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  1. Unless the players come out and say "we hate Espada he's the reason we're losing" There is a literal zero chance he gets fired outside of gross insubordination. Managers mean almost dick in baseball as long as they are doing the obvious things. They can mean something if they are intuitive in the 50/50 situations. But come on, Espada is doing pretty much what everyone wanted Dusty to do except the Meyers/Dubon issues. Alvarez in the 2 hole (I think he fits the team better at 3 but it's mathematically the right move) - Check He has zero choice but to play Abreu with that contract and every other manager in baseball would be in the same position. But he isn't smashing in the top 5 all season - Check He's getting guys spots. when they need it but not really overplaying anyone that shouldn't play (outside of Abreu where he has no choice) - Check What legitimately in his power do you want him to do? Abreu is about to get benched. They've been trying all kinds of guys at first. We just don't have a backup there. Dubon likely ends up being the guy and that would make the Astros a pretty formidable offense and defense if he plays well there which I think he would. Our pitching woes are brutal. Brent Strom is a golden god
  2. I actually tried to look and see about that. Like was I missing someone. But didn't find anyone that made sense. But you are probably right about Chinese or Indian Star. Sheer number of people knowing their fame would dwarf the US. The global aspect of US celebrities is big though. So a lot of those people also know Beyonce. When I was in India last and people found out I was from Houston I got all kinds of Beyonce questions. And that was a good while ago
  3. It's probably Taylor then Beyonce. All of those are solid entries but fall down a bit save for Taylor and Adele. But Beyonce does have more Instagram followers, I'd say her music hits more age ranges and demographics, while Taylor's hits her demographic with a wrecking ball.
  4. I've always believed you should get the 3-0 greenlight for a specific pitch. Lay off if it's not that exact one in that exact location. Blast it if it is
  5. Yeah, full panel off works as well. Honestly didn't read the entire thread just skimmed. I can see it's paneling, but figured there was a reason you couldn't take it off, otherwise seems really simple to just pull them off and go. Still would cap it that way to make it work well
  6. Cut the wall, install boards horizontally in btw the vertical studs, nail the side back over. A circular saw pull up with a shallow cut is probably the best option I wouldn't do any other way, but I would bitch about it the entire time I was doing it. It's just the best way and eliminates any issues. Personally I'd install a partial 2X4 vertically, then cap it with the horizontal so you have plenty of support. Costs 10 in wood to do it right.
  7. My wife makes a shit load of money and likes expensive stuff. She also will trade stuff or buy used when she really wants something. I never worry about her when it comes to stuff like that because she's earned it, and she doesn't just spend to spend. She saves up money, will trade hair services (we own a salon), trade previous purchases or buy used.
  8. All of this is true. I even said all fans groups suck really. I just liked thinking ours was above all of it, when I guess no one's fans are. The Oilers were so special to me and caused generational trauma for sure.
  9. Correct. Some of y'all simply don't deserve this team. Every time I see Astros fans get dragged for being little bitches I get pissed, then read this thread and realize our fans fucking suck. Of course all fan groups suck when you get down to it. The Astros can go 0-162 and I'll be disappointed but wouldn't lose a single second of sleep. They have given me something I wanted my whole life and then got there 3 more times and did it again. The Rangers spent ungodly amounts of money as did the Dodgers to get where they are right now. No front office stays together more than a few years if they are successful. It could have been the greatest culture on earth and Sig and Stearns would have left. Luhnow might still be here, and I hate that he's not. The Astros should have stuck with him like the Red Sox did with Cora. And if the culture in the office was good they would have. It wasn't. It was cut throat and so Crane's hands were tied. And honestly 80% of you would have done the same thing. Personally I would have told the commissioner to pound sand. He has only the authority the owners allow him to have. I'm not asking people to pretend like better moves couldn't have been made, of course in hindsight that's true. But ALL of you thought Abreu was at least the right signing. Maybe not the best contract, but it was lauded EVERYWHERE, including here. Same can be said for many of the moves. Montero was ultimately a below market rate deal and had been outstanding the year before. Even when they go and get Hader there is whining and bitching for getting the best closer in baseball. The truth is if the team doesn't go 120-42 and sweep every Playoff series it isn't enough for some of you. And it's a fucking beating to read.
  10. And I got that bug and went hard after it. Painted the last coat on the top box late last night. Then painted the wall, etc. Got it all installed and cleaned up! I'm pretty excited to be done with it. I can start putting my closet back together now
  11. Actually it's some extra insoles lol. They work amazing in Jordan's and dunks.
  12. It's Bregman, he does this literally every single year. On occasion he's had a week or so and then fallen off. He's always excellent to superb by the time it matters.
  13. Not finished still a good amount to do, but sized it up and got the drawers and drawer fronts installed. I built the top piece to go on as well. Built the top shelving and above that will be my rack mount for my media server. First coat of paint on, hope to have it all done by Friday. Might get a bug up my ass and install the drawer pulls tonight
  14. If you don't tow every day, take your damn hitch off!!! It takes 30 seconds
  15. Face frames and cabinets are one of the easiest things in wood working IMO. Yeah you can make them look janky, but just take your time, don't rush it and you will do a good job. Drawers add complexity as do doors, but even they aren't hard, just time consuming
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