Author Topic: 2018 Spring Training Game Thread. (Read 13868 times)

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **on:** February 26, 2018, 02:36:54 pm »

Verlander looked good, no walks, no hits, 4 strikeouts in two innings.

Kyle Tucker is looking really good this spring. Hit a homer to LCF. His swing is a beautiful thing and he has power to all fields. Any chance he makes opening day?

J.D. Davis is hitting the ball well so far too.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #1 on:** February 26, 2018, 02:56:41 pm »

Stassi hit his 2nd HR of the Spring. Also he just hit a RBI double to put the Astros ahead 8-7 going into the 9th.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #2 on:** February 26, 2018, 03:05:39 pm »

McCurry leaves the bases loaded to close out the Mets. In the other game the Astros are getting hammered 11-0 (split squad) against the Marlins.

MusicMan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 26, 2018, 03:07:55 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 26, 2018, 02:36:54 pm

Verlander looked good, no walks, no hits, 4 strikeouts in two innings.

Kyle Tucker is looking really good this spring. Hit a homer to LCF. His swing is a beautiful thing and he has power to all fields. Any chance he makes opening day?

J.D. Davis is hitting the ball well so far too.

Unless Tucker does a rookie Pujols impression - no chance.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #4 on:** February 26, 2018, 03:10:19 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on February 26, 2018, 03:07:55 pm

Unless Tucker does a rookie Pujols impression - no chance.

That's what I figure too. Early June at best, providing he is tearing it up in the minors.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #5 on:** February 26, 2018, 03:11:11 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 26, 2018, 03:10:19 pm

That's what I figure too. Early June at best, providing he is tearing it up in the minors.

I would not expect him until late in the season, maybe even September, unless there is a massive implosion among the incumbents.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #6 on:** February 26, 2018, 03:14:42 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on February 26, 2018, 03:11:11 pm

I would not expect him until late in the season, maybe even September, unless there is a massive implosion among the incumbents.

A Tucker/Springer/Reddick outfield is borderline erotic.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #7 on:** February 26, 2018, 04:07:16 pm »

Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on February 26, 2018, 03:14:42 pm

A Tucker/Springer/Reddick outfield is borderline erotic.

50 Shades of 2019

MusicMan · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2018, 05:24:36 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on February 26, 2018, 04:07:16 pm

50 Shades of 2019

“My tastes are... unusual”
/opens door to reveal Speedo-clad Reddick

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MRaup · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2018, 12:14:06 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on February 26, 2018, 05:24:36 pm

“My tastes are... unusual”
/opens door to reveal Speedo-clad ~~Reddick~~ Orbit.

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FIFY.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2018, 01:06:29 pm »

After 2 innings Astros lead the Mets 5-0. Astros now batting in the top of the 3rd.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2018, 01:18:12 pm »

Astros pick up another run in the third. Lead 6-0. Peacock allowed 1 hit, walked two and struck out 3 in his two innings of work. Devo pitching the third.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2018, 01:27:56 pm »

It's raining.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2018, 01:34:13 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on February 27, 2018, 01:27:56 pm

It's raining.

And now it's delayed.

JimR · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2018, 01:35:59 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 27, 2018, 01:18:12 pm

Astros pick up another run in the third. Lead 6-0. Peacock allowed 1 hit, walked two and struck out 3 in his two innings of work. Devo pitching the third.

He gave up at least 1.

das · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2018, 01:54:14 pm »

Rain just finished with nothing upstream (yet). Hopefully drainage is good on the field as it was a gully washer.

das · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:09:09 pm »

Quote from: JimR on February 27, 2018, 01:35:59 pm

He gave up at least 1.

It was a run scoring groundout in a driving rain on an 81mph batting practice FB. They left him in to get the final out on a K. Hate to see that, too risky regarding injuries. Was glad to see Devo not trying to do too much except get off the field.

Edited to add: credit where credit is due, the Mets swung at everything to try to hurry the inning along. 11 pitches with 10 swings, including two 3-pitch strikeouts and two other first pitch hits. Good for them.

JimR · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:28:35 pm »

This is what we did not like about ST in Florida. We lost at least one game to rain each trip and sometimes more. We have lost games to weather in AZ too, but it is very rare.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:35:46 pm »

Armenteros on the bump for the bottom of the 4th. Houston 6 NY 1.

JimR · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:37:45 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 27, 2018, 02:35:46 pm

Armenteros on the bump for the bottom of the 4th. Houston 6 NY 1.

Not on TV, correct?

BlownRanger · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:40:30 pm »

Quote from: JimR on February 27, 2018, 02:37:45 pm

Not on TV, correct?

DirecTV 639

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:42:20 pm »

I'm watching the Mets TV broadcast on MLB.tv.

