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a throwback to NLCS vs. the Dodgers in 1977 and 1978
a throwback to NLCS vs. the Dodgers in 1977 and 1978
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RED AG 98 said:
He is definitely going to have to lay low for a long time
Bill Buckner just heaved a sigh of relief for not being the biggest dumbass in postseason baseball anymore.
Kerkering throwing to home like#Phillies pic.twitter.com/FXLbKQbBae
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) October 10, 2025
We'll be going into next season with both the manager and GM on the hot seat. Dana needs to have a really good offseason for both of their sakes.
The Phillies/Eagles duo tonight is pretty horrifying.
Tucker hits a homer
That was the World Series. He's still on top. Or bottom however you look at it.
Tucker having himself a night, 2 walks, homer, single.
Wish we got this version of playoff Tucker
Wish we got this version of playoff Tucker
AggiEE said:
Tucker having himself a night, 2 walks, homer, single.
Wish we got this version of playoff Tucker
We did in 2021… but that's about it
I hope that isn't the vibe in the front office. A GM on the hot seat is incentivized to make short sighted moves. This is exactly why I am against canning GMs every 3 years. Even if the next guy you hire is a good GM, he's got to be thinking he has to make moves to win short term regardless of how it impacts long term to keep the checks rolling as long as possible.BadAggie said:Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Yep. I think Dana's on the hot seat. Whatever the version of the Tucker trade there is this winter he needs to find it
AggiEE said:
Tucker having himself a night, 2 walks, homer, single.
Wish we got this version of playoff Tucker
It is forgotten since we lost the game, but he did hit two homers in 2022 ws game 1
https://ts.la/eric59704
MaxPower said:BadAggie said:Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Yep. I think Dana's on the hot seat. Whatever the version of the Tucker trade there is this winter he needs to find it
I hope that isn't the vibe in the front office. A GM on the hot seat is incentivized to make short sighted moves. This is exactly why I am against canning GMs every 3 years. Even if the next guy you hire is a good GM, he's got to be thinking he has to make moves to win short term regardless of how it impacts long term to keep the checks rolling as long as possible.
I really think the only questionable move Dana has made was not doing more to acquire LH bats prior to the 2025 season. Coming into the season with only 1 LH bat in the starting lineup and 2 total on the opening day roster was a miss. I know everybody was aware at the deadline how desperate we were and applaud him for not overpaying at that point. But he should have done more in the offseason to get some LH bench help at the very least.
txags92 said:MaxPower said:BadAggie said:Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Yep. I think Dana's on the hot seat. Whatever the version of the Tucker trade there is this winter he needs to find it
I hope that isn't the vibe in the front office. A GM on the hot seat is incentivized to make short sighted moves. This is exactly why I am against canning GMs every 3 years. Even if the next guy you hire is a good GM, he's got to be thinking he has to make moves to win short term regardless of how it impacts long term to keep the checks rolling as long as possible.
I really think the only questionable move Dana has made was not doing more to acquire LH bats prior to the 2025 season. Coming into the season with only 1 LH bat in the starting lineup and 2 total on the opening day roster was a miss. I know everybody was aware at the deadline how desperate we were and applaud him for not overpaying at that point. But he should have done more in the offseason to get some LH bench help at the very least.
I wonder how much the season changes if we had just won out on signing Polanco in the offseason.
If I remember correctly, he was the big target that could hit LH for Dana in the offseason.
Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Completely agree. That said - I don't think it hurts to get a couple fresh faces in the building.
I think a lot of folks are frustrated and want to point fingers and blame someone for missing the postseason. I am NOT saying folks are without fault.
I do think with just average injury luck this year we win 95 games and are extremely happy. I think the majority of shortcomings are a result of that. I know it's not a fun reality to accept but I think it's really the main culprit.
But again - I don't think it hurts to get some fresh faces in the building. I just hope everything is getting properly evaluated and we just aren't letting people go because someone's head has to roll like you said.
21 years since Ken Caminiti shockingly died at age 41.
A top 10 moment in the history of the entire solar system, Caminiti treating Mike Sciosia like the ***** he was.
Incredible debut with the 'Stros - came straight up from AA Columbus and had a triple and a home run in the first game.
Most instinctual third baseman ever?
Jose Altuve says, seems like a good pitch here.
A top 10 moment in the history of the entire solar system, Caminiti treating Mike Sciosia like the ***** he was.
Incredible debut with the 'Stros - came straight up from AA Columbus and had a triple and a home run in the first game.
Most instinctual third baseman ever?
Jose Altuve says, seems like a good pitch here.
linkdude said:That’s believed to be the first series-clinching walk-off reached on an error in postseason history.
— Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) October 10, 2025
It happened in 2016. Rangers versus Blue Jays when Odor made an error.
Drunken Overseas Bettor said:
21 years since Ken Caminiti shockingly died at age 41.
A top 10 moment in the history of the entire solar system, Caminiti treating Mike Sciosia like the ***** he was.
Incredible debut with the 'Stros - came straight up from AA Columbus and had a triple and a home run in the first game.
Most instinctual third baseman ever?
Jose Altuve says, seems like a good pitch here.
I was at his ML debut as a 7 year old and it's probably the first game I remember my Dad taking me to that I vividly remember most of the game. He immediately became my favorite Astro at the time after watching that game. I believe he also scored the game winning run in the bottom of the 9th in that game.
superaggie73 said:txags92 said:MaxPower said:BadAggie said:Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Yep. I think Dana's on the hot seat. Whatever the version of the Tucker trade there is this winter he needs to find it
I hope that isn't the vibe in the front office. A GM on the hot seat is incentivized to make short sighted moves. This is exactly why I am against canning GMs every 3 years. Even if the next guy you hire is a good GM, he's got to be thinking he has to make moves to win short term regardless of how it impacts long term to keep the checks rolling as long as possible.
I really think the only questionable move Dana has made was not doing more to acquire LH bats prior to the 2025 season. Coming into the season with only 1 LH bat in the starting lineup and 2 total on the opening day roster was a miss. I know everybody was aware at the deadline how desperate we were and applaud him for not overpaying at that point. But he should have done more in the offseason to get some LH bench help at the very least.
I wonder how much the season changes if we had just won out on signing Polanco in the offseason.
If I remember correctly, he was the big target that could hit LH for Dana in the offseason.
Dana wanted him, but our limited room under the tax prevented us from matching Seattle's deal, which ended up being 2/16 M after incentives and the vesting option, I believe.
Farmer1906 said:superaggie73 said:txags92 said:MaxPower said:BadAggie said:Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Yep. I think Dana's on the hot seat. Whatever the version of the Tucker trade there is this winter he needs to find it
I hope that isn't the vibe in the front office. A GM on the hot seat is incentivized to make short sighted moves. This is exactly why I am against canning GMs every 3 years. Even if the next guy you hire is a good GM, he's got to be thinking he has to make moves to win short term regardless of how it impacts long term to keep the checks rolling as long as possible.
I really think the only questionable move Dana has made was not doing more to acquire LH bats prior to the 2025 season. Coming into the season with only 1 LH bat in the starting lineup and 2 total on the opening day roster was a miss. I know everybody was aware at the deadline how desperate we were and applaud him for not overpaying at that point. But he should have done more in the offseason to get some LH bench help at the very least.
I wonder how much the season changes if we had just won out on signing Polanco in the offseason.
If I remember correctly, he was the big target that could hit LH for Dana in the offseason.
Dana wanted him, but our limited room under the tax prevented us from matching Seattle's deal, which ended up being 2/16 M after incentives and the vesting option, I believe..
Polanco at age 35 effectively had a career year. I'm not sure who would have predicted that, other than Cal's supplier
Ok. I'm joking. I think. Maybe.
But seriously, he played in 30 more games than last year and 60 more than the year before. His OPS this year is up like .150. You could not predict that. Not at age 35.
we signed a 35 year old 1B and watched his age 35 decline for real. We already say that decline with Abreu ( of course that was like age 42). Honestly, I think we are seeing it with Altuve. Why would Polanco have had any different expectation?
the fact that he went the other way bigly would make me ask some hard questions if I were in charge of MLB drug testing. Seriously.
I went to a game against Montreal when Caminiti made an incredible catch on an infield pop-up for the last out. It was amazing to a mere mortal like me but just another day in the life for him. Miss that guy.
Hub `93 said:
I went to a game against Montreal when Caminiti made an incredible catch on an infield pop-up for the last out. It was amazing to a mere mortal like me but just another day in the life for him. Miss that guy.
Sad that substance abuse cut his life way too short. Would have loved to have seen him as a color guy instead of Bagwell.
Cammy was a man's man
he doesn't miss 5 weeks with a cracked rib
he doesn't miss 5 weeks with a cracked rib
Ever since I went to Wrigley the day before the ND game, my boys have been obsessed with the Cubs and their W flag.
So much so that we bought one and they have been flying it after wins at our house.
Fun to have the boys at the age where they latch on to everything baseball.
So much so that we bought one and they have been flying it after wins at our house.
Fun to have the boys at the age where they latch on to everything baseball.
My dad went on a business trip to Boston in either August or September of 2004… he got me a Red Sox hat from the Fenway shop there and of course as an 11 year old it was the coolest thing. Then a month later they had their miracle WS run and I thought I was the coolest kid having an actual hat from Boston during that time.
