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Talk Zone / Re: New Pace of Play Agreement
« on: February 23, 2018, 08:36:06 am »
Only defensive limitations. How about limiting batter time outs per game?
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents
« on: January 13, 2018, 05:44:52 pm »
Wow. Seems huge. Not a bad 5th starter
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 02, 2017, 12:18:08 am »
Sparky is taking it to a new level
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:56:38 pm »Yeah Buck started getting ass-y about McCann's trips out there and I just wanted to smack him across the mouth. He had no idea what McCann was doing out there and he was being a jackass about it.
Only watched last 3 innings on TV, but even with that it was volume off and kept the radio on. Delay was unfortunate but it is amazing how well they paint the game.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:48:56 pm »It was nothing but creeping dread all day... then the game started and I was terrified. It only got worse when they went up 5 - 0... WHAT IF THEY BLOW IT?
And now I never have to think that way ever again.
After, game 2 and 5. All I thought was, when they blow the lead will they have one more magical finish. But McCann refused to let that happen.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:30:36 pm »
Radio guys said early some made a 14 million dollar bet on LA. Doh
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:24:47 pm »
Sparky in the clubhouse starts now
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:15:21 pm »I can't wait for Sparks.
I love this radio crew. Absolutely fantastic
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:04:29 pm »
Game 7 mvp should be McCann
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: World Series Game 7 - For All the Marbles 11-1-2017
« on: November 01, 2017, 11:01:12 pm »
Astros win!!!!!! Astros win!!! Astros win!!!!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 11:58:18 pm »
And the Rangers starting the season 0-3 after blowing today's game in the 9th. Minus the Ric Flair tribute, what a start to the season
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 11:39:31 pm »
Wow, what a win. Not sure I've ever seen a more exciting April 5th game
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 11:37:15 pm »
GEEOORRGGEEE!!!!
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 11:10:48 pm »
Crowd needs to shut the hell up
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 11:09:20 pm »
Nibbling with Cano on deck
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 10:21:44 pm »
Nice, Rangers gave up a 5 spot in the 9th.
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Mariners at Astros, April 5, 2017
« on: April 05, 2017, 10:03:15 pm »
Here's my fastball.....change, change, change, change, change
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The Championship Season Game Zone 2017 / Re: Opening Day!!!! Mariners at Astros, April 3rd
« on: April 03, 2017, 10:18:20 pm »
Nice start. Potent lineup.
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Talk Zone / Re: spring cut starts begin
« on: March 13, 2017, 01:50:15 pm »The comment in the Dallas News today about Hauschild included "Houston must have deep pitching to not protect this guy". The article said he didn't throw a straight pitch, that his ball had great movement to both sides of the plate.
Reason to hate the Rangers #457
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: January 23, 2017, 09:28:55 pm »Luhnow's said repeatedly that it takes 8-9 starters to get through a season. You list 12 players, but are all of them really options? Feliz (for the most part) and Devo excelled in the pen; at least one should have a prominent role in the pen. The others below him are pretty much wild cards, at this point. I'm not a Fiers apologist, by any means, but I think he will serve a purpose this season. $3.45M isn't enough of a reason to jettison him, just because.
He's still on the team. And will likely be there at the beginning of spring training. But it would not be too hard for Fiers not to have a position at the end of spring training. It may come down to losing Peacock or Fiers. Last year Straily lost the last man competition.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: January 23, 2017, 02:01:19 pm »It always seemed like money wasn't an issue unless they were adding more somewhere else (namely, bringing in another starter). With the odds appearing low at this point that we will add anything other than depth, I don't see why we would need "salary space".
Fiers is likely currently 6th on the rotation depth chart if everyone is healthy. Plus the guys right below him aren't a huge downgrade from him. Not a whole lot of reasons to keep him and 3.45 million reasons to let him go. Highly doubt they trade him prior to spring training. But wouldn't be shocked to see him in a different uniform by opening day
Keuchel
McCullers
Morton
McHugh
Musgrove
Fiers
Devenski
Peacock
Paulino
Feliz
Rodgers
Martes (most likely to start year in minors but mid-season call up is a strong possibility)
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: December 16, 2016, 09:14:35 am »Encarnacion and Bautista are feeling the QO sting pretty hard.
EE turned down a 4 year ~80 million dollar offer from the Blue Jays. First you make your bed and then you sleep in it. EE is likely to make less than that because he/his agent waited too long and teams went elsewhere.
Teams aren't stupid. They aren't going to drop a 5 year top dollar contract on a player who will be 34 by spring training
146 players qualified last year.
9 players were > 35 years of age:
Albert Pujols, Nelson Cruz, Jose Bautista were 36
Adrian Beltre, Victor Martinez, Chase Utley, Jayson Werth were 37
Beltran was 39
Ortiz was 41
ETA
Bautista on the other hand is being extremely hindered by the draft pick. Due his down year and being age 36, he wasn't going to see a long term contract anyways. Not quite sure why he just didn't take the offer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Starting Rotation
« on: December 16, 2016, 09:08:24 am »Mark Berman apparently quoting Keuchel on Astroline.
Anyone listen in and can provide further clarification on the "fluke accident" and what exactly was "fixed"?
Why it's encouraging that 2015 Keuchel has a better chance of reappearing, it is beyond frustrating that a player chooses to keep an injury to himself.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Prospect Rankings 2017
« on: December 13, 2016, 12:28:25 pm »Loses credibility when Miguelangelo Sierra is listed at #20 (C+) and then later, after a large group of "interchangeable" C+ guys, is grouped with a bunch of "other" prospects at C.
My favorite line:
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could turn into Anthony Rizzo if he makes adjustments, Jon Singleton if he doesn’t
Mr. AllOrNothing apparently
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 10, 2016, 11:40:21 pm »Am I insane for thinking that's not an outrageous price?
It's not outrageous but it is a significant overpay, Astros aren't desperate. No reason for them to overpay, at least not by that much. Basically, including Musgrove is 3 top prospects instead of 2.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Rule 5 draft - 2016 Edition
« on: December 08, 2016, 08:21:01 am »Rangers take RHP Michael Hauschild from the Astros
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As if we needed another reason to hate the Rangers
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 07, 2016, 09:09:02 pm »
Bah sounds like the WhiteSox started the conversation about Quintana with Bregman.
Luhnow made it clear that no one part of the 2017 core is available
Luhnow made it clear that no one part of the 2017 core is available
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 07, 2016, 04:16:18 pm »Nationals close to a deal for Adam Eaton. I would assume this would weaken the chances of the Nats being in on Quintana (given the the Sox would likely have grabbed some of the players they like from the Nats farm). The Astros and Nats were the only teams named in the Quintana sweepstakes
Done deal. Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez and Dane Dunning. Thins their farm quite a bit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 07, 2016, 04:02:12 pm »Lots of chatter this morning that the Astros and White Sox are now discussing Quintana.
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Nationals close to a deal for Adam Eaton. I would assume this would weaken the chances of the Nats being in on Quintana (given the the Sox would likely have grabbed some of the players they like from the Nats farm). The Astros and Nats were the only teams named in the Quintana sweepstakes
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 07, 2016, 10:27:42 am »I'd guess Martes, Reed, Teoscar would get it done. Maybe Fisher instead of Teoscar. I am a homer though....
I think Reed's value had to take a huge hit with his major league performance last year. I think you need 2 top prospects to get the WhiteSox to bite, Tucker was the second.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 07, 2016, 09:38:38 am »Shouldn't cost quite that much.
4 years, Ages: 28 through 31 for a mere 38 million.
Eclipsed 200 innings every year.
And he's real good. Pick you stat, let's go WAR against both leagues:
2013 - 11th
2014 - 35th
2015 - 17th
2016 - 11th
I'm going to make an assumption that that would net him top 10 for those 4 years combined.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 07, 2016, 09:18:28 am »
Nice. Also on an extreme team friendly contract for 4 more years. Not going to be cheap, but likely would not require Bregman. Still going to be quite the prospect haul though. I'd guess Martes, Reed, Tucker and somebody else decent (like a Fisher or Teoscar Hernandez) .
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: December 06, 2016, 08:00:57 am »Done and team signing FO offered arb won't have to give up a first rounder.
Is this true? On MLBTradeRumors it says differently
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With teams reluctant to surrender a first-round pick to sign free agent outfielder/designated hitter Jose Bautista, it’s possible the 36-year-old will sign with a club that has a protected selection, contends Rosenthal.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: December 05, 2016, 02:51:04 pm »Takes the last spot on the 40-man from what I can tell.
This is true, but Alpin still holds one of those spots.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: December 05, 2016, 01:39:46 pm »
Astros grab Tolliver off waivers
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: December 05, 2016, 10:41:28 am »
Amazing what happened to the Encarnacion market. Just 3 days ago, the leading teams were supposedly the Astros, Yankees and Blue Jays. And poof all 3 teams went elsewhere. Mr. Kinzer may have waited too long.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: December 05, 2016, 10:27:13 am »
Glad they signed Beltran. Significant upgrade to the DH role. Sorry to hear they may be out of the Sale sweepstakes. It will be interesting to see who else they get for the rotation.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: December 01, 2016, 10:19:41 am »Jeff Passan @JeffPassan 3 hours ago
This Edwin Encarnacion crap is starting to remind me of Jon Lester two years ago. He's in the D.R. If reports sound dumb, they probably are.
Edwin being in the Dominican means absolutely nothing other than he hasn't taken a physical.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: November 30, 2016, 02:56:38 pm »Not to go all Todd here, but PIT is said to be moving McCutcheon.
What about trading for him, then centering a Sale deal around Springer instead of Bregman?
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Bregman has 2 more years of club control. I would imagine that would be a tougher sell for Sale
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: November 30, 2016, 01:15:46 pm »yes but would depend on how long you get to keep Sale. For a year, no.
Sale is on a ridiculous team friendly contract for the next 3 years. With team options for 2018 and 2019
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: November 30, 2016, 12:58:37 pm »I know I'm in the minority, but I'm not big on trading away any major pieces like Bregman or Martes just yet. I believe our window is still wide open. The core group of this team won't begin to get broken up till the 2020 season (Altuve). I guess my point is we still have time on our side, no?
Exactly. So if the prime window is the next 3 years. Who makes the core more stronger Bregman-Martes or Sale?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: November 30, 2016, 09:34:40 am »
One thing to look at would be if the Astros and WhiteSox did find a way to hook up on a Sale-Bregman trade, they wouldn't have much need for Todd Frazier. Especially if the qualifying offer goes the way of the dodo
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 29, 2016, 04:37:55 pm »Bowden says Astros one of four teams in on Rich Hill. Yankees, Dodgers and Rangers allegedly the others.
Traveling man. By quick count, over 15 years he has played for 8 major league teams and 18 different minor league teams. 26 different home parks over his career.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 29, 2016, 03:29:55 pm »I assumed he just meant if we wanted to make a play for a Sale type.
Given that there is no other player you'd even contemplate losing Bregman over (that is available).
Don't get me wrong. The Astros production at 1st and DH was dead last or near dead last in every offensive category last year. So Encarnacion wouldn't require a follow up trade. But correcting that production would allow for reduced production elsewhere, in order to fix the other problem that exists at the top of the rotation.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 29, 2016, 02:51:37 pm »Astros were heavily in the mix for Cespedes, who ultimately signed with the Mets. Crasnick has the Astros as a "potential option" for Encarnacion.
Boy they sure do seem to be loading up. A signing like that on top of picking up McCann and Riddick would lessen the blow of losing Bregman.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 29, 2016, 01:41:10 pm »Chris Davis gets on base better than Carter, despite the K's. And the perception is that Carter's a liability anywhere in the field; the Brewers probably see him as a DH. Good thing they're an AL team...
Half the firstbasemen in the league are defensive liabilities. That's why they play first.
I'm not doubting Davis being the better player overall. Was just using Davis against an anti-K argument. Carter had real good, fairly steady month over month production on a team that was not that good overall offensively. Just shocked that he wasn't tendered. If only to trade him later. When is the last time someone who led(tied) his league in homeruns was non-tendered?
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 29, 2016, 09:00:40 am »Chris Carter gets non-tendered for 2nd straight season, says Bob Nightengale. Provided great value for the Brewers at just $2.5MM this past season but was projected to get $8-10MM in arbitration for 2017.
