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Hinch in the morning...
« on: August 23, 2016, 10:09:31 am »
Just happened to catch Hinch on the radio this morning...a few highlights:


Gurriel will start at 3B tonight to keep his bat in the lineup, but will pretty much DH the rest of the way once they get back to playing AL teams.  May try him in the outfield this offseason.

Doesn't think Valbuena will be back this season.

Is not optimistic McCullers will be back this season, but it's still possible.

Likely to be a few call-ups next week...another catcher, a couple of bullpen arms and possibly a few "reward" call-ups. 

The Astros have better than a puncher's chance at the wild card, but will have to seriously nut up in the next two weeks.  He's optimistic, obviously.
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2016, 10:19:41 am »
He's the manager, but I do not see how he takes Bregman off of 3B. he has been outstanding. maybe OF puts too much strain on a hamstring?
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2016, 10:25:33 am »
Quote from: JimR on August 23, 2016, 10:19:41 am
He's the manager, but I do not see how he takes Bregman off of 3B. he has been outstanding. maybe OF puts too much strain on a hamstring?

He said Bregman would play LF tonight, and it's only because he wanted to keep Gurriel's at bats coming, and didn't have the DH available.  But Bregman is his third baseman, now and for the foreseeable future.  Made it sound like Valbuena is "bye bye" this offseason, but didn't come out and say it directly. 
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2016, 10:31:20 am »
Surprised that the need to keep Gurriel's ABs coming outweighs Teoscar's hot bat. 
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #4 on: August 23, 2016, 10:32:47 am »
Nevermind, I think I assumed too much.  Maybe Teoscar moves to center.
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2016, 10:35:13 am »
Quote from: jbm on August 23, 2016, 10:32:47 am
Maybe Teoscar moves to center.

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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #6 on: August 23, 2016, 11:11:34 am »
So Bregman at 3rd, Gurriel at DH, Marisnick in CF, and Teoscar in Left. 

Works.
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #7 on: August 23, 2016, 11:14:54 am »
Quote from: Andyzipp on August 23, 2016, 11:11:34 am
So Bregman at 3rd, Gurriel at DH, Marisnick in CF, and Teoscar in Left. 

Works.

I'm completely cool with that too. 

I was surprised he didn't mention Gurriel playing some 1B, as he mentioned that was a spot that needed addressing, though he did indicate Reed was "here to stay".  He didn't sound all that convinced about it, however. 
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2016, 01:13:24 pm »
But for tonight I would leave Gurriel on the bench with no DH
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #9 on: August 23, 2016, 01:25:19 pm »
Quote from: HudsonHawk on August 23, 2016, 11:14:54 am
I'm completely cool with that too. 

I was surprised he didn't mention Gurriel playing some 1B, as he mentioned that was a spot that needed addressing, though he did indicate Reed was "here to stay".  He didn't sound all that convinced about it, however.

Reed has shown some improvement.  And this team doesn't have many lefties.
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2016, 01:31:30 pm »
Quote from: JimR on August 23, 2016, 10:19:41 am
He's the manager, but I do not see how he takes Bregman off of 3B. he has been outstanding. maybe OF puts too much strain on a hamstring?
Gurriel played just one game in left in the minors and got 0 chances.  Except for 2005, every game he played in the Cuban and Japan leagues were all in the infield.  I'm not sure if left will be an option this year for Gurriel

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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #11 on: August 23, 2016, 03:12:33 pm »
No Gurriel tonight.


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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2016, 01:07:13 pm »
Quote from: roadrunner on August 23, 2016, 01:25:19 pm
Reed has shown some improvement.  And this team doesn't have many lefties.

I also don't think he's going to get any better against AAA pitching.  Play him.
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Re: Hinch in the morning...
« Reply #13 on: August 24, 2016, 08:55:12 pm »
Quote from: Andyzipp on August 24, 2016, 01:07:13 pm
I also don't think he's going to get any better against AAA pitching.  Play him.

I think they agree with you. Hinch said he is here to stay.
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