JimR · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2018, 02:43:36 pm »

I have U-verse. Not on MLB or ATT Sportsnet.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2018, 03:04:24 pm »

Tebow sighting.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2018, 03:07:08 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 27, 2018, 03:04:24 pm

Tebow sighting.

And he goes down looking at strikes.

juliogotay · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2018, 04:32:34 pm »

Quote from: JimR on February 27, 2018, 02:43:36 pm

I have U-verse. Not on MLB or ATT Sportsnet.

MLB is replaying it tonight at 11 p.m.

JimR · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2018, 04:33:53 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on February 27, 2018, 04:32:34 pm

MLB is replaying it tonight at 11 p.m.

Nah.

juliogotay · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2018, 04:41:45 pm »

Quote from: JimR on February 27, 2018, 04:33:53 pm

Nah.

Sleep is overrated.

JimR · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2018, 06:17:18 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on February 27, 2018, 04:41:45 pm

Sleep is overrated.

Resting up for the regular season.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #29 on:** February 28, 2018, 12:58:50 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 27, 2018, 02:42:20 pm

I'm watching the Mets TV broadcast on MLB.tv.

Armenteros looked great again, and, for my money, Gary Cohen does the best TV PBP this side of Jon Miller.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #30 on:** February 28, 2018, 01:14:45 pm »

McCullers went 2 innings, 0 runs, 2 hits and 3 Ks. Springer, Altuve each 2 for 2. Couple of Astros errors and a RBI single for Correa. 2-1 Twins mid-4.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #31 on:** February 28, 2018, 01:22:20 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on February 28, 2018, 12:58:50 pm

Armenteros looked great again, and, for my money, Gary Cohen does the best TV PBP this side of Jon Miller.

Keith Hernandez is good too.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #32 on:** February 28, 2018, 01:31:07 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on February 28, 2018, 01:22:20 pm

Keith Hernandez is good too.

Yeah. He's an ass, but I sort of love him. I wish our guys talked as much about baseball and about the other team.

JimR · « **Reply #33 on:** February 28, 2018, 01:40:44 pm »

Bregman jack made it 2-2.

MRaup · « **Reply #34 on:** February 28, 2018, 02:46:25 pm »

Today's broadcast included a 20+ minute chat with Bagwell during the game. I could seriously listen to him talk forever and never get tired of it.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #35 on:** February 28, 2018, 02:49:20 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on February 28, 2018, 02:46:25 pm

Today's broadcast included a 20+ minute chat with Bagwell during the game. I could seriously listen to him talk forever and never get tired of it.

Me too.

Bagpipes talking about “first basemens.”

Reuben · « **Reply #36 on:** February 28, 2018, 05:14:48 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on February 28, 2018, 02:46:25 pm

Today's broadcast included a 20+ minute chat with Bagwell during the game. I could seriously listen to him talk forever and never get tired of it.

Hopefully Astros radio makes a podcast of it, but just in case, care to give us some highlights?

MRaup · « **Reply #37 on:** February 28, 2018, 05:51:13 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on February 28, 2018, 05:14:48 pm

Hopefully Astros radio makes a podcast of it, but just in case, care to give us some highlights?

It was the TV broadcast.

And it was just sort of scattershooting everything from Bagwell's year last year being elected in to the HOF to him and Blum reminiscing about when Blum came over from Montreal with dyed red hair.

JimR · « **Reply #38 on:** February 28, 2018, 08:11:30 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on February 28, 2018, 05:51:13 pm

It was the TV broadcast.

And it was just sort of scattershooting everything from Bagwell's year last year being elected in to the HOF to him and Blum reminiscing about when Blum came over from Montreal with dyed red hair.

Blum was and is in awe of Bagwell.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #39 on:** March 01, 2018, 06:57:41 am »

Blum said it's good they didn't count spring stats for Bagwell's career. He asked him why he only had one good spring, his first. He said other than '91, he never really worked too hard until the last 2 weeks of spring training. Said he had to ramp his swing up over time and took extra batting practice late in the spring to get ready.

juliogotay · « **Reply #40 on:** March 01, 2018, 09:14:34 am »

Quote from: Reuben on February 28, 2018, 05:14:48 pm

Hopefully Astros radio makes a podcast of it, but just in case, care to give us some highlights?

A lot of what he said he had said in his HOF speech. Spoke of being generous with clubhouse personnel around the league. He learned early on, from Caminiti, to pick up dinner tabs, spoke of the greatness of Altuve, and what is approach had been to Spring Training. Clearly he loves this Astros bunch and how much fun they have when playing. Bunch of great guys he says. Wish I could add more but I was multi-tasking during that time preparing for a meeting.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #41 on:** March 01, 2018, 01:31:00 pm »

Tied up a 2, top of 5. Too many Red Sox fans.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #42 on:** March 01, 2018, 02:26:45 pm »

Tucker just crushed another HR to RF into the wind. 3-run job and it's 9-3 Astros.