This makes no sense to me. Carter raked last year. His worst month he managed a 685 OPS. How is he not worth 10 million for one year? Well aware he strikes out a ton. Chris Davis landed a 7 year 161 million dollar contract the year after he K'd 208 times. yeah Carter does not have that track record. But we are talking 1 year 10 million. And if he repeats next year you have him under team control for the next year. Doesn't seem like a huge gamble there.
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Talk Zone / Re: Today in "You Can't Make This Shit Up"
« on: November 21, 2016, 10:28:38 pm »
What the heck would make someone want to do that? Not sure what is worse in that situation the victim or the hazer.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Rumors
« on: November 18, 2016, 04:41:17 pm »
McCann trade seems like a decent upgrade. Riddick I don't get. Perhaps I'm just getting too old. 4/52 seems like a ton for a 30 year old corner outfielder with little power and can't hit lefties. Todd what makes you so excited about this guy?
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 17, 2016, 01:32:35 pm »I think McCullers is a legit #1 guy. I'd put 2015 Keuchel up against almost anyone. Sale is better than both, but not so much better that I would use those three guys as a starting point, imo.
I think if McCullers picked up right where he left off last year and starts 30+ games, Luhnow would be dancing in the streets. And if Keuchel showed up in 2017 as if 2016 never happened, Luhnow would be running around asking people to pinch him. Not saying they can't happen, but I think you have to plan as though they won't.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 17, 2016, 08:58:00 am »If the Astros get Encarnacion to DH (leaving Gouriel at first), I would think that the Astros could put together a package of Reed, Martes, Fisher (and a couple of good but lower level prospects), to get Sale. I would not want to include K. Tucker or Paulino in that deal.
If the Astros traded for Sale the cost will be so high that half the folks in here will be crying overpay. An offer like "Reed, Martes, Fisher (and a couple of good but lower level prospects)" won't even get you a courtesy call back. A player like Bregman is certainly going to be needed to headline the deal. If you add Bregman to the deal you listed above you will probably get a conversation started. McHugh or Fiers is the equivalent of tossing in a slightly used spare tire when purchasing a truck.
This is an ace on an extreme team friendly countract through ages 28-30. The free agent market has 0 top of the rotation starters. Attitude or no attitude, the White Sox will be winners.
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 16, 2016, 01:27:07 pm »This could open up the possibility in including Fiers or McHugh in trade for a frontline starter. I like the signing. Can never have too much pitching.
Not sure what is least likely:
- a team trading away a frontline starter wanting McHugh or Fiers
- or either of those guys being a deal breaker for a frontline starter
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Talk Zone / Re: Free Agents 2016
« on: November 16, 2016, 12:31:57 pm »
Seems like a solid pick up to me. Infield defense is a strength of the Astros. Morton should play well pitching for the them. And a 14 million 2 year contract for a free agent pitcher is cheap.
Also might make the 2017 first baseman needs lean more defensive.
Also might make the 2017 first baseman needs lean more defensive.
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Talk Zone / Re: 13 Game Stretch
« on: September 07, 2016, 10:05:08 am »No kidding. He's nearing 100 IP and his ERA for his non-starts (36 of his 41 appearances) is in the 1.60 range. He's been consistently very good. More importantly and non-stat based, he's either come in and stopped the bleeding when starters have faltered or held the line in close games again and again.
I don't know what I am more excited about; it's been great to see his slider really develop over the last couple of months but his changeup is just out of this world. Looks just like the fastball until it flutters and dies right in front of the plate.
And to think any team could of had him for a mere 50k. Not promoting him to AAA last year turned out to be pure genius. Kept him below the radar.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Indians September 6, 2016
« on: September 07, 2016, 09:51:11 am »Also, Giles is not a guy that should be closing for a contending team.
He's 8 for 8 in save opportunities since being named closer in August.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Lancaster JetHawks 2016
« on: September 02, 2016, 10:10:39 am »Interesting tweet:
No idea if 9 is a lot. I could only come up with 8:
Correa, Kemp, Teo, White, McCullers, Devenski, Velasquez, Minaya
Almost certain to add to that list are:
Hader, Phillips, and Ruiz.
And then there is Appel.
Other possibilities are Kemmer and Hauschild
In comparison, I only spotted 4 from 2009. 5 if you count Johnson's rehab stint.
5 in 2010
Only see 4 in 2011, and 4 in 2012...and 8 in 2013
So yeah, 2014 could have an insane 12-13 major leaguers. And who would have thought back in 2014 that 12 players from Lancaster would make the majors and Appel might not be one of them. Though he will likely sniff the majors before he is done
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Lancaster JetHawks 2016
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Lancaster JetHawks 2016
« on: September 02, 2016, 09:37:08 am »
Interesting tweet:
No idea if 9 is a lot. I could only come up with 8:
Correa, Kemp, Teo, White, McCullers, Devenski, Velasquez, Minaya
Almost certain to add to that list are:
Hader, Phillips, and Ruiz.
And then there is Appel.
Other possibilities are Kemmer and Hauschild
In comparison, I only spotted 4 from 2009. 5 if you count Johnson's rehab stint.
5 in 2010
Only see 4 in 2011, and 4 in 2012...and 8 in 2013
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In 2014 I predicted we'd have at least 10 MLB players from our @JetHawks team.We're at 9 right now. I'm trusting your source @brianmctaggart
No idea if 9 is a lot. I could only come up with 8:
Correa, Kemp, Teo, White, McCullers, Devenski, Velasquez, Minaya
Almost certain to add to that list are:
Hader, Phillips, and Ruiz.
And then there is Appel.
Other possibilities are Kemmer and Hauschild
In comparison, I only spotted 4 from 2009. 5 if you count Johnson's rehab stint.
5 in 2010
Only see 4 in 2011, and 4 in 2012...and 8 in 2013
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Talk Zone / Re: English
« on: September 02, 2016, 09:00:23 am »And that's why we always tell youngsters to start running when you hit it, no matter where it goes, until the umpire calls it foul.
The odds of a ball hit that foul coming back are less than the odds of pulling a hamstring running down the line.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros August 30, 2016
« on: August 30, 2016, 07:46:58 pm »
Colby Jack!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros - August 28, 2016
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 27, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 09:11:16 pm »
Ball game. Neshek and Devenski not messing around. 2 perfect innings.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 27, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 08:57:41 pm »As for shortstops AE had as good an arm, range, and sense of positioning as one the Astros have ever had.
Yeah but he couldn't avoid the left fielder for shit
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 26, 2016
« on: August 27, 2016, 12:00:08 pm »I know it was a bad pitch. He threw a 2-0 fastball in to try to get to 2-1 and sliders. He no doubt expected that particular hitter to be taking a strike, and he wasn't. You know baseball as well as I do.
Hitters usually sit on something in their wheel house on an 2-0 count with 2 out nobody on, tie ball game in the 9th, 8 and 9 hole hitters behind you. He got exactly what he wanted.
As you said, it was a bad pitch. Giles will be fine. He's the best closer this team has. A great win.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Rays @ Astros August 26, 2016
« on: August 26, 2016, 09:51:22 pm »
Yes!!! Back to back to win it
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Gomez is batting eighth tonight and playing LF.
3 run jack first at bat.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates August 24, 2016
« on: August 24, 2016, 02:48:04 pm »Astros win!!!!
Huge road trip. Against 2 good teams.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates August 23, 2016
« on: August 23, 2016, 06:29:35 pm »
Huge that Bell made that base running blunder
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates August 23, 2016
« on: August 23, 2016, 06:21:22 pm »
Get Devenski up
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Talk Zone / Re: Allison Footer
« on: August 23, 2016, 04:11:30 pm »McHugh is being paid $500k this year, with his first shot at arbitration after next season. For the price, that's a damn good 3-4 starter.
I think he's arbitration eligible this off season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hinch in the morning...
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:31:30 pm »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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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Pirates August 22, 2016
« on: August 23, 2016, 01:00:18 pm »I am really delighted with Hernandez so far. His fielding will come around, not sure about his arm. I like that A.J. Reed is picking up a lot of bases on balls, he's not chasing pitches out of the zone. Musgrove had a bad outing but otherwise has been stellar. And Bregman is now meeting the highest of expectations. I like these rookies.
Loving the rookies play as well. After a tremendously slow star the rookies are starting to carry. Great to see. Devenski and Teoscar didn't even come into the year needing a 40-man spot (meaning they weren't and didn't need to be protected)
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Orioles August 21, 2016
« on: August 21, 2016, 07:02:26 pm »
Marsnick in center now, Teo moves over to left. Fly balls will have a hard time finding grass now
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Orioles August 19, 2016
« on: August 19, 2016, 08:47:43 pm »
Marwin didn't get the memo apparently.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Orioles August 19, 2016
« on: August 19, 2016, 08:28:13 pm »Bregman is 3-4. Definitely fire the hitting coach.
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Has been nice to have the rookies not all sucking at the same time. Perhaps being in a post-season race was too much pressure to bear
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Talk Zone / Re: Luhnow discusses trade deadline
« on: August 18, 2016, 03:38:18 pm »I never heard the Astros linked to Lucroy except as speculation. I'm not sure what to believe.
Luhnow said after the deadline passed that almost every player that moved the Astros had some level of talks for.
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Talk Zone / Re: Luhnow discusses trade deadline
« on: August 18, 2016, 08:57:04 am »
I find this quote quite telling:
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“It’s hard to go from a veteran leader like Feldman to kids who have never been up here,’’ veteran reliever Pat Neshek said, “and find ways to get the team cohesive. We went from two rookies to nine rookies in a couple of weeks. It makes it tough.’’
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Talk Zone / Re: Luhnow discusses trade deadline
« on: August 18, 2016, 08:18:42 am »I had heard him on the Astros podcast (replay of the pregame show) say that Bregman was the one name everyone wanted and they weren't willing to give him up.
I'm sure everyone wanted Gallo as well.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 04:08:59 pm »
Don't quite get replacing Kemp with Gattis there. Kemp is much better at getting on base than Gattis, especially against a right hander
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 03:26:34 pm »Any optimism for September?
Let's see September starts with 3 in Arlington, 4 in Cleveland, 3 at home to the Cubs, 3 at home to the Rangers, and then 4 on the road in Seattle.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 03:21:31 pm »Reed and White are locked into a battle to see who can get sent down first.
Reed doubles off the wall. Falls behind White. Sounds like Gurriel might be first up anyways. Better off replacing a righty with a righty
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 03:18:47 pm »He has really been terrible this season.
The drop off has been unbelievable. And with 12 million invested in him for 2 more years I can't see them throwing in the towel.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 03:08:31 pm »
8-1 now after a 3 run bomb off of Sipp. (against a lefty)
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 02:59:27 pm »
Reed and White are locked into a battle to see who can get sent down first.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 01:41:44 pm »
Astros have 4 Ks through 2 innings. 3 of them looking. 0-0 after 2
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Cardinals @ Astros August 17, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 12:31:02 pm »Only 6 of these 10 were in the majors in the middle of June.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 09:59:30 am »Unless he's injured what would be the point?
This is what I'm asking. If there is any point.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 09:48:43 am »
He threw a combined 246 innings between the regular season and post season last year. Any benefit to shutting him down early this year if they are out of it by September?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Co-Ards @ Astros August 16, 2016
« on: August 17, 2016, 09:34:43 am »
At this point in the season last year the Astros were 16-8 when Keuchel started. This year they are 10-14. Yeah that pretty much will do it.
As for those thinking top of the rotation help this off season, Fister is possibly the #1 option this year on the free agent market. There isn't a single top of the rotation guy on the market this year. Going to be a plethora of overpaid pitchers this offseason.
I'd say a qualifying offer to Fister is a no-brainer at this point. He'd be a fool to accept it.
As for those thinking top of the rotation help this off season, Fister is possibly the #1 option this year on the free agent market. There isn't a single top of the rotation guy on the market this year. Going to be a plethora of overpaid pitchers this offseason.
I'd say a qualifying offer to Fister is a no-brainer at this point. He'd be a fool to accept it.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Outfield Controversy
« on: August 13, 2016, 08:04:01 am »I see Brady Rodgers somewhere waving his hand.
10 rookies on the active roster in August. Who saw that one coming back in March?
Sorry, I was referring to position players. I didn't state it correctly. Rodgers and Hauschild have pitched well this season. Rodgers almost certainly has earned himself a 40 man spot come November perhaps even a callup in September. Hauschild will certainly be in the 40 man discussion
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
« on: August 12, 2016, 07:44:33 pm »I tell you, we gotta do something about the hitting coach, the way these rookies keep struggling when they come u...
