I keep buying the Houston Astros to win the World Series...

[The Giant]

We could use some offense. What do you guys know about this Cuban they just signed?

[Sledge187]

We could use some offense. What do you guys know about this Cuban they just signed?

Saying he is just going to be a utility guy. Doesn't seem right to me. Do you really sign a guy for $50 million to be a utility guy. He is projected to hit .280 15 hrs 87 rbi. The big call up is that kid Bregman. That kid is killing triple A right now.

[The Giant]

Saying he is just going to be a utility guy. Doesn't seem right to me. Do you really sign a guy for $50 million to be a utility guy. He is projected to hit .280 15 hrs 87 rbi. The big call up is that kid Bregman. That kid is killing triple A right now.

Yeah, paying a 32-year-old $50 million to be a utility player seems a little odd. Granted, that's only about $10 million a year, and in this day and age, that's a bargain. Let me know when Bregman gets called up. You are my go-to guy when it comes to all things Houston Astros, Sledgehammer.

[packerd_00]

Did you put any money on them when they dropped down to 40 to 1 odds.

[The Giant]

Did you put any money on them when they dropped down to 40 to 1 odds.

A little, but not much. They even went to 50-1 for a few days, but I missed out.

[packerd_00]

A little, but not much. They even went to 50-1 for a few days, but I missed out.

Shit mate,I wish id jumped on it,but then again,who saw them making this run.

[The Giant]

Shit mate,I wish id jumped on it,but then again,who saw them making this run.

Yeah, they're the hottest team in baseball over the last 50 games or so. It's been a fun ride, and given me a little reason to pay attention during the summer months. This is usually my vacation time from sports gambling.

[packerd_00]

Yeah, they're the hottest team in baseball over the last 50 games or so. It's been a fun ride, and given me a little reason to pay attention during the summer months. This is usually my vacation time from sports gambling.

That's what its about,and making a tidy profit if they win it all in November is just the icing on the cake.

[Sledge187]

Yeah, paying a 32-year-old $50 million to be a utility player seems a little odd. Granted, that's only about $10 million a year, and in this day and age, that's a bargain. Let me know when Bregman gets called up. You are my go-to guy when it comes to all things Houston Astros, Sledgehammer.

Thanks Giant! I will not let you down. I may even do a few videos.

[FlaxMartin]

Both astros and the mets are now paying +2500 to win the world series. Are there any value left? I got the blue jays 1 month ago at +1800, went down to +1600 now.

[Sledge187]

4 losses separate the Astros from the best record in the AL now. They are playing some great baseball. They have cut the 11.5 game lead of the Rangers to 2.5.

[Sledge187]

Buy their AL Pennant. Lowest value you'll get again this season.

They're going to take off after Monday (after Aj's birthday).

They'll win the AL Pennant and lose to Cubs in World Series. That's a scripted fact.

Just watch their boom in the next 30 days

This guy called it.

[Sledge187]

SQUARE

The play was to do what I did.

Houston UNDER 87.5 wins.

They would have to play .500 baseball to get to 88 wins. I hope you lose this bet. 35-30 the rest of the way to hit 88 wins.

[unusialsusp5]

after that bad start i thought last year was a fluke. they are much better than any team in the AL. doesn't guarantee them getting there but have more than an outside shot to do it.

[The Giant]

4 losses separate the Astros from the best record in the AL now. They are playing some great baseball. They have cut the 11.5 game lead of the Rangers to 2.5.

This team is on absolute fire, Sledgehammer. I like the way it's all coming together, and it looks like they just called up future phenom Alex Bregman. Any idea where he might play? I just read it looks like he'll be playing some third, some leftfield. I like the videos you've produced thus far in this thread, they've been absolutely mesmerizing. Keep up the great work!

[Sledge187]

This team is on absolute fire, Sledgehammer. I like the way it's all coming together, and it looks like they just called up future phenom Alex Bregman. Any idea where he might play? I just read it looks like he'll be playing some third, some leftfield. I like the videos you've produced thus far in this thread, they've been absolutely mesmerizing. Keep up the great work!

Marwin got dinged up yesterday, so we expect him to play either 1st or 3rd tomorrow. If him and the Cuban product they just recently signed turn out to be good hitters, the Astros could have a dangerous lineup.

Springer
Bregman
Altuve
Correa
Valbuena
Gonzalez
Yuriel (Cuban)
Gattis
Gomez or Rasmus

This is the lineup that I think will eventually happen but not tomorrow. I doubt they bat Bregman 2nd....probably 6th or 7th to start with. That said Marwin is most likely out, so they could just have him replace Marwin by batting him 2nd. Will be fun to see. I wonder if the Astros will go after Sale....I hope they don't give up Bregman for him.

[The Giant]

Since I'm really only invested in the Astros for one season, I would love to see them go after Sale. I think he would make them the AL favorite right away. He's easily the best American League pitcher. Yeah, he might be a little loony, but who cares?