Through 6.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #43 on:** March 01, 2018, 02:28:54 pm »

Tucker: 3 HR in 12 ABs.

juliogotay · « **Reply #44 on:** March 01, 2018, 02:35:16 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 01, 2018, 02:28:54 pm

Tucker: 3 HR in 12 ABs.

Tucker to be ready by "19? I would think so.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #45 on:** March 01, 2018, 02:36:53 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 01, 2018, 02:35:16 pm

Tucker to be ready by "19? I would think so.

Blum: "One day Kyle will live up to his prospect status."

Jacksonian · « **Reply #46 on:** March 01, 2018, 02:40:21 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 01, 2018, 02:36:53 pm

Blum: "One day Kyle will live up to his prospect status."

Ted

Jacksonian · « **Reply #47 on:** March 02, 2018, 05:28:47 pm »

So Cole hits 100 on the stadium radar gun today.

MusicMan · « **Reply #48 on:** March 02, 2018, 05:46:23 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 02, 2018, 05:28:47 pm

So Cole hits 100 on the stadium radar gun today.

Hot Cole

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MusicMan · « **Reply #49 on:** March 03, 2018, 01:32:05 pm »

Anthony Gose debut:

0.0 IP, 3 BB

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #50 on:** March 03, 2018, 02:31:14 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 03, 2018, 01:32:05 pm

Anthony Gose debut:

0.0 IP, 3 BB

No hits?

JimR · « **Reply #51 on:** March 03, 2018, 02:43:42 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 03, 2018, 02:31:14 pm

No hits?

No strikes.

juliogotay · « **Reply #52 on:** March 03, 2018, 09:58:12 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 03, 2018, 02:43:42 pm

No strikes.

Sipp is looking really good though. Hope it continues. This Gose thing is lightening in a bottle.

MusicMan · « **Reply #53 on:** March 04, 2018, 08:28:59 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 03, 2018, 09:58:12 pm

Sipp is looking really good though. Hope it continues. This Gose thing is lightening in a bottle.

Hinch said the last spot is Sipp’s to lose, which really surprised me.

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JimR · « **Reply #54 on:** March 04, 2018, 08:57:26 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 04, 2018, 08:28:59 am

Hinch said the last spot is Sipp’s to lose, which really surprised me.

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Why? If he is pitching well, doesn’t that make sense?

MusicMan · « **Reply #55 on:** March 04, 2018, 12:28:43 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 04, 2018, 08:57:26 am

Why? If he is pitching well, doesn’t that make sense?

I’m surprised that he would assess Sipp as pitching well enough already to make that declaration.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #56 on:** March 04, 2018, 12:48:42 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 04, 2018, 12:28:43 pm

I’m surprised that he would assess Sipp as pitching well enough already to make that declaration.

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Wouldn't the contract have something to do with it?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #57 on:** March 04, 2018, 12:50:38 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 04, 2018, 12:48:42 pm

Wouldn't the contract have something to do with it?

Perhaps, but Sparks said that the Astros feel that they've fixed Sipp's splitter, which would be great news.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #58 on:** March 04, 2018, 01:02:21 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 04, 2018, 08:57:26 am

Why? If he is pitching well, doesn’t that make sense?

If they really believed they’ve fixed him, it would explain to some extent not going hard after a lefty reliever.

JimR · « **Reply #59 on:** March 04, 2018, 01:03:27 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 04, 2018, 12:48:42 pm

Wouldn't the contract have something to do with it?

No

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #60 on:** March 04, 2018, 02:01:53 pm »

Both Sipp and Boshers pitched scoreless innings.

MusicMan · « **Reply #61 on:** March 04, 2018, 02:41:53 pm »

I'm watching Guduan right now, and he's not making Sipp or Boshers lose any sleep.

ETA: As soon as I type that, he snaps off several nasty-looking pitches in a row. That shows the talent that's so enticing, he just can't find the consistency.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #62 on:** March 05, 2018, 01:04:25 pm »

Keuchel said he was going to cut off his beard if they won it all last year. Nevertheless, the beard persisted. What’s up? This strikes me as the sort of thing the baseball gods look upon unfondly.

juliogotay · « **Reply #63 on:** March 05, 2018, 01:15:42 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on March 05, 2018, 01:04:25 pm

Keuchel said he was going to cut off his beard if they won it all last year. Nevertheless, the beard persisted. What’s up? This strikes me as the sort of thing the baseball gods look upon unfondly.

Maybe he meant before the regular season started. I wish he would. The Civil War has been over for awhile now.

