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0:00 - Intro: Setting the Scene for the Episode
0:12 - Hosts Introductions: Suzy, Tom, and Bourbon
0:23 - Podcast Rated R Warning: Strong Language
0:46 - Drinking Time: Hosts Pour Drinks
1:08 - Suzy's Rare Drinking Occurrence: Special Occasion
2:02 - Astros Hat Discussion: Wearing the Hat Proudly
2:34 - Astros Love and Frustration: Metaphorically Losing the Hat
3:14 - Discussion on Houston Sports Fans and Attendance
4:10 - Astros Home Field Attendance Woes
5:04 - Astros Swept by Detroit Tigers: Frustration Begins
5:50 - The Tigers' Strength and Astros' Poor Performance
7:11 - Suzy's Frustration and Drowning Sorrows in Bourbon
9:02 - Wild Card Weekend Uncertainty
10:03 - Detroit Tigers Young Team Playing with Freedom
12:08 - Criticism of Commentator Katie Nolan
13:06 - Game One Breakdown: Pitching Struggles and Missed Opportunities
15:03 - Hunter Brown's Performance and Potential
17:06 - Lack of Grand Slams and Situational Hitting Issues
18:03 - Discussing Astros' Situational Hitting Struggles
19:23 - Peña's Bunt Decision in Game One
20:41 - Orioles Struggles Highlight Similar League-Wide Issues
22:00 - Framber Valdez's Pitching Struggles: Inconsistency Analysis
24:07 - Suzy's Frustration with Valdez's One Bad Inning
26:02 - Ryan Pressly's Performance: Nerves and Concerns
28:06 - Hunter Brown's Dominant Performance Highlighted
31:00 - 8thInning Struggles: Ryan Pressly and Josh Hader
34:11 - Discussing Bullpen Challenges Throughout the Season
37:23 - Looking Ahead to Next Season: Positives Amidst Disappointment
40:00 - Alex Bregman Contract Debate: Short-Term vs Long-Term Deal
42:06 - Debate Over Alex Bregman vs Nolan Arenado Performance
44:12 - Astros Contract Situation and Offseason Moves Speculation
47:01 - Reconfiguring the Roster: Free Agents and Prospects
48:46 - Starting Rotation Outlook for Next Season
51:00 - Lance McCullers Jr. Injury Frustrations
53:00 - Financial Analysis of Astros' Contract Commitments
57:01 - Assessing Ronel Blanco, Spencer Arrighetti, and Hunter Brown
1:00:39 - Control Over Young Pitchers: Benefits and Challenges
1:03:32 - Justin Verlander's Potential Resigning: Contract Discussion
1:05:57 - Center Field and Left Field Prospects: Future Plans
1:09:38 - Frustration with Jeremy Peña’s Performance and Development