Imagine if they got him, and put Friers in the bullpen. I think he'd be pretty effective down there.

In the meantime, just looking over the numbers, I'm guessing Bregman could easily start over Carlos Gomez or Colby Rasmus. Those guys suck.

[Sledge187]

Since I'm really only invested in the Astros for one season, I would love to see them go after Sale. I think he would make them the AL favorite right away. He's easily the best American League pitcher. Yeah, he might be a little loony, but who cares?

Imagine if they got him, and put Friers in the bullpen. I think he'd be pretty effective down there.

In the meantime, just looking over the numbers, I'm guessing Bregman could easily start over Carlos Gomez or Colby Rasmus. Those guys suck.

Gomez and Rasmus have been struggling for most of the season. They have this guy named Tucker up and it's only been a couple of games and he is playing great. I could forsee a future without either Gomez or Rasmus.

[The Giant]

Gomez and Rasmus have been struggling for most of the season. They have this guy named Tucker up and it's only been a couple of games and he is playing great. I could forsee a future without either Gomez or Rasmus.

Preston Tucker, yeah. I think I remember him from last year. He went deep today.

How great is José Altuve? He might be my favorite player in baseball. He and Correa have got to easily be the best double-play combination in all of baseball.

Sledgehammer, you've been in my corner throughout this amazing journey. If they go all the way and win the World Series, I'm going to send you a fruit basket of your choosing. Or I'll just give you 25 betpoints. Whichever you choose.

[opie1988]

Ummm...the price seems to be getting better

[TheMoneyShot]

Can't believe the Tigers swept them.

I wanna say the Tigers are finally coming alive??

Or did Houston just play shi#$y baseball?

[Mr KLC]

This next week will tell the tale. There are notrade upgrades on the horizon. They have the Blue Jays and Rangers at home. If they play these games like they did against the Tigers, the season is over.

[The Giant]

I'm not surprised to see Opie bumping this. He's been surly ever since his prediction of Nick Foles turning into an All-Pro quarterback went up in flames. It's no wonder he's known as Dopie1988 around here.

Anyway, as for the Astros - it was a pretty brutal week. Suddenly 6 games behind the Rangers.

[opie1988]

Giant very upset

Also...very gay. Very, very gay.

Ask Booya. He can confirm.

[opie1988]

Did he win??

[opie1988]

How's this looking??

Any value left???

[Bostongambler]

Did u drink some Hateorade? Giant is a good dude. Or at least I'm 50% sure he is a dude.

[opie1988]

Did u drink some Hateorade? Giant is a good dude. Or at least I'm 50% sure he is a dude.

Giant & I go way back. We're longtime forum pals.

I was one of the few that encouraged him to come out. He's so much happier now not living a lie.

[Bostongambler]

Giant & I go way back. We're longtime forum pals.

I was one of the few that encouraged him to come out. He's so much happier now not living a lie.

Ok, I can respect that. Personally that's not my style. Well, except for that one time in band camp, but I got the lead roll in the brass section for it.

[opie1988]

Where has The Giant been? He hasn't been posting at all.

I worry that the "substantial sums of money" (his words) that he tied up in futures on the Angels and Astros may be causing him great concern about now.

Hey....season's not over, pal! Keep your head up!! They're only 20 games back!!

[The Giant]

Opie, if you can link me to where I said I had money tied up on the Angels futures, I'll happily give you all my points.

If you can't, I'll just assume you're treating this petty argument like a diet. Cheating.

[Bostongambler]

Giant I have a few questions for u myself;

Are u or have u at any time been attracted to the rugged non squishy gender? Excluding prison and deserted island of course. cuz it doesn't count there.

[The Giant]

Giant I have a few questions for u myself;

Are u or have u at any time been attracted to the rugged non squishy gender? Excluding prison and deserted island of course. cuz it doesn't count there.

Never, BG.

I am 100% man. My heterosexuality is off the charts.

Opie calls me gay because I believe all people should have equal rights. Meanwhile, our big goofy Texan believes blacks should ride the back of the bus and women shouldn't be allowed to vote.

He's very homophobic and hates women. You know why? Because he secretly loves his prostate tickled.

But again, who am I to judge?

[opie1988]

Never, BG.

I am 100% man. My heterosexuality is off the charts.

Opie calls me gay because I believe all people should have equal rights. Meanwhile, our big goofy Texan believes blacks should ride the back of the bus and women shouldn't be allowed to vote.

He's very homophobic and hates women. You know why? Because he secretly loves his prostate tickled.

But again, who am I to judge?

In my defense...who doesn't love their prostate tickled? I haven't ever experienced this yet....but it sounds delightful!!

[stealthyburrito]

In my defense...who doesn't love their prostate tickled? I haven't ever experienced this yet....but it sounds delightful!!

It's great. Confirmed.