MusicMan · « **Reply #64 on:** March 05, 2018, 05:38:12 pm »

Astros placed Gose on outright waivers.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #65 on:** March 06, 2018, 12:29:24 pm »

Today's game against Mets is on MLBnet. Through One, it is 1-0 Mets. McHugh on the mound. Davis just made a very nice catch from 1B going in short RF with his back to the infield. The ball was right over his head which is a tougher play to make.

juliogotay · « **Reply #66 on:** March 06, 2018, 12:40:00 pm »

In a "B" game Morton has whiffed 5 Nats through 2.

juliogotay · « **Reply #67 on:** March 06, 2018, 02:14:29 pm »

Tucker with another HR. Solo shot, now 4-3 "Stros in the 7th. This was the longest HR Ted has hit this spring. The Mets announcers, which incl. Hernandez, talk about his unorthodox swing. Indeed on this HR he had a very long swing and ended up on one knee in the box. Jake continues to hit the ball hard. Doesn't have much to show for it today but he is getting good wood on ball.

juliogotay · « **Reply #68 on:** March 06, 2018, 02:33:21 pm »

Tucker just grounded out to 2b. If he had gotten loft on the ball it would have gone a long way. Sounded like a gunshot off of his bat. That long swing really generates bat speed.

MusicMan · « **Reply #69 on:** March 06, 2018, 03:12:46 pm »

Armenteros with a rough outing, gives up a walk off grand slam of his own making.

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jbm · « **Reply #70 on:** March 07, 2018, 09:45:23 am »

Never seen Armenteros. What are people's thoughts on his strengths and weaknesses.

juliogotay · « **Reply #71 on:** March 07, 2018, 09:46:37 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 07, 2018, 09:45:23 am

Never seen Armenteros. What are people's thoughts on his strengths and weaknesses.

The first time out he was very good. Great changeup.

jbm · « **Reply #72 on:** March 07, 2018, 01:37:20 pm »

Devo level?

juliogotay · « **Reply #73 on:** March 07, 2018, 01:49:10 pm »

Quote from: jbm on March 07, 2018, 01:37:20 pm

Devo level?

I haven't seen enough of him to say. I seem to remember it kind of dives

Jacksonian · « **Reply #74 on:** March 07, 2018, 03:03:20 pm »

Reed had 2 hits today. A double to left off a lefty who will either be in the Marlins' rotation or bullpen and a single to center off a AAA pitcher.

Sipp was awful against mostly minor leaguers and borderline major leaguers.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #75 on:** March 07, 2018, 03:12:40 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 07, 2018, 03:03:20 pm

Reed had 2 hits today. A double to left off a lefty who will either be in the Marlins' rotation or bullpen and a single to center off a AAA pitcher.

Sipp was awful against mostly minor leaguers and borderline major leaguers.

Yep, Sipp was lit up like a [emoji319]

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juliogotay · « **Reply #76 on:** March 07, 2018, 03:40:17 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 07, 2018, 03:03:20 pm

Reed had 2 hits today. A double to left off a lefty who will either be in the Marlins' rotation or bullpen and a single to center off a AAA pitcher.

Sipp was awful against mostly minor leaguers and borderline major leaguers.

Reed HRed yesterday in a B game too.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #77 on:** March 07, 2018, 04:43:36 pm »

Sipp had absolutely nothing today. Simply awful.

NeilT · « **Reply #78 on:** March 07, 2018, 05:07:15 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 07, 2018, 04:43:36 pm

Sipp had absolutely nothing today. Simply awful.

It's ok. As I recall Gose is left-handed. We'll be fine.

juliogotay · « **Reply #79 on:** March 07, 2018, 05:25:27 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 07, 2018, 04:43:36 pm

Sipp had absolutely nothing today. Simply awful.

maybe he is going through his dead-arm stage.

MusicMan · « **Reply #80 on:** March 07, 2018, 06:37:52 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 07, 2018, 05:07:15 pm

It's ok. As I recall Gose is left-handed. We'll be fine.

We waived him. But Bagwell’s left arm is still good.

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austro · « **Reply #81 on:** March 07, 2018, 08:31:04 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 07, 2018, 05:25:27 pm

maybe he is going through his dead-arm stage.

It started two years ago.

JimR · « **Reply #82 on:** March 07, 2018, 11:43:14 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 07, 2018, 03:40:17 pm

Reed HRed yesterday in a B game too.

Not a B game. Split squad game. There is a difference.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #83 on:** March 08, 2018, 09:45:36 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 07, 2018, 03:40:17 pm

Reed HRed yesterday in a B game too.

It was off a AAA pitcher trying to get a major league bullpen spot.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #84 on:** March 08, 2018, 11:39:42 am »

Brisk day at Disneyhell for today’s game. Gattis looks to be starting behind the plate.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #85 on:** March 08, 2018, 12:09:58 pm »

Fisher with a shot over the 400 sign in center. Well hit but a pretty good wind blowing out.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #86 on:** March 08, 2018, 12:10:27 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 08, 2018, 12:09:58 pm

Fisher with a shot over the 400 sign in center. Well hit but a pretty good wind blowing out.

