*** My Cuz Felipe Paulino called up to the Astros ****

[MrsMcD]

Originally Posted by Tech

Good luck to Felipe ,i hope he does well.Go BRAVES.

Go Braves!!!

I went to see the Braves play the Mets Friday night. Even though we lost, it was an awesome game. I couldn't believe how many Mets fans were in Atlanta. It seemed to be half and half.

[SDG]

Originally Posted by MrsMcD

Go Braves!!!

I went to see the Braves play the Mets Friday night. Even though we lost, it was an awesome game. I couldn't believe how many Mets fans were in Atlanta. It seemed to be half and half.

Felipe gets the start this evening against the Brewers ... its his debut start. He just called me and I'll be there 2nite!!!!

Pray ... he of course is a little anxious ... but pumped about it.

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From the Astros.com website:

The Astros hope to play spoiler to several contending clubs this month, and they have a good opportunity to do so this week while the Milwaukee Brewers are in town.


However, if the Astros are going to win the series with the Brewers, they'll have to do so behind the strength of a couple of inexperienced rookie pitchers.

Felipe Paulino will make his big league debut as a starter on Tuesday, taking the spot normally occupied by Woody Williams. On Wednesday, Juan Gutierrez will sub for Roy Oswalt, who will be away from the team for a couple of days while his wife gives birth to the couple's second child.

Paulino has very limited experience on the big league level. He made his debut on Sept. 5, allowing five runs over a three-inning relief appearance in Milwaukee. On Sept. 15, he threw one scoreless inning of relief against the Pirates.

[LaGirl]

i meant to tell you i saw where he was starting!!! hope he beats those brewers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SDG]

Felipe was fantastic during the first three innings ... he was popping his fastball at 96 and 97. He throws a very HEAVY balll.

Then in the fourth the wheels fell of ... he stopped locating his pitches and started throwing the ball straight. He got tattooed .... w/ the Brewers scoring 5 runs .... hitting the cycle during the inning and Johnny Estrada capped it w/ a grand slam!!! Ouch ....

He's still young ... got called up for Double A ... he's got to locate his pitches better and change speeds against big league hitters.

Overall, it was so exciting .... Danah and I got to sit behind homeplate about 20 rows up .... WE HAD A BLAST!!!

Felipe said we'll be able to sit and grab a bite to eat in a couple of weeks when the season ends .... I'm looking forward to our meeting.

[Nahum]

So cool!

[LaGirl]

Originally Posted by Daniel Alicea

Felipe was fantastic during the first three innings ... he was popping his fastball at 96 and 97. He throws a very HEAVY balll.

Then in the fourth the wheels fell of ... he stopped locating his pitches and started throwing the ball straight. He got tattooed .... w/ the Brewers scoring 5 runs .... hitting the cycle during the inning and Johnny Estrada capped it w/ a grand slam!!! Ouch ....

He's still young ... got called up for Double A ... he's got to locate his pitches better and change speeds against big league hitters.

Overall, it was so exciting .... Danah and I got to sit behind homeplate about 20 rows up .... WE HAD A BLAST!!!

Felipe said we'll be able to sit and grab a bite to eat in a couple of weeks when the season ends .... I'm looking forward to our meeting.

i was flipping back and forth from astos to cubs. he handled the guys good the 1st time through the line-up. he was facing a TOUGH team. at least he got his 1st start under his belt. let him know this cubbie fan is proud of him! oloroid

[LaGirl]

they were takling about Paulino and some other pitcher tonight. they said they bet he and the other guy are in the rotation next year!