A few trophies turned them into dicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Forehead said: I wouldn't worry too much about longer suffering Astros fans. There hasn't been much for them to be happy about over the years, and they're suddenly really good. Bandwagon fans might be an issue. Think of the Red Sox. No one really hated their fans, besides the Yankees, prior to 2004. They were a long suffering fanbase. A few trophies turned them into dicks. It's usually the bandwagon fans that are the issue. I don't have a problem with bandwagoners, per se, I am a bandwagon Caps fan, I'll follow them loosely during the season, then more intently during the playoffs. However, most bandwagon fans need to "prove" themselves, and just hop on to talk ****. Look at Cubs fans. They went from Loveable Losers to Arrogant Douchebags in a heartbeat. Most long-suffering Cubs fans I know aren't that way. They just hate the Cardinals and more specifically, Yadi Molina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsHokieFan Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I want this team to win so much that we turn into the hated arrogant bunch. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 minute ago, SkinsHokieFan said: I want this team to win so much that we turn into the hated arrogant bunch. WAAAAAAAYYYY ahead of you! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 15 minutes ago, SkinsHokieFan said: I want this team to win so much that we turn into the hated arrogant bunch. Its soooooooo much fun 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Path to the Championship is on MLB Network. I'm typing 1-handed. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Goal for the first two games is the same as against LAD: win one at their place. I feel better about game 2 with Stras vs Verlander fwiw... just remember that if we lose tonight it's not the end of the series, but it does make game 2 a must-win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo#44 Posted October 22, 2019 Author Share Posted October 22, 2019 Not to jinx anything, but Gerrit Cole hasn't lost a game since May 25. He's due, right? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry.Randolphe Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 13 hours ago, mammajamma said: ya ive seen some of the comments from Astros fans on some DC media tweets, and its not great... dont think they have humor in Houston. I think by the end of this series, we may not like the astros as much as we did before You'd think with the sky high obesity rates in Houston, we'd encounter a bunch of jolly fat people 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warhead36 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Nats in 6. World Series MVP: Stephen Strasburg Bold prediction: One of our home wins will be a walk off homer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 14 hours ago, Bacon said: Wish I could say that I've liked bantering with Astros fans this weekend, but a lot of them have been arrogant and humorless on DC sports social media. The Astros are great, but their fans are dickish for whatever reason. Braves fans are a lot more fun. Too much of an escalation to go straight to the Hurricane Harvey jokes? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearrock Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Remember everyone. Turkey sacrifice day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volsmet Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 From O’s fans everywhere 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RemoveSnyder Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, SkinsHokieFan said: I want this team to win so much that we turn into the hated arrogant bunch. I went to private school. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGoodBits Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 54 minutes ago, Warhead36 said: Nats in 6. World Series MVP: Stephen Strasburg Bold prediction: One of our home wins will be a walk off homer. Zimmerman off Osuna. Good guys win. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammajamma Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 15 hours ago, -JB- said: ”That is a DISGUSTING act by Randy Moss.” Joe Buck is the biggest clown ever for that ****. **** him. That video is always the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Joe Buck. If that's disgusting, he's going to have a breakdown when they start dancing after HRs, and his head will literally explode when Juan grabs his balls the first time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forehead Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Riggo#44 said: Not to jinx anything, but Gerrit Cole hasn't lost a game since May 25. He's due, right? Yeah, I've just got to remind myself to breathe when he strikes out the side once or twice. He struck out something like 325 batters this year, which is Nolan Ryan/Randy Johnson type stuff. Although in truth, that's probably not as impressive now. Since we're in an era of baseball where things like launch angle is prioritized, and strikeouts are considered less harmful than hitting into a double play, I know K's are up across the board. Pitchers today aren't dealing with a lineup of Tony Gwynn types. I'm actually wondering is this might be an area where we're favored. I can't remember where I read it, and I don't know if this was for the entire season or just the playoffs, but the Nats were the team with one of the lowest strikeout rates. Meaning at least we make pitchers work for it. Maybe that's the key is to just foul off a bunch and tire them out. I know we had three guys over 200 but Cole and Verlander were both over 300, so they're clearly a bit more reliant on the K. Looking for any angle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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