Off of lefty Kazmir.

MusicMan · « **Reply #87 on:** March 08, 2018, 01:43:50 pm »

Hoyt gives up 3 runs, looks like a long shot.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #88 on:** March 09, 2018, 04:47:59 pm »

Astros vs Cards 5pm on MLB Network. Verlander starting.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #89 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:29:47 pm »

Verlander struck out 5 but gave up a homer to DeJong, 1-0 Cards up middle of 2.

MusicMan · « **Reply #90 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:31:35 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 09, 2018, 05:29:47 pm

Verlander struck out 5 but gave up a homer to DeJong, 1-0 Cards up middle of 2.

Strikeouts are boring, and they’re fascist.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #91 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:42:45 pm »

After 2, still 1-0.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #92 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:47:37 pm »

Middle of 3. Verlander has struck out 9 of 11 batters faced. Still 1-0

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #93 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:48:10 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 09, 2018, 05:31:35 pm

Strikeouts are boring, and they’re fascist.

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Also nasty.

MusicMan · « **Reply #94 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:48:54 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 09, 2018, 05:47:37 pm

Middle of 3. Verlander has struck out 9 of 11 batters faced. Still 1-0

8. The remaining Squatting Molina flied out.

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Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #95 on:** March 09, 2018, 05:56:31 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 09, 2018, 05:48:54 pm

8. The remaining Squatting Molina flied out.

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Yeah, 8. That's what I meant.

NeilT · « **Reply #96 on:** March 09, 2018, 09:01:28 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 09, 2018, 05:56:31 pm

Yeah, 8. That's what I meant.

8 is the new 9.

moriartp · « **Reply #97 on:** March 09, 2018, 10:24:35 pm »

Quote from: NeilT on March 09, 2018, 09:01:28 pm

8 is the new 9.

-Tony La Russa

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #98 on:** March 10, 2018, 06:28:05 am »

Quote from: moriartp on March 09, 2018, 10:24:35 pm

-Tony La Russa

ISWYDT

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #99 on:** March 11, 2018, 01:05:27 pm »

The Astros just overshifted on Jay Bruce by moving all four infielders to his pull side, leaving on one on the other side. Bruce keeps trying to go the other way but has been unsuccessful in two ABs. Psychological warfare in spring training, probably courtesy of Sig and the gang in analytics.

Reuben · « **Reply #100 on:** March 11, 2018, 02:37:51 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 11, 2018, 01:05:27 pm

The Astros just overshifted on Jay Bruce by moving all four infielders to his pull side, leaving on one on the other side. Bruce keeps trying to go the other way but has been unsuccessful in two ABs. Psychological warfare in spring training, probably courtesy of Sig and the gang in analytics.

That would be hilarious if they did it during the regular season. Were there two guys in short right field, or what?

juliogotay · « **Reply #101 on:** March 13, 2018, 03:46:02 pm »

In a 6-1 win over Mets today in which Cole started against Syndargaard, Astros prevail 6-1. Cole was sharp 4 H and 1 R given in 4 IP. Cole whiffed 7. In relief Martes whiffed 5 in 2.1 scoreless frames. Martes allowed 1 H and 2 BBs. JD Davis is hitting .394 after his 2-3 today (singles).

JimR · « **Reply #102 on:** March 14, 2018, 01:27:01 pm »

Verlander getting hit hard today.

Lefty · « **Reply #103 on:** March 14, 2018, 08:48:09 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 14, 2018, 01:27:01 pm

Verlander getting hit hard today.

He said he was working on some stuff and throwing pitches in counts that he wouldn't ordinarily throw. He also said the pitch that Carpenter hit out was a sh@t curveball. I didn't watch, so I don't know.

JimR · « **Reply #104 on:** March 15, 2018, 01:09:19 pm »

FYI, my scout friend is sending me daily reports from his organization’s scouts on the games they see. Fascinating reading. The scout following Houston said JV was not sharp, and velocity was down, but both homers were windblown. He guessed “mid-spring training dead arm.” He does not like what he sees from Fisher so I am feeling a tad vindicated in my opinion.

juliogotay · « **Reply #105 on:** March 15, 2018, 01:33:37 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 15, 2018, 01:09:19 pm

FYI, my scout friend is sending me daily reports from his organization’s scouts on the games they see. Fascinating reading. The scout following Houston said JV was not sharp, and velocity was down, but both homers were windblown. He guessed “mid-spring training dead arm.” He does not like what he sees from Fisher so I am feeling a tad vindicated in my opinion.

any particular thing about Fisher? I try not to put much stock in Spring stats but his K rate is high.