Oh.
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That's what I've been saying
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
« on: August 12, 2016, 07:42:16 pm »
That will give him something to retweet tonight
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
« on: August 12, 2016, 07:38:15 pm »
Teo!!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
« on: August 12, 2016, 04:07:03 pm »Per Kaplan:
Jake Marisnick tweaked his right groin in the first game yesterday. More of a day to day thing.
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Yeah just saw that tweet. Dropping like flies lately
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
« on: August 12, 2016, 03:37:14 pm »LOL I completely misread it. Still he's 1 for his last 12. Just a day off?
Hopefully
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
« on: August 12, 2016, 03:29:25 pm »He's played in every game since Aug 3 including both games yesterday. May just be a day off.
He did not play in game 2 yesterday.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Blue Jays August 12, 2016
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Talk Zone / Re: The Outfield Controversy
« on: August 12, 2016, 03:08:54 pm »Teo has been called up for tonight's game.
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Wow, that's the last of the talent that was dominating at AAA. Well Kemmer has been on a tear lately. Looking forward to Teo's debut. Kind of an anti-Gomez approach. He's given up power for a more patient, contact, on base strategy. Has really paid off this year. Probably just a cup of coffee for him till Gurriel is ready. Teo-Marisnick-Springer would be a pretty good outfield defense as well.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Rainout
« on: August 12, 2016, 07:00:02 am »A couple nights ago our boys where down and out again, down 5-0 to Minnesota. Then the rains came...and after yesterday, a inevitable loss reversed with another win in the 2nd half of the DH tacked on. I know everyone's kind of writing the season off, but what are everyone's thoughts on the team going on a run from the rainout going forward? I really thinks there's alot to be positive about. With Gomez gone, Marisnick is now going to play the part of Adam Everett, just in the OF (a b-e-a-Utiful thing). Bregman has to come around on some level right? Gurriel is coming to help soon as well. Valbuena is on the mend and should be a shot in the arm at some point. The bullpen is coming together with Giles finally earning the role of Closer and Hoyt adding some depth. If we can get Gregorson back soon the pen should be solid. Now, the only problem, the rotation. Is McCullers going to come back and be McCullers this year? If so, then the addition of Musgrove really gives this team 6 solid options in the rotation the rest of the way. I don't know...I'm kind of liking our chances to go on a run and finish strong this year. Am I nuts?
3 games in Toronto. One of the teams ahead of the Stros for the playoffs. You won't have to wait long for a test of the offensive surge.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game Two
« on: August 11, 2016, 09:08:51 pm »
Wow, what a couple of games. They needed that. On to Toronto.
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Talk Zone / Re: The Outfield Controversy
« on: August 11, 2016, 05:40:40 pm »Springer in center for tonights game, I like that.
With Devenski on the mound I would have much rather seen a more defensive outfield. He tends to test his fielders often.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 03:20:55 pm »
Fantastic win, especially given they were headed to a second loss against the Twins and magically had an easy win
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 03:14:08 pm »You must have been great when you played.
You think a guy coming in throwing 99 would miss a few bats. But what do I know,
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 03:12:44 pm »
12 of 13 swings connected.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 03:10:38 pm »
Not missing many bats with that stuff. Pretty straight?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:50:31 pm »
They walked Altuve. 4 hit game #20 still looking for number 5
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:40:48 pm »
Well the good news is Sipp won't be available for game 2
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:18:25 pm »Will this game be the day he finally gets hit number 5
I think today is 4 hit game #20 for him. Still no 5 yet
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:15:51 pm »What more can you say 'bout this Altuve fellow?
Will this game be the day he finally gets hit number 5
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:13:02 pm »And then there's that Gurriel guy..
I think Valbuena will be first, I'm guessing Gurriel is at least 2 weeks away
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Twins August 11, 2016 Game One
« on: August 11, 2016, 02:08:33 pm »
Real good to see Reed hitting. If he can get locked in that makes this lineup a ton more potent. Still got to do something about Tucker in left. Valbuena coming back would push Marwin to left. Of course we have to hop Valbuena doesn't require another April
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Mid-season prospect rankings
« on: August 11, 2016, 09:26:48 am »
It's not unheard of to have call ups struggle out the gate. It's also not unheard of to have callups come flying out of the gate. The ridiculousness was that they were all struggling. And not just mildly struggling. There is no question of the talent these guys have. Most of them will figure it out to some extent. Certainly a player with as much talent as Bregman has will almost certainly figure it out. I really didn't see anyone on this site saying he wasn't going to come around. The question was when. The impatience was directly do to the season collapsing. Valbuena, Rasmus and Marwin's injuries could not have come at a worse time. The injuries, rookies just flailing, and Luhnow letting it ride really was a tough pill to swallow given it likely meant an end to a promising season. They went from a good bet to make the playoffs to a good bet to not make the playoffs in 2 weeks in the middle of the summer.
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I feel bad for Gomez. Hard to see someone who works as hard as he does fail so badly. But happy to see the Astros make a move that just weeks ago seemed needed but at the same time also seemed never going to happen. Addition by subtraction. Marisnick is a significant upgrade to Gomez, with or without his bat. Still need someone to step up in left, first and DH. That's still a lot of holes. Tucker doesn't seem to have it in him. Gurriel is at least a week away, so is Valbuena. Might be helpful if Marwin got hot again.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 7, 2016
« on: August 07, 2016, 04:47:05 pm »
Get him out of there!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 7, 2016
« on: August 07, 2016, 04:16:09 pm »
Kemp!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 7, 2016
« on: August 07, 2016, 04:07:54 pm »
Wow, what a save by Giles from himself
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: August 07, 2016, 11:31:57 am »Uh, are we forgetting pitchers?
Stand corrected. Only position player. The pitchers have been great
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: August 07, 2016, 11:27:25 am »
Kemp is the only call up this year who hasn't struggled mightily.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 7, 2016
« on: August 07, 2016, 11:25:16 am »
According to Tags on twitter. White has a knee issue, Gomez is sick, Marwin is dealing with something at home and Kemp is at the dentist.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 6, 2016
« on: August 06, 2016, 09:30:53 pm »Singleton is starting to heat up right now. Might rather see him for the week or 2 before Valbuena/Gurriel. He's on the 40 man, could not do any worse
Can't believe I just typed this
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 6, 2016
« on: August 06, 2016, 09:30:27 pm »AJ Reed quickly becoming the next man out when Valbuena or Gurriel is ready. 0 for 10 with a walk and 5 Ks. After raking for 436 in his 11 game AAA stint.
Singleton is starting to heat up right now. Might rather see him for the week or 2 before Valbuena/Gurriel. He's on the 40 man, could not do any worse
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 6, 2016
« on: August 06, 2016, 09:25:25 pm »Yes, this game was imminently winnable. Harrel put it on a platter for an early putdown.
Outside of one inning last night they've done squat for over a week. The offense is sputtering. Could have used a boost at the trade deadline. Luhnow chose to covet thy prospects. Which is great for 2017 and on. Shit sandwich this year though
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 6, 2016
« on: August 06, 2016, 09:19:35 pm »
Beltran and Lucroy a combined 5 for 9 with a double and 2 homeruns. There's your ballgame. AJ Reed quickly becoming the next man out when Valbuena or Gurriel is ready. 0 for 10 with a walk and 5 Ks. After raking for 436 in his 11 game AAA stint.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 6, 2016
« on: August 06, 2016, 08:47:45 pm »
Well this loss is brought to you by the trade deadline ass whoopin
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 5, 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 09:39:06 pm »Great win. Does an RBI-single in 4 ABs keep White on the roster. Find out tomorrow
Nope we won't. Peacock optioned
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 5, 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 09:36:58 pm »
Great win. Does an RBI-single in 4 ABs keep White on the roster. Find out tomorrow
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 5, 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 07:26:38 pm »
Wow a whole 7 pitches.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: stRangers @ Astros August 5, 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 06:30:10 pm »
Big game for White tonight. Likely playing for the chance to stay on the big league club. For at t least another week.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Hot sheet 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 03:06:50 pm »Teoscar overhauled his approach at least starting last year.
Man everything I've read said he changed to a more contact-oriented hitting approach to start this year. (worked on things in the Dominican league as well). Basically, worked his butt off over the off season trying to improve his pitch recognition, not chasing, overall better at bats.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Hot sheet 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 12:36:55 pm »
Teoscar just overhauled his approach this year. Had tremendous success at AA and is showing that same success at AAA. A call up for Teoscar seems a bit rushed. Let him get a full year with his revised approach under his belt before bringing the kid up. He will be on the 40-man after the season. And will be in the competition for next years' outfield. Also give him spring training to really ramp up to major league pitching wouldn't be a bad thing, especially since we've seen just how pathetic AAA pitching seems to be right now.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2016
« on: August 05, 2016, 09:24:13 am »Looks like Correa got rid of the beard after the game today, hope that helps this offense.
He shaved his beard before the game. Didn't help
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 4, 2016
« on: August 04, 2016, 07:44:57 pm »
A lot of times when a team struggles offensively you get the feeling they are going to just unload on somebody. I don't get that feeling with these guys
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Talk Zone / Re: The Outfield Controversy
« on: August 04, 2016, 02:10:45 pm »Why isn't Rasmus on the DL??? He has some ear infection thing. Send him down, he is absolutely useless right now. Give him a week off, then some at bats at AAA to see if he can get going again.
I read it was surgery required to remove the cyst
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 03, 2016, 10:07:22 pm »I have a hard time accepting that Luhnow's conceding this season. If you're close in August, especially the beginning of August, you have to go all in. You can daydream all you want about your window but the cold reality is that you may not have a window beyond the one you're looking through right now.
I couldn't help but notice that the owner was there tonight. I imagine he wanted to see for himself what the fuck is going on. Maybe now he knows.
Luhnow eluded to some owners were not going to be happy about the lack of moves in his short presser on the field after the deadline.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 3, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 09:53:59 pm »This isn't just some fluke slump. With all the injuries we're getting a preview of next year's offense.
Rasmus will be gone. Valbuena may be gone. Bregman and Reed are not ready and may not be ready next spring. The free agent class is weak (which will drive Valbuena's price up).
They're just a few bad breaks from starting next season with only four legitimate starting position players on their whole roster (Altuve, Castro, Correa and Springer).
They really need to reassess how they're drafting and developing hitters... and how they're coaching hitting at both the minor and major league levels.
This just isn't working. At least they've got the pitching part down...
It just makes no sense how so many guys can absolutely abuse AAA pitching and then be beyond lost the first day up in the majors. Reed hit 436 in his 11 games sting back at AAA. How the heck is he completely lost here? I've never seen anything like it. These are top talent players showing they are not even close to being challenged at AAA and can't buy a hit in the majors.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 3, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 09:37:02 pm »
Odds of the Astros pulling this one out has to be less than 1%
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 3, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 09:31:56 pm »
Wow this team is just awful right now. That was a gift inning they just tossed away in minutes
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Beer and Queso / Re: WTF
« on: August 03, 2016, 03:47:15 pm »What are the motivations of the Democrats you've met that support Trump?
That's simple. Trump doesn't represent politics. He doesn't represent the way things work today. There is a ever increasing percentage of the population who do not like the way things work today. Both major parties have this unrest as well as a large portion of the independents. Every single person would like for it to be somebody other than Trump leading the charge. But every non-politician gets run out the door faster than The Donald will tweet about it.
Hillary represents every thing that is wrong with politics today. The vast, vast majority of the Clinton family wealth and power came from nothing. It came from playing the game and playing it better than everyone else. They've been paid 100s of millions to quietly represent the people with the billions.
It's a sad race. The buffoon with the power to change everything versus a self serving puppet to the elites.
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: August 03, 2016, 03:41:11 pm »
Today's lineup contains the return of Marwin! Bregman get s a day off
Outfield also skewed. Tucker, Marisnick, Rasmus from left to right. Springer DH'ing today
Outfield also skewed. Tucker, Marisnick, Rasmus from left to right. Springer DH'ing today
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: August 03, 2016, 03:40:00 pm »
Fister to paternity list as well
That starts a 3 game clock I believe. Conveniently, he starts Saturday
That starts a 3 game clock I believe. Conveniently, he starts Saturday
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: August 03, 2016, 01:31:10 pm »Quote from: Tags
Source: Astros set to call up RHP Brad Peacock, who's in Houston. Not sure of corresponding move.
