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No we we [censored] this up again. No possible way. We've lost 3 straight game 5s. This time, we at least win one series.

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Clemens, Oswalt and Pettite..OH MY!

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I see the Stro's taking this series in 4.

I see alot of Braves fans talking about how we don't have Kent, Beltran, or Bagwell (other than a pinch hitting role.)

But you have to remember that we now have Pettite, who is having what has probably been his best year. Plus the emergence of Morgan Ensberg, who was injured last season and was pretty much a non-factor.

Braves are going down!

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Which one will drive in the runs?

Sosa, Hudson, Smoltz (From best to worst. That's right, I said it)

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Thats okay, Braves went 3-0 when facing those guys this year. The only loss to the 'stros this year was in a Backe start.

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That would require Houston scoring a couple runs. Braves have the better lineup going + Hudson. I think they have a good shot today if Hudson can go 7+.

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One potential problem for the Astros starting pitchers might be stamina. They have already had 2 intense innings of fellatio from the ESPN announcers.

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I don't understand why every commentator on Earth is all over the Astros. I mean, a bunch of people on ESPN.com picked them to win the World Series, which seems insane to me.

I guess they're just the trendy pick.

GO BRAVES.

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I guess they're just the trendy pick.

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I think it's because they have three excellent pitchers and a real good bullpen. Plus the ability to manufacture run(s). And Garner is underrated as a manager. All this makes them perfectly designed for a best of (5 or) 7 series.

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But you have to remember that we now have Pettite, who is having what has probably been his best year.

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You dont remember him much from his days on the Yankees do you? Losing Pettite was worse for the Yankees than losing Clemens. Pettite = clutch

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ou dont remember him much from his days on the Yankees do you? Losing Pettite was worse for the Yankees than losing Clemens. Pettite = clutch

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They're both clutch. Sigh.

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ou dont remember him much from his days on the Yankees do you? Losing Pettite was worse for the Yankees than losing Clemens. Pettite = clutch

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They're both clutch. Sigh.

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I never said Clemens wasnt.

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My bad....Yeah, with those pitchers, Houston has a good a chance as anyone...

Now is the time of the year I really, really miss Clemens and Pettite and Wells. Wells is also a great playoff pitcher.

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I'm thinking Morgan Ensberg and Craig Biggio, for starters.

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Taste it Pettite! You better start pitching around the Joneses.

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Alright, I buy that.

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Plus the ability to manufacture run(s). And Garner is underrated as a manager.

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But I don't buy either of those. I think "manufacturing runs" is an overrated skill, and while Garner may be a good manager, I don't think coaching in baseball matters as much as in other sports.

Mostly I was just saying that while I won't be surprised if the Astros win the series, I can't believe that &gt;90% of the "experts" are picking them. The line was about even.

And I am shocked how many people think they'll beat the Cardinals/Yankees/Red Sox as well. If they're so great, why didn't they win more games?

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Finally a good game to listen to here at work. Should be interesting to see if the Braves can get to Pettitte before Wheeler and Lidge get the call.

Houston already has more runs than I thought they'd have after two games.

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But I don't buy either of those. I think "manufacturing runs" is an overrated skill, and while Garner may be a good manager, I don't think coaching in baseball matters as much as in other sports.


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I agree that managing over the course of a season in MLB isn't nearly as important as in the NFL. I do think it is significant in the post season. Possibly more so than in the NBA or NHL.

Mfg. runs has to be an important skill. Houston's anemic offense is in the post season. They're not there because they're winning (-1)-0. They're winning 2-1. And they've done so with bunts, sac flies etc. It's not important to the Yanks or Sox or Braves but it is important to teams that rely on pitching.

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Tim Hudson, wtf? Thanks for stepping into that number 1 starter roll.

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Tim Hudson, wtf? Thanks for stepping into that number 1 starter roll.

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Not the first post-season that he's started games with his hands wrapped around his throat.

&lt;insert reply here where someone finds stats to disprove my blanket statement&gt;

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Tim Hudson, wtf? Thanks for stepping into that number 1 starter roll.

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Well, at least the bullpen is pitching well. [img]/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

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This bullpen sure does live up to it's reputation doesn't it? Spectacular. That's the only reason this team can't win the WS in it's present state.

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wow they actually almost sold out a playoff game. damn.

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gg

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Awesome game. So many similarities to last year's game 1. Now come on Rocket, let's bring it home up 2-0.

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looks like clemens is on his way for the win...

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looks like clemens is on his way for the PERFECT GAME...

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GoT

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GoT

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Talk now! Whats that? Clemens just got rocked? Yea...stfu!

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YOU KNOW WHO THAT IS, HOUSTON? THAT'S THE FUTURE.

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looks like clemens is on his way for the PERFECT GAME...

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GoT

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Talk now! Whats that? Clemens just got rocked? Yea...stfu!

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I have no worries. I have no fear. I have faith. 'Stros in 3 bitches!

GoT

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YOU KNOW WHO THAT IS, HOUSTON? THAT'S THE FUTURE.

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come man on this is the braves. theyre not going to win [censored].

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looks like clemens is on his way for the PERFECT GAME...

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GoT

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Talk now! Whats that? Clemens just got rocked? Yea...stfu!

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I have no worries. I have no fear. I have faith. 'Stros in 3 bitches!

GoT

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Yes, Roger will get his run support today.

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looks like clemens is on his way for the PERFECT GAME...

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GoT

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Talk now! Whats that? Clemens just got rocked? Yea...stfu!

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I have no worries. I have no fear. I have faith. 'Stros in 3 bitches!

GoT

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Yes, Roger will get his run support today.

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Clemens lookin tough.....

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game over. series tied.

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game over. series tied.

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Believe that!

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Ok.. The tomahawk chop? Getting very old.

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Sosa, Hudson, Smoltz (From best to worst. That's right, I said it)

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Why anyone would want to take credit for this piece of stupidity baffles me.

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Ok.. The tomahawk chop? Getting very old.

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Never! Ohhhhh oh ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh oh ohhhhhhhhhhh.

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Looks like Clemens doesn't have his best stuff tonight, but if the 'Stros can just get Smoltz to work deeper into the count they will have a shot at rocking that shaky Braves bullpen.