JimR · « **Reply #106 on:** March 15, 2018, 01:44:45 pm »

Long swing, slow bat, FBs eating him up.

The same scout said about Davis: “He can hit.”

Reuben · « **Reply #107 on:** March 15, 2018, 02:26:14 pm »

I wish they'd give Fisher more time in AAA to tighten up his game a little.

They've played Davis in LF a little bit this spring, right? Anyone seen him out there?

JimR · « **Reply #108 on:** March 15, 2018, 04:11:26 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 15, 2018, 02:26:14 pm

I wish they'd give Fisher more time in AAA to tighten up his game a little.

They've played Davis in LF a little bit this spring, right? Anyone seen him out there?

Long swing, slow bat. You are going to “tighten that up?” I want to watch and take notes.

juliogotay · « **Reply #109 on:** March 15, 2018, 04:17:34 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on March 15, 2018, 02:26:14 pm

I wish they'd give Fisher more time in AAA to tighten up his game a little.

They've played Davis in LF a little bit this spring, right? Anyone seen him out there?

I think Davis would make this team if there was a spot for him. I don't LF would be that spot.

Reuben · « **Reply #110 on:** March 15, 2018, 08:03:09 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 15, 2018, 04:11:26 pm

Long swing, slow bat. You are going to “tighten that up?” I want to watch and take notes.

I'm not going to do anything except hope that the Astros decision-makers and coaches do what they think will help him. I'm sure if they thought he was hopeless they would have traded him by now. Plenty of teams wanted him.

JimR · « **Reply #111 on:** March 16, 2018, 10:50:14 am »

Quote from: Reuben on March 15, 2018, 08:03:09 pm

I'm not going to do anything except hope that the Astros decision-makers and coaches do what they think will help him. I'm sure if they thought he was hopeless they would have traded him by now. Plenty of teams wanted him.

Other teams certainly did have interest before he came up and became a K machine. Do they now? I do not know. He can run but is not a good outfielder. He has pop but has trouble making contact. I would love to be wrong because he seems to be the designated bridge to Tucker, but I do not think I am. Scouts with no ax to grind and whose sole purpose in ST is to look for potential acquisitions do not like his swing.

MusicMan · « **Reply #112 on:** March 16, 2018, 11:20:48 am »

Quote from: JimR on March 16, 2018, 10:50:14 am

Other teams certainly did have interest before he came up and became a K machine. Do they now? I do not know. He can run but is not a good outfielder. He has pop but has trouble making contact. I would love to be wrong because he seems to be the designated bridge to Tucker, but I do not think I am. Scouts with no ax to grind and whose sole purpose in ST is to look for potential acquisitions do not like his swing.

What do they say about Tucker?

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juliogotay · « **Reply #113 on:** March 16, 2018, 12:05:47 pm »

IF they just want/need a bridge to Tucker they may consider Jon Kemmer.

mrpink · « **Reply #114 on:** March 16, 2018, 02:46:04 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 16, 2018, 12:05:47 pm

IF they just want/need a bridge to Tucker they may consider Jon Kemmer.

Now 7 for his last 12 with a .583/.615/1.167 line over that period against mostly major league pitchers. Second best OPS on the team this spring, behind only the wuderkind.

JimR · « **Reply #115 on:** March 16, 2018, 02:59:23 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on March 16, 2018, 11:20:48 am

What do they say about Tucker?

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“Uppercut swing, trying to hit the ball in the air, unorthodox swing but effective, making the most of his opportunities”

JimR · « **Reply #116 on:** March 16, 2018, 08:12:18 pm »

Report today says Giles is on short leash, and Peacock may be the closer. Keep in mind these guys are just passing on rumors they have heard. May not be true.

juliogotay · « **Reply #117 on:** March 16, 2018, 10:32:46 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 16, 2018, 08:12:18 pm

Report today says Giles is on short leash, and Peacock may be the closer. Keep in mind these guys are just passing on rumors they have heard. May not be true.

Giles has a 0.00 ERA this spring. I'm not buying the Peacock thing. Not sure he could pitch 2-3 days in a row.
We don't talk McCullers around here much. Anyone notice that after 4.1 IP of scoreless tonight his spring ERA is under 1?
Fisher with a piss-poor night again tonight and Tucker's 1-3 puts him at .405. JD Davis HRd in win over Yanks.

JimR · « **Reply #118 on:** March 16, 2018, 10:49:46 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 16, 2018, 10:32:46 pm

Giles has a 0.00 ERA this spring. I'm not buying the Peacock thing. Not sure he could pitch 2-3 days in a row.
We don't talk McCullers around here much. Anyone notice that after 4.1 IP of scoreless tonight his spring ERA is under 1?
Fisher with a piss-poor night again tonight and Tucker's 1-3 puts him at .405. JD Davis HRd in win over Yanks.