Peacock has been improved lately but not any where as good as Rodgers. Perhaps they feel Peacock will be better out of the pen than Rodgers. I don't think the 40-man would have been a factor. There are 2 spots available and Rodgers needs to be added this year anyways
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Talk Zone / Re: Roster moves
« on: August 03, 2016, 12:27:48 pm »
McCullers news so far:
Hinch said McCullers was currently "seeing the doctors" "it's a very long walk when one of your pitchers is not feeling well."
and
Luhnow Says Musgrove Would Fill In For McCullers If Necessary
Certainly seems like at minimum a short trip on the DL is coming.
Hinch said McCullers was currently "seeing the doctors" "it's a very long walk when one of your pitchers is not feeling well."
and
Luhnow Says Musgrove Would Fill In For McCullers If Necessary
Certainly seems like at minimum a short trip on the DL is coming.
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Talk Zone / Roster moves
« on: August 03, 2016, 12:26:54 pm »
So Hoyt is taking Gregerson's spot on the roster
Musgrove was suppose to take Feldman's, now might be McCullers.
Maybe Rodgers next to take Feldman's old spot
And Reed is up to take someone's spot. Possibly via a short 3 game hiatus for Fister then either Tucker or White. Or possibly Marwin to DL
Musgrove was suppose to take Feldman's, now might be McCullers.
Maybe Rodgers next to take Feldman's old spot
And Reed is up to take someone's spot. Possibly via a short 3 game hiatus for Fister then either Tucker or White. Or possibly Marwin to DL
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Talk Zone / Re: Ol' Balkin' Bob Strikes again.
« on: August 03, 2016, 12:03:20 pm »I saw that too and laughed. Rabbit ears Bob.
Given that the fans cheered him, he must have been quite annoying. Like to think security would not need the ump's help with this though
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 11:09:26 am »And a lot of those ABs have gone to a rookie that has one hit and no power production. And the pen hasn't been reliable at the end of the game.
They have reverted to being a sorry road team. They are playing better teams.
Plus Rasmus's cyst had the offense already weakened before Marwin and Valbuena went down.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 08:32:46 am »Quote from: Bregman
Tomorrow is a new day!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2, 2016
« on: August 03, 2016, 08:27:00 am »It's not all that bad either; it's not like those are talent-less arms.
I deleted because I really believe this offense is a shit load better than it is right now. I think Bregman and Reed have a chance to start hitting and hitting well as early as today. Starting pitching is extremely weak though. Season might hang on McCullers elbow.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2, 2016
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:56:00 pm »Hernandez could probably do better than any of them, but what do I know?
What happens in Fresno stays in Fresno
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Blue Jays @ Astros August 2, 2016
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:42:14 pm »
Wow, what a performance by Musgrove. Let's get this boy a win
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Word has reached Ensberg
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Hoyt!!!!!!!
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No person deserves this call up more than James Hoyt. I can't wait for him to hear @astros fans cheer as he enters the game.
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James Hoyt work this year:
50 innings pitched, 26 hits, 17 BBs(2 intentional), 84 Ks.
28 of 31 saves. None of the 3 blown saves were your typical 1 inning save outings
Blown saves:
May 6th - Came in up 3 with 2 on 2 outs in the 8th and gave up a homerun to James Loney and then got a K. After Fresno scored 2 in the top of the 9th he came back out getting 2 Ks and a groundout for the win.
May 10th - Came in up just 1 run with 1 out and runners on second and third in the 8th inning. induced a grounded to Singleton and the run scored on a fielders choice. K'd the next batter on a strike'em out, throw 'em out play. Pitched a 1-2-3 9th and the Grizzles lost in extras
July 9th - came in for a 2 inning save up 1 (in the 6th because it was a double header 7 inning game). Gave up 3 singles and a run in the 6th. After Fresno got the run back in the bottom of the 6th, pitched a scoreless 7th for the win.
50 innings pitched, 26 hits, 17 BBs(2 intentional), 84 Ks.
28 of 31 saves. None of the 3 blown saves were your typical 1 inning save outings
Blown saves:
May 6th - Came in up 3 with 2 on 2 outs in the 8th and gave up a homerun to James Loney and then got a K. After Fresno scored 2 in the top of the 9th he came back out getting 2 Ks and a groundout for the win.
May 10th - Came in up just 1 run with 1 out and runners on second and third in the 8th inning. induced a grounded to Singleton and the run scored on a fielders choice. K'd the next batter on a strike'em out, throw 'em out play. Pitched a 1-2-3 9th and the Grizzles lost in extras
July 9th - came in for a 2 inning save up 1 (in the 6th because it was a double header 7 inning game). Gave up 3 singles and a run in the 6th. After Fresno got the run back in the bottom of the 6th, pitched a scoreless 7th for the win.
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RP James Hoyt is coming up tomorrow for @astros. So that's another addition.It happened. Somewhere Ensberg is crying
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Reed called back up to the show according to Berman.
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Reed has been absolutely on fire since being sent down. Hopefully he'll break the streak of horrendous call-up performances.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Mid-season prospect rankings
« on: August 02, 2016, 12:19:20 pm »
Perhaps this is just as you've said a combination of expected flops/bad luck. The next call up is definitely due then.
Combined numbers from the callups so far this year:
214 ABs
150/195/243
18 runs, 12 RBI, 63 Ks, 20 BBs
That's a 438 OPS. 214 is not a tremendous amount of ABs. Not included is Jake's numbers. He just was not in AAA long enough (7 games) to matter. It's not like he figured anything out down there.
Combined numbers from the callups so far this year:
214 ABs
150/195/243
18 runs, 12 RBI, 63 Ks, 20 BBs
That's a 438 OPS. 214 is not a tremendous amount of ABs. Not included is Jake's numbers. He just was not in AAA long enough (7 games) to matter. It's not like he figured anything out down there.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Mid-season prospect rankings
« on: August 02, 2016, 10:53:28 am »Maybe the major leagues are harder than AAA.
When is the last time you've seen that many flops in a row?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Mid-season prospect rankings
« on: August 02, 2016, 10:21:03 am »The ridiculous plate approach of swing out of your shoes at anything, in any count, has nothing to with Hudgens. He's carrying out his assignment exactly as directed by Ground Control.
Totally understand that some guys cannot be helped. But something isn't adding up. How does Reed go from hitting 156 in the majors to immediately 447 at AAA. Bregman who was crushing at 2 levels and starts 1 for 28. Worth who was crushing at AAA bats 179. White who kills it at AAA soon to fall below 200. Tucker who was killing it at AAA holds a 167 avg. Moran managed all of 2 hits in 19 ABs. Kemp did okay but not great. Literally no one who has been called up this year has worked out. Unless you want to call Marisnick a call up, but in his case he didn't hit for anything in AAA so there wasn't any fall off there. Marisnick is probably the best case for someone to hang their hat on I guess.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Mid-season prospect rankings
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:44:45 am »Wait, really? Fire the major league hitting coaches because they players they've worked with the *least* don't hit immediately during their first weeks facing MLB pitching?
Not just the young guys not hitting. You have veterans that struggle for long periods of time.
And even with the young guys, there is plenty of film available from AAA to try and see what they are doing differently. Not to mention the mental side of things.
Maybe I've just not caught it, but when is the last time you heard, "yeah Hudgens really helped me out"? I've just never seen anything like this. This many prospects doing this poorly when getting called up? Normally they get called up, crush it, then pitchers adjust and they struggle for a while. They come in the door unable to do anything. Just seems real odd,
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Mid-season prospect rankings
« on: August 02, 2016, 09:16:13 am »
I get that some prospects will just never be able to hit major league pitching, but this is getting ridiculous. You have guys just killing it at AAA and can't buy a hit in the majors. Reed has hit 447 for the 10 games he's been back at AAA. Between this and the veterans hitting prolonged slumps, I don't know how David Hudgens/Alonzo Powell are still employed. If they had no hitting coach at all could the results be any worse?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 03:44:45 pm »Who would trade for Rasmus? But your point on Fister is valid.
Good point, push Rasmus through waivers ASAP so he can be available to trade if he gets hot. (unless of course you are still in it in a few weeks)
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 03:39:34 pm »The Feldman deal is a real head-scratcher. I can understand it as a moving part of a second trade, and I hope that's what it is and the second deal just didn't go through. But on its own, subtracting known production from the big club feels like they're giving up on the season.
Yeah this made little sense. You've basically kneeled on any chance of winning the division and assisted one of the teams you need to track down for a wild card. If you aren't going for it all this year then why is Fister and Rasmus still on the team? And it's not impossible to move Valbuena even though he is on the dl.
ETA
Why is Hoyt not the replacement? Whose ass does he have to kick to get a call up? I get Musgrove was in town in case Fister went on leave, but I'm quite sure Hoyt would have volunteered to wait at the airport.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 03:17:52 pm »Were you trying to link this?
https://twitter.com/Hill713/status/760205168856092674
Nah, it was the play where Altuve fell on his triple short of the cycle
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 03:00:18 pm »
Man, what if they don't blow Saturday's game? Was that loss the one that ended the season?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 02:57:10 pm »
They got the closer and the all star catcher. All while keeping Gallo and Profar
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 02:53:58 pm »Quote
Jeremy Jeffress is included in the pact, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning
White towel thrown
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 02:51:14 pm »
9 minutes left
Sell Sell Sell!
Sell Sell Sell!
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 02:50:57 pm »Quote
Rangers To Acquire Jonathan Lucroy
Good lord
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 02:39:35 pm »Mark Berman @MarkBermanFox26 30s31 seconds ago Houston, TX
#Astros are trading Scott Feldman to Toronto.
Hey if you are not going for it might as well sell off the guys you are free agents at the end of the year. Man that blown save on Saturday really hurt
20 minutes left. Get back in there and sell, sell, sell!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:53:17 pm »Quote
The swap of Beltran for Tate is done, per Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports (via Twitter). There’s more in the return to the Yankees, per the report.
fantastic
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:52:40 pm »
Supposedly Beltran for Dillon Tate
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:51:30 pm »Quote
Indians To Acquire Brandon Guyer
Crap crap, Leaves the Rangers on an island with Beltran
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:47:50 pm »Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 32s32 seconds ago
Source: #Astros working on deals big and small. Number of possibilities in play.
I'll take I know nothing for 500 please Alex
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:41:10 pm »Will Smith to Giants
And they paid with their #1 prospect. Phil Bickford (#65 overall). That seems steep
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: GCL Astros
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:36:49 pm »
Actually, it probably is this play:
Yulieski Gurriel reaches on a fielding error by right fielder Sleyter Soto. Yulieski Gurriel to 2nd.
Yulieski Gurriel reaches on a fielding error by right fielder Sleyter Soto. Yulieski Gurriel to 2nd.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: GCL Astros
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:33:58 pm »Gurriel gets a GB single (off TCU-ex Preston Guillory) in a 1-4 day.
17-year old Gilberto Celestino goes 0-3 in stateside debut.
Tags is claiming he went 2 for 4 with a double. He even rewteeted a pic of the double earlier. Could be the box score gave the double to the wrong player?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:29:55 pm »
Will Smith to Giants
Mets will likely complete deal for Bruce as apparently neither Bruce or the top prospect coming back Nimmo are the one with the medical issue. Though until the door closes, it's open
Mets will likely complete deal for Bruce as apparently neither Bruce or the top prospect coming back Nimmo are the one with the medical issue. Though until the door closes, it's open
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 01:00:26 pm »
Still waiting on Lucroy's destination. Brewers supposedly didn't bother to fly him to SD.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: August 01, 2016, 12:49:45 pm »
According to Tags, Fister starting tonight. Musgrove will have to wait for first appearance
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 11:41:07 am »
This tweet is a great example
This tweet is a great example. Astros possibly interested in picking up a starter. Volquez is a starter who may be available. Even though Crasnick has zero evidence that the Astros ever even gave a crap about him, he tweets it. Then it gets picked up because Crasnick is a professional writer. His tweet says absolutely nothing. It even contradicts itself.
Quote
#Astros are also dabbling in starter market, but it's largely picked over. Edinson Volquez a possibility, but they're lukewarm on him.