I still have the hat today, and it's one I'll never get rid of.
I still have the hat today, and it's one I'll never get rid of.
That's so good.
Mathguy64 said:Farmer1906 said:superaggie73 said:txags92 said:MaxPower said:BadAggie said:Farmer1906 said:
I don't know how much of an impact Cintron and Snitker actually had. In general, I am not that sure any hitting coach has a major impact on just how well a team hits. This feels more like someone's head has to roll after missing the postseason.
Yep. I think Dana's on the hot seat. Whatever the version of the Tucker trade there is this winter he needs to find it
I hope that isn't the vibe in the front office. A GM on the hot seat is incentivized to make short sighted moves. This is exactly why I am against canning GMs every 3 years. Even if the next guy you hire is a good GM, he's got to be thinking he has to make moves to win short term regardless of how it impacts long term to keep the checks rolling as long as possible.
I really think the only questionable move Dana has made was not doing more to acquire LH bats prior to the 2025 season. Coming into the season with only 1 LH bat in the starting lineup and 2 total on the opening day roster was a miss. I know everybody was aware at the deadline how desperate we were and applaud him for not overpaying at that point. But he should have done more in the offseason to get some LH bench help at the very least.
I wonder how much the season changes if we had just won out on signing Polanco in the offseason.
If I remember correctly, he was the big target that could hit LH for Dana in the offseason.
Dana wanted him, but our limited room under the tax prevented us from matching Seattle's deal, which ended up being 2/16 M after incentives and the vesting option, I believe..
Polanco at age 35 effectively had a career year. I'm not sure who would have predicted that, other than Cal's supplier
Ok. I'm joking. I think. Maybe.
But seriously, he played in 30 more games than last year and 60 more than the year before. His OPS this year is up like .150. You could not predict that. Not at age 35.
we signed a 35 year old 1B and watched his age 35 decline for real. We already say that decline with Abreu ( of course that was like age 42). Honestly, I think we are seeing it with Altuve. Why would Polanco have had any different expectation?
the fact that he went the other way bigly would make me ask some hard questions if I were in charge of MLB drug testing. Seriously.
Wonder if he shares a supplier... I mean, a locker... with the Dumper?
Arozarena was their hookup. He brought the chicken and rice diet to Seattle.
Hub `93 said:
I went to a game against Montreal when Caminiti made an incredible catch on an infield pop-up for the last out. It was amazing to a mere mortal like me but just another day in the life for him. Miss that guy.
Cami was a super good dude too. I've had a couple interactions with him.
Spring training game in FL as a 10 yo or so. Back when regulars barely played. He was in the stands with his wife and little kids. I saw him and was walking his way with a pen and card to get an autograph. His wife saw me and got all pissy I was walking over to them. Cami saw me, shushed her, waved me over anyway, signed my card and chatted for a minute or so.
Later after he divorced the awful woman from above he moved into the hood I grew up in. Worked at the country club and he was crazy nice all the time when he'd come in.
agproducer said:
Arozarena was their hookup. He brought the chicken and rice diet to Seattle.
Did the chicken come with a clear sauce or cream sauce? Or both?
txags92 said:agproducer said:
Arozarena was their hookup. He brought the chicken and rice diet to Seattle.
Did the chicken come with a clear sauce or cream sauce? Or both?
It was not hormone free.
Come on guys… it is totally reasonable for a catcher to double their homerun output overnight in a Pacific Northwest pitchers park.
- Dodgers hitters in the NLDS hit a combined
— Phill (@MeekPhill_) October 10, 2025
.199/.280/.277 (58 wRC+)
- Martin Maldonado hit .204/.245/.327 (61 wRC+) this season
The Dodgers lineup hit worse than 9 Martin Maldonado’s and they still beat the Phillies in 4 games https://t.co/p5OxSpg2x2
Hub `93 said:
I went to a game against Montreal when Caminiti made an incredible catch on an infield pop-up for the last out. It was amazing to a mere mortal like me but just another day in the life for him. Miss that guy.
I was at that same game. I don't remember what year it was. But the Astros were up 1 run and the Expos had the bases loaded so we had the infield in. Somebody floated one into left and he caught it over the shoulder running straight backwards.
Found this on YouTube an inside-the-park home run against the Cubs. I think Sosa trips on a steroid needle in the outfield. Steve Finley at his pre-steroid weight scores, Slow-Ass Sid Bream scores, and Caminiti trots home.
Two years ago, today pic.twitter.com/lo5XM2HEl8
— SleeperAstros (@SleeperAstros) October 10, 2025
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