Not asking you to buy anything. If you’d rather, I won’t post these scouts’ comments.

juliogotay · « **Reply #119 on:** March 17, 2018, 09:07:36 am »

Quote from: JimR on March 16, 2018, 10:49:46 pm

Not asking you to buy anything. If you’d rather, I won’t post these scouts’ comments.

Please do. I enjoy them. I just do not envision Peacock in the closer role. If you re- read your OP you may think that you seem to have some doubt about it also?

jbm · « **Reply #120 on:** March 17, 2018, 09:58:32 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 16, 2018, 10:32:46 pm

Giles has a 0.00 ERA this spring. I'm not buying the Peacock thing. Not sure he could pitch 2-3 days in a row.
We don't talk McCullers around here much. Anyone notice that after 4.1 IP of scoreless tonight his spring ERA is under 1?
Fisher with a piss-poor night again tonight and Tucker's 1-3 puts him at .405. JD Davis HRd in win over Yanks.

I recall Giles getting shelled one game this spring. I don't think I dreamed it. Anyways, I can believe that management has this concern, most fans do and he had already lost his job in postseason last year.

Peacock seems like an interesting choice, although I can't immediately think of anyone else. Maybe Devo.

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #121 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:32:39 am »

Quote from: JimR on March 16, 2018, 10:49:46 pm

Not asking you to buy anything. If you’d rather, I won’t post these scouts’ comments.

Please continue Jim. Very interesting and appreciated.

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TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #122 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:35:56 am »

Quote from: JimR on March 16, 2018, 10:50:14 am

Other teams certainly did have interest before he came up and became a K machine. Do they now? I do not know. He can run but is not a good outfielder. He has pop but has trouble making contact. I would love to be wrong because he seems to be the designated bridge to Tucker, but I do not think I am. Scouts with no ax to grind and whose sole purpose in ST is to look for potential acquisitions do not like his swing.

I just don’t think Fisher looks ready. I agree with your take about him not being a good outfielder. If he can’t hit then I’m not sure that his speed warrants him getting a spot on the roster. Wish we had signed Cargo but that is water under the bridge now.

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JimR · « **Reply #123 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:41:40 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 17, 2018, 09:58:32 am

I recall Giles getting shelled one game this spring. I don't think I dreamed it. Anyways, I can believe that management has this concern, most fans do and he had already lost his job in postseason last year.

Peacock seems like an interesting choice, although I can't immediately think of anyone else. Maybe Devo.

No, his ERA is zero. No one is saying Peacock is the choice. I passed along a scout’s gossip.

jbm · « **Reply #124 on:** March 17, 2018, 10:58:17 am »

I looked it up. The runs were unearned, but he has given up four unearned runs in 4.2

TerryPuhl21 · « **Reply #125 on:** March 17, 2018, 11:30:30 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 17, 2018, 09:58:32 am

I recall Giles getting shelled one game this spring. I don't think I dreamed it. Anyways, I can believe that management has this concern, most fans do and he had already lost his job in postseason last year.

Peacock seems like an interesting choice, although I can't immediately think of anyone else. Maybe Devo.

If I recall correctly, there was one outing a couple weeks back where he gave up like 3 or 4 runs in one inning but they were all unearned runs. He’s looked pretty good this spring overall.

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juliogotay · « **Reply #126 on:** March 17, 2018, 11:58:28 am »

Quote from: jbm on March 17, 2018, 10:58:17 am

I looked it up. The runs were unearned, but he has given up four unearned runs in 4.2

They were all in one inning but it doesn't excuse Giles from letting them all cross home.

chuck · « **Reply #127 on:** March 17, 2018, 12:04:57 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 17, 2018, 11:58:28 am

They were all in one inning but it doesn't excuse Giles from letting them all cross home.

Good point. Peacock it is, then.

geezerdonk · « **Reply #128 on:** March 17, 2018, 03:14:43 pm »

I don't know what to make of Fisher. He is clearly Luhnow's fair skulled boy but why is not apparent. His performance last year and this spring doesn't justify a spot on the major league roster much less the starting left fielder's job.

JimR · « **Reply #129 on:** March 17, 2018, 07:52:46 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 17, 2018, 11:58:28 am

They were all in one inning but it doesn't excuse Giles from letting them all cross home.

So, unearned runs are the pitcher’s fault. Got it.

juliogotay · « **Reply #130 on:** March 17, 2018, 09:52:56 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 17, 2018, 07:52:46 pm

So, unearned runs are the pitcher’s fault. Got it.

Good. Glad to have been a help.

moriartp · « **Reply #131 on:** March 18, 2018, 09:26:01 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 16, 2018, 12:05:47 pm

IF they just want/need a bridge to Tucker they may consider Jon Kemmer.

Kemmer, Mayfield, and Stubbs sent to minor league camp this morning along with Francis Martes & "Ted" Tucker.