This tweet is a great example. Astros possibly interested in picking up a starter. Volquez is a starter who may be available. Even though Crasnick has zero evidence that the Astros ever even gave a crap about him, he tweets it. Then it gets picked up because Crasnick is a professional writer. His tweet says absolutely nothing. It even contradicts itself.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: August 01, 2016, 10:07:35 am »
I think nearly every rumor regarding the Astros is based on some writer's assumption that it would be a good fit for them. Volquez and Norris can almost directly be traced back to some writer saying this guy should be available and the Astros, Rangers, etc are a great fit.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade deadline - call your shot
« on: July 31, 2016, 09:39:50 pm »3 moves:
3 way between the Indians, Brewers and Astros:
Trade Castro to the Indians for one of the guys the Brewers wanted.
Tack on Paulino, Feliz and Daz Cameron and get Lucroy and Will Smith.
Second
Flip Gomez, Fisher and Moran for Beltran.
Third
Martes and Fiers (likely need to add 1 or 2 lower level prospects as well) for Odorizzi
Or do nothing at all, because I just don't feel one move is going to be enough
Actually scratch Will Smith, He can't get lefties out.
Reduce Feliz from the Brewers trade and go for Cervenka of the Braves. Teams have supposedly already talked, no idea what that would take. Can't be that much, he spent 7 years in the minors.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade deadline - call your shot
« on: July 31, 2016, 08:48:05 pm »
3 moves:
3 way between the Indians, Brewers and Astros:
Trade Castro to the Indians for one of the guys the Brewers wanted.
Tack on Paulino, Feliz and Daz Cameron and get Lucroy and Will Smith.
Second
Flip Gomez, Fisher and Moran for Beltran.
Third
Martes and Fiers (likely need to add 1 or 2 lower level prospects as well) for Odorizzi
Or do nothing at all, because I just don't feel one move is going to be enough
3 way between the Indians, Brewers and Astros:
Trade Castro to the Indians for one of the guys the Brewers wanted.
Tack on Paulino, Feliz and Daz Cameron and get Lucroy and Will Smith.
Second
Flip Gomez, Fisher and Moran for Beltran.
Third
Martes and Fiers (likely need to add 1 or 2 lower level prospects as well) for Odorizzi
Or do nothing at all, because I just don't feel one move is going to be enough
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 31, 2016, 06:47:08 pm »
MLBTR accidentally posted Miller to Astros this morning and the forum here crashed.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 09:05:05 pm »
Loss puts the Tigers ahead of the Stros for the wild card race. You have to lock that one down.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:59:19 pm »
Damn it!!!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:57:16 pm »
Damn line drive single to left. Tie ball game
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:54:22 pm »
And Harris once again doing his best Franco impression
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:48:30 pm »White the only guy on the left side with Bregman in left. Better get the K Harris
And the shift saves the leadoff single
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:47:16 pm »
White the only guy on the left side with Bregman in left. Better get the K Harris
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:41:53 pm »
Rasmus RBI groundout!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 30, 2016
« on: July 30, 2016, 08:38:49 pm »
Correa RBI single!
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 30, 2016, 07:34:42 pm »
Wade Davis to have MRI on his forearm. Scratch that trade possibility
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: GCL Astros
« on: July 30, 2016, 11:55:19 am »
And now Forrest is pitching
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 29, 2016, 09:45:13 pm »
That's just fantastic. Apparently Rangers are pretty deep in talks for Velasquez
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 29, 2016
« on: July 29, 2016, 09:40:19 pm »
At what point do you question your choice in hitting coach? Young players struggling to transition. Veterans batters that fall into very long slumps.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 29, 2016
« on: July 29, 2016, 07:36:59 pm »
Bregman mired in a 0 for 21 slump (between AAA and the majors)
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Tigers July 29, 2016
« on: July 29, 2016, 03:29:01 pm »
Tyler says his struggles were all mental for him. Hope he rakes again.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 29, 2016, 02:41:48 pm »Bruce is under contract through 17. There is no extension needed, he makes 13 Million in 2017. There is a TEAM option to buy him out for 1 million, otherwise Bruce is locked up for 2017 too.
Currently an easy decision on a qualifying offer as well (for 2018). Though we've seen that change before
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 27, 2016
« on: July 29, 2016, 02:01:22 pm »
I stand corrected:
The #Astros have recalled IF Tyler White from Triple A and have placed IF Luis Valbuena on the 15-day DL with a right hamstring injury.
Dang, losing Valbuena for 15 days hurts. Includes the next 3 game series with the Rangers
The #Astros have recalled IF Tyler White from Triple A and have placed IF Luis Valbuena on the 15-day DL with a right hamstring injury.
Dang, losing Valbuena for 15 days hurts. Includes the next 3 game series with the Rangers
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 27, 2016
« on: July 29, 2016, 12:51:11 pm »
Man, Fister's baby was extremely convenient. With Gomez and Valbuena day-to-day, Fister not due to pitch till Monday anyways. Trade deadline Sunday. Being able to replace Fister with White on the 25 man for the next 3 days is perfect.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade deadline - call your shot
« on: July 29, 2016, 11:13:30 am »
Maybe a package like Feldman, Gomez, Musgrove for Beltran. Yankees could argue they are improving their bullpen by adding Feldman or could start him. Plus Musgrove gives them a needed option for a starter later this year or next.
Astros could call up Hoyt to take Feldman's spot in the pen.
Astros could call up Hoyt to take Feldman's spot in the pen.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 29, 2016, 10:47:26 am »
Gomez might be an interesting trade piece in a Beltran trade. Yankees are trying not to fully mail it in. Gomez could be a candidate for a change of scenery. Gomez's extra flair just seems like a better fit in New York anyways
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 29, 2016, 10:37:07 am »
Last time the Brewers bundled a pitcher with a position player to justify the high price in prospects was fantastic. They should do that again
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 28, 2016, 12:20:24 pm »
Apparently the Royals are willing to take a significant reduction in prospects for Wade Davis if you are willing to take Ian Kennedy off their hands. The Royals tremendously backfilled his contract. Paying only 7.5 million of the 5 year 70 million this year. Plus he has a weird opt out clause after 2017. Where the player can choose to take a 6 million dollar opt out. Is that normal that a player gets paid to walk away? Not that he will take that opt out anyways as he is due 49.5 million in years 2018-2020.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News
« on: July 28, 2016, 08:42:46 am »
The Kratz fascination continues. Now landed on his third playoff contention club this year (Blue Jays). Though at the moment it's a minor league contract
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Talk Zone / Re: The Outfield Controversy
« on: July 28, 2016, 08:38:32 am »Seems like there have been opinions on upgrading the outfield (or at least the offensive production from outfielders) in a number of recent threads. I was looking at July performance recently and noticed this slash line:
.325/.341/.425
Anyone care to guess which outfielder that belongs to?
Without looking I'd guess Marisnick. But as long as Gomez is on the team he'll never be a starter
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 25, 2016
« on: July 26, 2016, 04:49:36 pm »Yes I agree. But I feel like this one and the next we can and should take because come August the opponents get a little tougher. So we don't want to be in that position.
The only game the Astros need to worry about is tonight's game.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 25, 2016
« on: July 26, 2016, 04:32:03 pm »Shut up.
You're the one that keeps dropping must win scenarios in July. You should take your own advice
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Yankees @ Astros July 25, 2016
« on: July 26, 2016, 01:03:37 pm »Last night stings. Need to take the next two.
Isn't the season over for you? You said they gotta take the last 2 against the A's. They didn't so I guess in your world they are eliminated
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 25, 2016, 10:37:08 am »
I'd like to see the them make a run at Wade Davis if no top starters can be had
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 25, 2016, 09:46:40 am »The Cubs are reportedly sending their top prospect (Torres) plus others to the Yankees for 2+ months of Chapman. Makes the trade for 5 years of Giles look like a steal for Houston.
Also makes the Yankee pickup of Chapman a huge steal. Reds screwed up there
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Talk Zone / Re: BREGMAN!
« on: July 25, 2016, 08:35:53 am »Not necessarily "learning" it. I assume he just needed to demonstrate that he can already play LF well enough that he can be trusted there occasionally this season.
Must have got some action in left Saturday. Thursday and Friday I think he saw 2 balls hit to left. Regardless, he's up. Should be a challenge for Hinch to distribute ABs. A good problem to have as long as no one complains.
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Talk Zone / Re: BREGMAN!
« on: July 25, 2016, 07:55:36 am »Playing LF.That seems odd. 2 extra games in left was enough to learn a new position?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 23, 2016
« on: July 23, 2016, 06:48:05 pm »Let's keep our eye on the Fresno game to see if Bregman is scratched. They could have a clubhouse incident too.
Usual suspects in Fresno lineup
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 23, 2016, 05:46:07 pm »
Chris Sale, scratched by #WhiteSox today, is not believed to be ill, according to two sources.
Chris Sale involved in a "clubhouse incident before the game," team says. #WhiteSox
And getting weirder:
More on Chris Sale from #WhiteSox: "The incident, which was non-physical in nature, currently is under further investigation by the club."
Chris Sale involved in a "clubhouse incident before the game," team says. #WhiteSox
And getting weirder:
More on Chris Sale from #WhiteSox: "The incident, which was non-physical in nature, currently is under further investigation by the club."
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 23, 2016, 05:30:00 pm »Report is he was scratched due to illness (cold/flu) but it certaintly seems fishy.
Especially should Bregman come down with the same cold...
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 23, 2016, 03:13:50 pm »That is where I am at. If this was Altuve's last year and near the end of Correa/Springer's contract and we wanted 1 more push for a WS, sure. But I don't want to gut the farm right now. Astros seem to be in a good position to content for the next 5 years, I don't want to gamble that on 1 player.
Sale would become part of the core for this and 3 more years.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 23, 2016, 02:30:05 pm »Quote from: JonHeyman
chisox said to seek 5 top prospects for sale. rivals do not blame them & 1 said "they will get it!"
Hmm so Bregman, Reed, Martes, Daz Cameron and Moran. Boy that guts the farm. You'd be left with K. Tucker, Gurriel, Whitley, Paulino, Musgrove, Fisher, Abreu, Davis, etc.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 23, 2016, 01:22:25 pm »That is what the DMN reported....not a typo. BTW, I bet Sale is not dealt.
Their attitude has changed greatly this week. They are contemplating a full rebuild. Their farm is weak and they don't feel their current team can be patched without some major help they can't trade for. They can drag it out for a few years and hover around or slightly above 500 or cash in some of their most coveted veterans for a better shot in a few years. Tough call, but if they flip Sale, Quintana, Abreu, and Eaton, they could bring in 7 or 8 blue chip prospects along with several other solid prospects and build a new core.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 23, 2016, 10:07:05 am »
It would be Profar and Gallo for the Rangers. We are talking 3 and a half years of Sale under a team friendly contract. He's 27. Arguably top 5, definitely one of the top 10 pitchers in the league. If/whoever gets him, they will pay
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 22, 2016, 11:31:02 pm »Bregman, Reed and Martes was thrown out there on twitter. No thanks.
Put me in the Yes camp on that one
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 22, 2016, 10:42:54 pm »
According to MLBTR, Apparently the Whitesox are listening on Sale. And the Rangers are supposedly making offers. How convenient the Astros have a few high level prospects as well. Luhnow versus Daniels.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 10:16:29 pm »He was saving it for the right moment.
That was a lot more stressful than it needed to be.
Perfectly set him up for it
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 10:13:29 pm »
throw the curve
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 10:02:51 pm »
Wow, This could have went better
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 10:00:13 pm »
I'm picturing Apollo's manager screaming right now
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 09:57:56 pm »
crap.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 09:50:54 pm »
Time for Rasmus to break out of this slump
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 09:42:47 pm »
and who pitches the 9th....
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros July 22, 2016
« on: July 22, 2016, 09:33:45 pm »
Big run there
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Well sounds like Hinch says he is not ready. And if I followed the order of his thoughts it was learning new positions that was first on his list. Time frame on learning left? My August 1st prediction sounds early.
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The dream shared by some here that Gomez will be DFA'd needs to die. It's never going to happen.
I think they will figure out some way to trade him. Probably have to eat most of his salary and get nothing of use back. And they won't have to worry about the trade deadline. He'll skate past waivers and be available to trade in August.
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No doubt Tucker will see at least half of his ABs out of the DH role. But I was thinking more of Bregman replacing Gomez on the roster as the other shoe.
Guessing maybe for the August 1st homestand now.
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I assume he will be just be a DH and they feel he helps them more than Reed in that role. Hope it's a move of consequence.
No doubt Tucker will see at least half of his ABs out of the DH role. But I was thinking more of Bregman replacing Gomez on the roster as the other shoe.
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Tucker says he's been called up.
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Yeah, I don't get this. Tucker had a great June but has been just okay in July. Adds another outfield/dh bat just as Jake starts to heat up. Just seems odd. Feels like there is another shoe to drop
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McTag tweet says it's not related to Bregman.
It's got to be Bregman. Perhaps they are just running misinformation to surprise him after the game
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: July 21, 2016, 04:43:39 pm »
And your third baseman for tonight's game is Tyler White. Bregman in left again
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 21, 2016, 04:35:38 pm »Dammit, meant the younger Tucker.
still sold. On an extremely team friendly contract through 2021. With buyouts on the last 2 years to make it even more team friendly.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 21, 2016, 04:00:28 pm »Chris Archer for Preston Tucker, Fiers, & AJ Reed.
Sold!
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 21, 2016, 10:58:51 am »Considering what the Astros had to give up for Gomez, someone like Derek Fisher and a lower level prospect.
Would be interesting to see what the Astros would do with the roster if the added Beltran. I'd guess Jake would get sent down.
I would guess Gomez is gone if Beltran was obtained. Gomez might be gone anyways though. Jake has stepped it up lately, and is clearly the better player than Gomez at this point.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 20, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 04:54:48 pm »Anyone else having deja vu?
Double play ended that feeling.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 20, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 04:47:00 pm »
Anyone else having deja vu?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 20, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 02:20:18 pm »From your keyboard to Luhnow's ears.
Also, per Tags:
Bregman may get a start in LF today
Okay, that was not expected. Certainly does open up the possibilities if they toy with Bregman getting time in left this year. I knew next year it was talked about. Could lead to an early exit of Gomez. Or perhaps he is headed to the dl again.
ETA
Rasmus/Marisnick center
Marwin/Bregman in left
Valbuena/Bregman 3B
Marwin/Valbuena/Reed at 1B till Gurriel (Valbuena moving over for Gurriel at 3B) is ready, or perhaps White gets a second chance before Gurriel is ready.
DH Anyone not starting/Gattis
Worth stays as that reserve guy who can play anywhere
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 20, 2016, 01:49:27 pm »
Spankees are one game above 500 and 38 -29 since May 5th. Currently riding a 3 game win streak against the Redsox and Orioles. They could quickly become buyers if they win their next 2 games against the Orioles
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 20, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 12:59:28 pm »
Move Valbuena to 1B, Bregman at 3B and you may have Friday night's lineup.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 10:59:47 am »This guy played 133 games last year and didn't hit much better. So the rusty factor and playing time don't really matter there. Anyway we're going to have to agree to disagree. Let's get a win today and it will all be alright.
A simple stat that may ease your mind is WAR. Takes into account both defense and offense. Marisnick is a +0.3. And that is because he is a +1 defensively. Now Gomez on the other hand has a -0.3 WAR. Because he's average defensively and has been horrendous at the plate. No one is going to defend Gomez though so you might as well stop typing.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 01:20:33 am »This team looks like it's a heartbeat away from starting to lose games in bunches...
Think it's time for a call up of somebody that might bring a little excitement. And that's Bregman. Slide Valbueana to first, move Marwin to DH/left. Let Reed go take his cup of coffee experience to AAA and work on things.
I think we will see something done on the off day Thursday. Win or lose tomorrow.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 12:57:27 am »
Might try Devenski as a closer. He has a lot of fire in him. Could be good for the role.
ETA. It would mean you definitely need to remove Fiers from the rotation. With Devenski in short relief and Feliz struggling, they wouldn't have enough long arms to make of for the consistent short starts
ETA. It would mean you definitely need to remove Fiers from the rotation. With Devenski in short relief and Feliz struggling, they wouldn't have enough long arms to make of for the consistent short starts
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 12:49:08 am »
WTF? He scored from second on a infield single?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 19, 2016
« on: July 20, 2016, 12:35:00 am »
Got a guy that just 4 pitch walks the lefty he was suppose to get out and you groundout on the first pitch. Fantastic
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: July 19, 2016, 10:38:12 pm »Trade bait? Luhnow really likes him though. I think he could improve the rotation now but it seems Rodgers is ahead of him in the line of ascendancy.
Is Brady healthy? I know he pitched in the AAA game. but he hasn't started since July 5th and isn't scheduled to start till the 24th?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 18, 2016
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: July 19, 2016, 08:30:25 am »
Was there ever an article of what went wrong with White after week 1? Did the league make an adjustment? Did he screw up his swing? When he went down to triple AAA his first 10 or so games were exactly the same, but man he fixed something in a hurry. Last 10 games: 17 for 38, 7 HRs, 16 RBIs, 4 BBs and 4 Ks. Just absolutely on fire.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 18, 2016
« on: July 18, 2016, 10:59:43 pm »It looked to me like it was more or less over when Carlos decided to insert himself into things.
So what was at the end of Fiers' fist? Gomez or something else?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 18, 2016
« on: July 18, 2016, 10:57:12 pm »
So you guys were serious about the Gomez - Fiers altercation. Wow. Not good
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 18, 2016
« on: July 18, 2016, 10:54:32 pm »Rodgers would be the guy called up if they wanted a starter. Hoyt if they wanted to move Feldman back to the rotation (or Devinski).
I wast thinking Feliz down as well. Though the 40 man decisions are going to start to get tough. That would be 2 more and Bregman is still to be added
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics July 18, 2016
« on: July 18, 2016, 10:51:04 pm »
Brady and Hoyt could be solid replacements. They'll probably want to move Fiers to the pen before deciding to release him...though if he just injured himself, problem solved
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 18, 2016, 01:08:14 pm »
Sale is an easy yes.
But what if you could pick up a rental who has a long track record, who has crushed lefties this year to the tune of 323/370/616 and overall 294/334/542. Could just adequately play left and DH. Probably only need to trade a B prospect. Assuming the bastard hasn't put the Astros on his 15 team no trade list, would you dirty your soul for Beltran?
But what if you could pick up a rental who has a long track record, who has crushed lefties this year to the tune of 323/370/616 and overall 294/334/542. Could just adequately play left and DH. Probably only need to trade a B prospect. Assuming the bastard hasn't put the Astros on his 15 team no trade list, would you dirty your soul for Beltran?
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 18, 2016, 12:39:53 pm »
Under the assumption that 27 year old Sale's recent HR allowed and lowered strikeout rate are just a fluke, 3 1/2 years of Sale is much greater than 2 1/2 months of the Big Unit. And it's not close in my mind. Asking price will likely be McCullers and Bregman. Whitesox will want to reload not rebuild if they decide to pack it in this year (which from all accounts they haven't tossed in the towel yet).
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pukes July 15, 2016
« on: July 16, 2016, 12:07:33 am »
Astros win. Devenski closes it out.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pukes July 15, 2016
« on: July 15, 2016, 10:44:59 pm »
Wheels are everywhere
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pukes July 15, 2016
« on: July 15, 2016, 10:29:12 pm »
Wow, when the wheels come off..
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Pukes July 15, 2016
« on: July 15, 2016, 09:56:38 pm »Inning fizzles with a 5-4-3 DP hit into by Marwin. Where is everybody? It's not football season yet.
Still trying to fathom where Gurriel fits
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: July 14, 2016, 07:52:25 am »I don't have the numbers, but that sounds like every dollar available short of a draft pick penalty
According to AC, $14,715 from losing a draft pick this year
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Futures Game 2016
« on: July 13, 2016, 06:49:26 pm »
Yikes Devenski has a horseshoe lodged somewhere
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Futures Game 2016
« on: July 13, 2016, 05:24:20 pm »Babip may be the best stat to look at here.
McCullars .395
Giles . 355
McHugh .348
Keuchel .318
Friers .306
League Average .303
Feliz . 291
Devo .289
Feldman .283
Harris .283
Fister .255
Gregerson .250
Neshek .186
So most of our starters have been on the unlucky end for the first half of the year. Our bullpen on the other hand looks lucky.
really not surprising that the guys that pitch to contact are lucky. Guessing line drive percentage will show a similar order.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bregman Up "As Early As" This Weekend
« on: July 13, 2016, 01:35:25 pm »
Tweet from MLB Network Radio
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A.J. Hinch says Alex Bregman will NOT join the team in Seattle this weekend. He adds that Bregman could help team down the stretch.
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Talk Zone / Re: Bregman Up "As Early As" This Weekend
« on: July 13, 2016, 09:47:47 am »
Luhnow originally said August. A lot may depend on what happens from now till the trade deadline. It's not like the club is currently struggling. Wouldn't be surprised to see him playing third now
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Futures Game 2016
« on: July 13, 2016, 12:55:20 am »That may be the smallest of small sample sizes I've ever seen used in an argument. (or is this abuse, I get confused?)
Perhaps then I'll just use his numbers for the year? Where against the other starters he is #1 in ERA, WHIP, AVG. Your argument seemed to be referring to him declining. His last start was one of his best.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Futures Game 2016
« on: July 13, 2016, 12:01:09 am »
2 singles, a double and 3 walks allowing 2 runs over 8 innings in his last start. How did he make the list of guys to cut?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Futures Game 2016
« on: July 12, 2016, 11:58:52 am »I also wouldn't mind seeing Fiers or even McHugh replaced by someone more effective. Maybe Musgrove could be ready by August - of course that's a risk.
Likely Brady Rodgers
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: July 11, 2016, 10:19:10 pm »
Marwin's playing time will decrease even if they send Reed down. If Bregman comes up, he'll be playing most everyday. That means your infield is pretty much locked in on a daily basis. Valbuena, Altuve, Correa and Bregman. Marwin will catch a start on the infield here and there, ocasional start in left and DH on occasion. Worth got 7 plate appearances all of July so far. Replacing Worth with Bregman will not be easy. Replacing Reed with Bregman is much easier to do. If they do keep Reed and send Worth down, then Bregman's ABs likely come from Gattis and Marwin. And I just don't think they will want to upset the apple cart that much but I could be wrong.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: July 11, 2016, 06:30:49 pm »Is 3 of every 5 games adequate for Reed? Cause that is easily doable with Bregman up.
4/5 days Bregman plays 3rd, 1/5 Valbuena plays. 1st, 2/5 Valbuena 1/5 Marwin, 2/5 Reed. 4/5 LF Rasmus, 1/5 Marwin. Catcher 3/5 Castro, 2/5 Gattis. DH, 2/5 Gattis, 2/5 Reed, 1/5 Valbuena.
Bregman, 4/5. Valbuena, 4/5, Gattis, 4/5, Reed 3/5, Marwin 2/5.
Marwin has been almost an everyday player. So basically you are demoting him and sitting one of your hottest players in Valbuena every 5th day. Just to keep Reed on board.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: July 11, 2016, 12:22:01 pm »that would make more sense because Bregman plays the positions that Worth does.
Reed needs to play. If Bregman is promoted there will not be enough at bats for him unless you plan on putting Marwin back into a backup roll and I don't see them doing that
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 9, 2016
« on: July 09, 2016, 04:34:27 pm »
Hey look, Graveman is throwing a perfect game. No hitter alert,
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Athletics @ Astros July 8, 2016
« on: July 08, 2016, 10:40:55 pm »
Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: July 08, 2016, 10:52:29 am »
Can't help but think Bregman's and Teoscar's early success at AAA has taken the Astros out of the running. I don't see enough at bats in August for both Bregman and Gurriel. And Teoscar, at minimum, would be in the running for left field next year. I assume Gurriel is going to sign with a team with a clear path to the majors this year.
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Talk Zone / Re: The case for doing nothing at the trade line - or not
« on: July 07, 2016, 04:01:05 pm »What does being 29 have to do with anything? Sipp is more effective against RHers than LHers this year. So that negates the "only southpaw in the bullpen" argument.
29 goes to him not being untouchable. Right handed goes to him not being a replacement for a lefty specialist. And your right/left information on Sipp is wrong He hasn't been good against either this year but certainly he has not been more effective against RHers. Traditionally Sipp is usually equal against righties and lefties. either way Sipp isn't being replaced by anybody. They just signed him to a 3 year contract
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Talk Zone / Re: The case for doing nothing at the trade line - or not
« on: July 07, 2016, 02:15:24 pm »
I'm still trying to figure out how right handed, 29 year old, James Hoyt is an untouchable who could replace lefty specialist Sipp.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros July 6, 2016
« on: July 06, 2016, 10:44:17 pm »
Yeah baby!. Damn that Mariner line up is tough
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros July 6, 2016
« on: July 06, 2016, 08:33:20 pm »When a 5th starter you are as good as your last start.