If they end up deciding against Fisher in LF, I imagine it'll be Marwin out there with Davis at 1B to start the season.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #132 on:** March 18, 2018, 11:14:44 am »

Has Davis played any left field this spring?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #133 on:** March 18, 2018, 11:42:35 am »

Quote from: Jacksonian on March 18, 2018, 11:14:44 am

Has Davis played any left field this spring?

I don't think so.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #134 on:** March 18, 2018, 12:44:50 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 17, 2018, 11:58:28 am

They were all in one inning but it doesn't excuse Giles from letting them all cross home.

This is asenine.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #135 on:** March 18, 2018, 01:29:03 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 18, 2018, 12:44:50 pm

This is asenine.

It is stupit.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #136 on:** March 18, 2018, 01:36:31 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on March 18, 2018, 01:29:03 pm

It is stupit.

You're right. I know better. The correct spelling is asinine.

juliogotay · « **Reply #137 on:** March 18, 2018, 01:46:20 pm »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on March 18, 2018, 12:44:50 pm

This is asenine.

I figured I would be hearing from you.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #138 on:** March 18, 2018, 02:16:47 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on March 18, 2018, 01:46:20 pm

I figured I would be hearing from you.

The rule has been in place forever. I get that sometime the pitcher has to snap off something special to pick up a teammate. However, most unearned runs aren't the pitcher's fault. When you're forced to get more than three outs in an inning, sometimes fatigue gets you, and you make a mistake with a pitch, that does nothing but exacerbate the situation.

JimR · « **Reply #139 on:** March 18, 2018, 02:53:27 pm »

Yes, Davis has played LF this spring.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #140 on:** March 18, 2018, 03:02:57 pm »

Who were the commentators for today’s game, and is the “big announcement” at the press conference tomorrow morning the Altuve extension?

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #141 on:** March 18, 2018, 03:04:04 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 18, 2018, 02:53:27 pm

Yes, Davis has played LF this spring.

PLayed there today.

JimR · « **Reply #142 on:** March 18, 2018, 03:41:29 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on March 18, 2018, 03:02:57 pm

Who were the commentators for today’s game, and is the “big announcement” at the press conference tomorrow morning the Altuve extension?

Kevin E. and Stanton

Reuben · « **Reply #143 on:** March 18, 2018, 06:14:31 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 18, 2018, 03:41:29 pm

Kevin E. and Stanton

Vin Scully should not feel threatened.

das · « **Reply #144 on:** March 21, 2018, 01:35:42 pm »

Excellent. The Nats "announcers" said, "...and, we'll have a 2-man throw around the horn" after McCullers first strike out in the 5th since they had 6 people playing in the OF grass.

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das · « **Reply #145 on:** March 21, 2018, 01:39:42 pm »

So, these two teams could not be more different. The Nats players are laughing, joking around and not taking things too seriously and the Astros are all business. Until it makes sense not to. For example, Correa busts out of the box on the chopper to first all the way down the line until the last few steps then pulls up so as to not collide with Gio Gonzalez since it's a spring game. Then trots back to the dugout while the Nats continue to yuck it up. Interesting differences between the teams.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #146 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:01:40 pm »

Another good outing for LMJr.

5 IP
2 H
5 K
2 BB
.051 Spring ERA

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #147 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:06:09 pm »

Add .1 IP and a K as he pitched to one more batter B6.

Reuben · « **Reply #148 on:** March 21, 2018, 08:19:32 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on March 21, 2018, 02:06:09 pm

Add .1 IP and a K as he pitched to one more batter B6.

He just really wanted to make the ERA an even 0.50 I guess.

JimR · « **Reply #149 on:** March 22, 2018, 01:49:44 pm »

Boy, Morton got lit up today. 9 ER.

Lefty · « **Reply #150 on:** March 22, 2018, 03:03:19 pm »

Quote from: JimR on March 22, 2018, 01:49:44 pm

Boy, Morton got lit up today. 9 ER.

"I was working on some new things, trying to get my pitches in."

That's my theoretical postgame quote from Charlie.

austro · « **Reply #151 on:** March 24, 2018, 12:22:18 pm »

I just turned on the Astros-RedSox game and saw Sale walking off the mound and into the dressing room. Anybody know what's up?

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #152 on:** March 24, 2018, 12:44:59 pm »

Quote from: austro on March 24, 2018, 12:22:18 pm

I just turned on the Astros-RedSox game and saw Sale walking off the mound and into the dressing room. Anybody know what's up?

JD Davis hit a line-drive single off him. Unclear exactly where—at first I thought hip, then glove—then he possibly hurt his knee falling. He walked off under his own power.

austro · « **Reply #153 on:** March 24, 2018, 12:59:41 pm »

Martes not fooling anybody.