Wasn't aware the Astros had moved to Philly
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros July 6, 2016
« on: July 06, 2016, 08:30:44 pm »
Up until that inning, Fiers had been on a decent roll as a 5th starter. Last time out throwing 6 shut out innings only allowing 4 base runners.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros July 6, 2016
« on: July 06, 2016, 08:26:19 pm »
You can cut the negativity with a knife around here
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Talk Zone / Re: Changes to Extra innings games?
« on: July 06, 2016, 12:52:03 pm »no way Jose. seems it would give and advantage to one team
The away team currently does slightly better in extras than they do in regular inning affairs.
54% chance of the home team winning any game.
52% chance of the home team winning an extra inning game.
Likely due to defensive strategy out weighing offensive strategy. I would imagine this would exacerbate that and bring the away team even closer to 50%.
That being said, the whole premise of changing extra innings is ridiculous.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 06, 2016, 11:41:21 am »
Moran brings one tool. His ability to hit. Last year he showed an increased walk rate and lower strike out rate at Corpus. This year at Fresno he has reverted. He really needs to become a contact machine. Still only 23, has time to develop
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 06, 2016, 11:35:00 am »here we go again with "hitting enough" for a defensive position. I will not get sucked in again.
61 Yankees did just fine with Boyer at 3rd (.224) because the CFer hit pretty well. it does not matter where the offense comes from!
Moran is not considered a good defensive 3rd baseman
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 06, 2016, 11:23:48 am »I have grave doubts about Moran hitting enough for a 1b.
I have doubt Moran can hit enough for a 3b. He just seems to strike out too much for a guy that is going to have to rely on average and not slugging. Still only 23 though.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 06, 2016, 11:06:07 am »
Currently, Valbueana, Gomez and Rasmus are not locked up for next year. From that perspective you could see why Bregman might make sense in left next year. It would all depend on who they keep/get for next year.
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 06, 2016, 09:21:47 am »Like it could be showcasing him for a deal? Who knows. I suspect Luhnow is and will consider all alternatives. I just hope they don't deal him. I really believe he will be a star player.
I'm trying to imagine his value right now, and it is pretty hard to fathom. He was the #18 prospect coming into the year, got to be top 5 now
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Talk Zone / Re: Trade Deadline Rumors
« on: July 06, 2016, 09:19:13 am »there is a more blatant need for a #1 or #2 quality SP.
They have some weird ace long men in the pen thing going that has seemingly eliminated the need for top starters. In June, the Astros gave up the second fewest runs in the majors and are 7th overall for the year. No idea if this is a temporary result or if they have found a working formula. I've never seen a team run 3 excellent long men before.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: July 05, 2016, 09:29:52 am »I don't know why they don't promote him.
Which one?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: July 05, 2016, 08:58:28 am »
Okay, somebody has to mention it. Bregman popped #3 and #4 last night. Just an absolute tremendous start. 1.665 OPS over 5 games. Teoscar hasn't exactly been a slouch with a 1.221 OPS over the same 5 games.
Oh and that Hoyt fella that just missed the team. 72 Ks in 41 innings. .139 avg against with a 0.87 WHIP. Hoyt's biggest problem is his age.
Oh and that Hoyt fella that just missed the team. 72 Ks in 41 innings. .139 avg against with a 0.87 WHIP. Hoyt's biggest problem is his age.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 3, 2016
« on: July 03, 2016, 01:21:32 pm »
Springer dinger!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 02, 2016, 09:26:22 am »Gotta give HH creidt in that thread for getting Correa going too.
Was more going for the pointing out of how many players were dramatically under performing and how this run is a result of the things correcting themselves. HH was more trying to say that Correa was never going to perform to expectations.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 10:23:19 pm »Most of us, we are a pretty optimistic bunch.
Don't think he meant it at the time but Musicman actually pointed out this possibiity
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 10:11:36 pm »
Astros win and are officially ahead in the wild card standings. Who back on May 22, at 17-28 had them as a wild card team on July 1st?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 10:01:17 pm »And both Bregman and Teoscar Hernandez hitting homers today for Fresno
The 2 of them are currently a combined 10 for 17 with 2 doubles, triple, 3 homeruns, 2 walks, 3 Ks, 9 runs scored and 9 RBIs at AAA
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 09:55:32 pm »
And both Bregman and Teoscar Hernandez hitting homers today for Fresno
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 09:48:07 pm »
Oh wow, just saw Toronto lost in 19 innings
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 09:43:56 pm »My concern is, so is Will Harris.
Harris is the John Franco style closer.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 09:41:57 pm »
Gregerson is an okay closer but an All-Star setup man.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: White Sox @ Astros July 1, 2016
« on: July 01, 2016, 09:31:16 pm »I thought that was a Yogi line?Similar:
"You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you."
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: June 30, 2016, 07:32:39 pm »
I'm sorry but the Fresno Roster is insane. 9 position players on the 40 man, that doesn't include Teoscar, Bregman, Kemmer or Hieneman. DeFrancesco is going to have a tough time on a nightly basis making players happy
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: GCL Astros
« on: June 30, 2016, 07:13:30 pm »So, 0 R, 1 BB and 18 K in his first 9 innings in the U.S.? Not bad.
16 Ks. in 9. Last year he only had 20 in 32.1 innings dramatic improvement
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: June 30, 2016, 06:53:22 am »Prospects has always been this management group's currency. Not sure I see that changing.
Annibal Sierra shows a break in the pattern.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: June 30, 2016, 06:52:18 am »On MLB Tonight the number they threw out was 4/48.
I read an article that kicked around 4/52 for him. But I think the Mets drive that number up now. Wright is likely out for the season.
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: June 29, 2016, 06:45:41 pm »Rosenthal puts on his spekalatin' hat:
"Perhaps the Astros could sign Gurriel, use him at third base and designated hitter later in the summer, then move him to left next season. Another possibility -- with both left fielder Colby Rasmus and center fielder Carlos Gomez potential free agents -- would be to move Bregman to the outfield next season, even though the Astros drafted him as a shortstop with the second pick in the 2015 draft."
Certainly not going to come cheap. I'd guess 4 year 60 million for a 31 year old that has never swung a bat in the majors. But he might be an impact bat that costs 0 prospects.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels June 29, 2016
« on: June 29, 2016, 03:31:57 pm »Dude, third game.
The timing of his call up was interesting. The team was firing on all cylinders. I'm just suggesting Reed's call up might be the team evaluating what they have in Reed this year and if they might want to pick up a corner infielder before the deadline.
Completely understand he's only had 12 plate appearances so far.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels June 29, 2016
« on: June 29, 2016, 03:20:47 pm »
Reed has just helped the Astros up their offer to the Cuban. Kind of makes you wonder if his call up was to see if they need to go after a corner infielder before the deadline. Valencia is supposedly available as well. He sees the ball quite well at Minute Maid
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Angels June 29, 2016
« on: June 29, 2016, 02:50:02 pm »
Springer accidentally got a piece of ball 4, strikes out swinging on next pitch
Marwin grounds out
Altuve quickly down 0-2, lines one into left field for a 32 game on base streak
Correa - Altuve steals second on strike 2, line drive RBI single to right after following off a couple. Was trying to go the other way the whole at bat (according to the radio guys)
Valbueana - Walks on 4 pitches. Nibbling
Gomez - ropes one to deep left but tracked down.
Mid 1 - Astros up 1-0
Marwin grounds out
Altuve quickly down 0-2, lines one into left field for a 32 game on base streak
Correa - Altuve steals second on strike 2, line drive RBI single to right after following off a couple. Was trying to go the other way the whole at bat (according to the radio guys)
Valbueana - Walks on 4 pitches. Nibbling
Gomez - ropes one to deep left but tracked down.
Mid 1 - Astros up 1-0
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Astros @ Angels June 29, 2016
« on: June 29, 2016, 02:41:08 pm »
Astros
G Springer RF
M Gonzalez LF
J Altuve 2B
C Correa SS
L Valbuena 3B
C Gomez DH
A Reed 1B
E Gattis C
J Marisnick CF
Angels
J Giavotella 2B
K Calhoun RF
M Trout CF
A Pujols DH
J Marte 3B
C Cron 1B
J Bandy C
A Simmons SS
S Robinson LF
G Springer RF
M Gonzalez LF
J Altuve 2B
C Correa SS
L Valbuena 3B
C Gomez DH
A Reed 1B
E Gattis C
J Marisnick CF
Angels
J Giavotella 2B
K Calhoun RF
M Trout CF
A Pujols DH
J Marte 3B
C Cron 1B
J Bandy C
A Simmons SS
S Robinson LF
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Talk Zone / Re: Yoan Moncada and other Cuban prospects currently unsigned
« on: June 29, 2016, 01:17:22 pm »
32 year old Cuban star pictured with an Astros hat... though he did the same thing after a Mets workout 2 days ago.
His stats last year are hard to believe. Not the 500 avg or 873 slugging. But 3 strikeouts in 224 plate appearances.
His stats last year are hard to believe. Not the 500 avg or 873 slugging. But 3 strikeouts in 224 plate appearances.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: June 27, 2016, 08:07:06 pm »
You are underestimating the reaction by Europe to being told to go fuck itself.
Also, with rumblings in other countries of similar efforts (Froghop?), the EU may well decide to nail the UK in its negotiations in order to send a message.
I have faith in the almighty dollar or euro in this case. Politicians are bought and payed for. They'll make angry speeches to the press but they'll cozy up to big money when the cameras are off.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: June 27, 2016, 07:39:32 pm »
The jobs left behind in a small, isolated economy will not be those that are enjoyed today. The economy will shrink, prospects will shrink, opportunities will disappear.
I don't think their economy will shrink as much as you are fearing. US is the #1 buyer and many of the countries the UK exports to import even more into the UK. Like Germany who is #2 on the export list. 2014 numbers show 46b exports to 100b imports. No way Germany tells the UK to go take a hike, it would hurt Germany far more than the UK to cut off ties. Anyways, I think the decision isn't as doom and gloom as folks are making out. But then again, I'm no economist.
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The numbers do not include the number of Brits retired abroad or owning properties abroad, which I suspect is a big number, who all now have to re-evaluate their circumstances
Didn't bother to include this number. It was 400k. Seriously, what country is going to kick out people who choose to spend their pension checks there?
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: June 27, 2016, 03:06:35 pm »To Pots,
As Chuck points out, Greece is clearly the wrong example.
Also, why view this as some negotiation, or bargain between the EU and the UK. Seems a more logical view is whether UK citizens were better off before the vote, or after.
As to Trump, he is such a dumbass to tout this up as something positive. Donald smearing the turd all over his face, and then he gloats?
Only way the EU thing works is if people forget they are British, or French, or German or Greek, etc. That takes generations. Perhaps they should have not taken on so many countries so fast, so as to limit burden countries. Now that the UK dropped out, that will put more burden on the other currently successful countries. I used Greece as an example, because it is a good example of country temporarily benefiting from being part of a larger group. Yes of course they would bounce back faster by themselves. Hitting rock bottom which could mean revolution (peaceful or not), humanitarian crisis, etc. But from the ashes would rise something stronger (hopefully, sometimes it takes more than one fall)
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: June 27, 2016, 02:12:57 pm »If I were a 20 year old Brit I would be losing my shit right about now. A bunch of toothless, 70 year old Whippet lickers from post-industrial shitholes about as cheerful as a Morrissey song have just slammed the door in my face on countless future opportunities, employment and otherwise.
I have to imagine that once everyone sobers up they'll find a way simply to avoid invoking Article 50.
Odd, If the UK employs more than twice as many immigrants as they have emigrants employed in the EU, and they have one of the best unemployment rates, how are they going to have less opportunities? Now if Greece said, screw this we are out, that would be hilarious.
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Beer and Queso / Re: Trump
« on: June 27, 2016, 12:52:19 pm »
Unbundling the UK form Europe is such an enormous and unfathomable task, that there's no way to get it done in two years without massive trauma to the UK. All the Brits living and working abroad have to apply for work permits - with little incentive for their European host to allow them - having just been told to go fuck themselves. All Europeans living and working in the UK have to do likewise; but they will likely get an easier ride - except from the UKIP camp who are now moving on to Phase 2 of purifying the English race.
Thank you for providing a non-filtered opinion. Curious on this point. By my crappy research, the number of UK residents working in the EU was around 800k in 2015. And EU working in the UK was 2.1 million. No matter whose feelings may be hurt, it seems like the UK holds the bigger bargaining chip?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi Hooks 2016
« on: June 27, 2016, 12:06:21 pm »I'm a Kemmer fan, so I am biased, but I don't see them demoting him. He's slowly improved his BA over the year and imagine the power will follow.
Needs to get ABs. A demotion might be a blessing.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi Hooks 2016
« on: June 27, 2016, 09:20:19 am »That's one crowded infield.
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Outfield will be quite crowded as well. Teoscar, Kemp, Tucker, Alpin, Kemmer. Guessing Kemmer is demoted. On the infield, I'd guess one of Singleton, Duffy and Fontana are sold for cash (or in Singleton's case, sold with cash).
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 08:05:07 pm »
Wow down by 12 and you get thrown out at second trying to stretch a single. Good luck avoiding Yost in the dugout
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 08:03:35 pm »I don't know, but if Valbuena was actually grabbing his back like it looked like he was after that K, that may be your answer.
That makes no sense. Valbuena to the DL, but he starts one more game with Worth on the bench?
But if you meant they have their answer now then yeah. But the move was already made. Can't be undone?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 08:01:40 pm »
Dang, 11 earnies to Volquez. That'll kill you season stats
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 07:53:53 pm »
I don't understand the Reed call up. Who are you going to take away bats from right now?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 07:49:18 pm »
Wow they are just hanging Volquez out to dry
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 07:41:31 pm »No comment by team, but I'd assume Worth.
The question is... Who comes off the 40 man? Has the time for Singleton's DFA arrived?
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Fontana or Duffy are likely candidates. Reed would make the 12th infielder on the 40-man
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Royals June 24, 2016
« on: June 24, 2016, 07:39:19 pm »
Wow, yeah I was a half hour late checking into the game. Amazing start
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News
« on: June 22, 2016, 05:02:44 pm »Probably better choices when included in a trade than an injured relief pitcher.
I thought he was off the DL when they cut him, or did he re-injure himself that last game back? Either way, Duffy and Fontana have almost no value and are likely not to survive the 40 man into next year. Meh, likely all 3 of them wouldn't have been on the 40 man next spring so it really doesn't matter.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 04:46:50 pm »/cue 150 page thread blaming "Ground Control" for overvaluing Ashby in trade talks
They over weighted name mentions per post
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News
« on: June 22, 2016, 04:36:51 pm »Juan Minaya claimed by the White Sox today.
I was a bit surprised by their choice in 40 man cuts. Fontana (or Duffy) seemingly made more sense given they have 11 infielders already on the 40 man and Bregman/Reed still will need to be added in the next year. Seriously doubt Fontana or Duffy ever get more than a September call up chance.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 04:20:53 pm »
Line drive out to left. Game over Astros win!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 04:20:18 pm »
Man it has to be tempting to give Trout first
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 03:52:20 pm »
Marwin puts another on the hill. This one lands. 2-1 Astros
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 03:47:25 pm »T8 - Gregerson gets em 1-2-3.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 03:43:41 pm »But on the other hand... McCullers escaping with only one run was damn near a miracle.
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Given he escaped via the strike out, I don't see that as a miracle but more of McCullers locking in. Which he has done quite a few times this year to escape big jams. Now it would be nice if he didn't back into all those jams.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 03:25:21 pm »And yet, it's tied.
With the way they've hit it, it shouldn't be
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Angels @ Astros June 22, 2016
« on: June 22, 2016, 03:19:06 pm »
Man, they can't catch a break today.
That inning, Marwin gets one caught on the hill.
Altuve smacks a homerun
Correa rips a double down the left field line
Rasmus laces one into the glove of the first baseman who doubles off a limpy Correa (who fouled one off his foot earlier)
That inning, Marwin gets one caught on the hill.
Altuve smacks a homerun
Correa rips a double down the left field line
Rasmus laces one into the glove of the first baseman who doubles off a limpy Correa (who fouled one off his foot earlier)
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 22, 2016, 12:06:39 pm »Signed for $3.148M. Slot was $2.504M.
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I don't have the numbers, but that sounds like every dollar available short of a draft pick penalty
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Halos @ Astros June 21, 2016
« on: June 21, 2016, 10:06:11 pm »
Yeah baby. Astros win!!
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Ex-Bus Rider News
« on: June 21, 2016, 12:15:55 pm »Brady Aiken was successful in his debut, albeit at a very low level. He walked his first batter who was later picked off by Mr. Aiken. He struck out the side in the second. Line- 2IP, 0H, 1BB, 3SO.
Throws his first pro-inning 2 years after the fabled medical exam. The vindication keeps rolling in.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Reds @ Astros June 18, 2016
« on: June 18, 2016, 06:16:08 pm »
Finally.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Reds @ Astros June 18, 2016
« on: June 18, 2016, 05:28:53 pm »
Is Harris unavailable?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Reds @ Astros June 17, 2016
« on: June 17, 2016, 07:14:50 pm »
nothing like a 5 putch inning to start the game. single, go, dp
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Tri-City ValleyCats 2016
« on: June 17, 2016, 06:56:07 pm »
Wrenn starts career with a 5000 OPS
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Reds @ Astros June 17, 2016
« on: June 17, 2016, 06:52:28 pm »
Sad it didn't work out for White. Hopefully he can reignite the magic back in Fresno
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi Hooks 2016
« on: June 16, 2016, 09:04:09 am »
Game recap with video
Sounds like he'll be in Fresno soon (maybe after the break June 28th is the AA All-star game). Really not a lot at AAA holding him back.
Sounds like he'll be in Fresno soon (maybe after the break June 28th is the AA All-star game). Really not a lot at AAA holding him back.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Co-Ardinals June 15, 2016
« on: June 15, 2016, 10:38:01 pm »
ending that road trip 4 and 5 seems like a victory
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Co-Ardinals June 15, 2016
« on: June 15, 2016, 08:56:36 pm »
Wow green light Gomez 3-0 and he comes through
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi Hooks 2016
« on: June 15, 2016, 10:21:07 am »
Mr. Tools, Teoscar Hernandez, continues his march back into prospect relevance. Walkoff 2 out double in the bottom of the 12th last night to finish a 4 for 6 evening.
Month over month slash lines:
241/355/342
327/370/469
364/435/473
Month over month slash lines:
241/355/342
327/370/469
364/435/473
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Talk Zone / Re: Name the culprit
« on: June 14, 2016, 02:16:43 pm »
And the answer is Luke Gregerson
Roster moves:
Danny Worth selected to ML roster
Juan Minaya designated for assignment
Luke Gregerson placed on family medical emergency list
Roster moves:
Danny Worth selected to ML roster
Juan Minaya designated for assignment
Luke Gregerson placed on family medical emergency list
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Talk Zone / Re: Name the culprit
« on: June 14, 2016, 01:46:38 pm »McTag tweet says Worth will be recalled today. My guess is White gets demoted. 40-man roster move, no clue.
My money is on White. Odd though, just as Worth started to cool off he gets called up. 40 man move has easy choices on it: Fontana, Chapman, Duffy, Alfredo Gonzalez
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: June 13, 2016, 04:11:12 pm »I wonder if Rogers has moved ahead of Musgrove in the first callup to go into the rotation if they need/desire one.
I remember reading an article that quoted Luhnow as being quite high on Rodgers. Of course that was prior to last season. A season poor enough that they didn't bother to protect him on the 40-man. Of course they didn't protect Devenski either
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays June 11, 2016
« on: June 11, 2016, 06:03:55 pm »
Yeah baby!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays June 11, 2016
« on: June 11, 2016, 03:46:39 pm »Fantastic at bat by Gomez....
Which part did you like more, the first swing where his helmet popped off or watching strike 3?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Rays June 10, 2016
« on: June 10, 2016, 06:18:26 pm »
Another one gunned down at the plate. Thirdbase coach needs glasses
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 05:08:34 pm »It's not like either of them were expected to be much of anything. A soft-tossing lefty without a single remarkable pitch and fair metal bat hitter with mediocre defensive skills.
Actual Keuchel was the product of great scouting, not just some soft tosser who they got lucky on. Don't have time to look it up again but from what I remember the scout that saw him was begging for Keuchel for many rounds before Heck pulled the string. Here's a quick article on it.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 02:01:49 pm »The only thing that surprises me about the Astros taking Rogers is the questionable bat. I would have thought they'd look for a mediocre defender who can hit a bit, sort of the opposite of Rogers.
Consistent improvement
202/264/245
227/330/256
261/384/403
Threw out 27 of 43 this year
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 01:32:42 pm »They did go with a lefty. Wild lefty. Adcock, Brett
7 walks per 9 innings
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Adcock can touch 94 mph on the radar gun, and he gets good rotation on his curveball, although he doesn't always locate well and can be inconsistent. The left-hander started 14 games for Michigan this year and had a 3.22 ERA, plus 100 strikeouts in 78 1/3 innings.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 01:32:15 pm »Matt Krook wouldn't surprise me at 3 either.
They did go with a lefty. Wild lefty. Adcock, Brett
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 01:30:15 pm »Alright. If he's there at 4 I'm calling Krook.
Snagged 2 picks early
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 01:12:47 pm »Alright. If he's there at 4 I'm calling Krook.
I'll guess Johnson if he is there.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 12:48:30 pm »I think round 3 is where the Astros go for catcher if one of Johnson, Murphy or Rogers is there.
Dind ding ding. Rogers taken in the 3rd
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 12:17:44 pm »I think round 3 is where the Astros go for catcher if one of Johnson, Murphy or Rogers is there.
Murphy off the board
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Draft
« on: June 10, 2016, 08:45:33 am »And Forrest Whitley it is.
I like this pick. Seems like an ace or bust pick. Given the lack of ace material in the minors, this kid will immediately be the highest rated pitching prospect. Probably slot in either second or third depending if Reed has fallen from the second spot.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 9, 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 03:58:38 pm »
Holy crap
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 9, 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 03:44:00 pm »Isn't going to happen before the end of this season. They couldn't get a glass of spit for him.
Not sure if anyone would take his salary at this point
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 9, 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 03:28:48 pm »I like him better in the pen. I can't see how he would lose a spot there. Next year I think they lose Gregerson, Neshek, and Feldman. If Feliz goes to the rotation that's 4 holes in the bullpen to fill.
Gregerson is in the second year of a 3 year contract, I don't think he is going anywhere. Neshek has a club option next year(6.5 million with a 500k buyout). Been really solid since after April. Feldman has really shined in the pen. I'd guess one of Feldman or Neshek is back
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 9, 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 02:51:37 pm »That's some crazy shit. And are we going to have a Bregman appearance soon?
My money is on Worth
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 9, 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 02:50:23 pm »
Update for those not listening. Correa out of game. Altuve slides to short. Kemp in at second. (couldn't put Mawin at short and White at first without sacrificing the DH spot). Radio guys analyzed the ankle roll as a possible high ankle sprain
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangizz June 9, 2016
« on: June 09, 2016, 02:41:11 pm »
shit. Correa rolled his ankle. Trainer out
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Talk Zone / Re: Fister
« on: June 09, 2016, 12:00:28 pm »
They've been really selective when it comes to major league free agent signings. And have done quite well. The Astros have been reluctant to sign expensive veterans which cost tons of cash and draft picks. And given the sport's crack down on drugs and players showing their age earlier, it's probably best for a team with a limited budget to stay away from them anyways.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers June 6, 2016
« on: June 07, 2016, 01:05:00 pm »I'd like to see a concerted effort to place a ball in Dipshit Odor's earhole. I'm sick of getting beat by that little prick.
I don't get the point of this. We hit him then they turn around and hit our guy, etc, etc. Odor maybe a little prick. The Rangers might have long since eclipsed the Cubs as far as hated teams. But no drilling of Odor is going to change the scoreboard. The Astros need to go out there and beat the hell out of them on the scoreboard. Mercilessly run up the score is perfectly okay. That means stealing a base up by 7, not pulling the starter, etc. Make a statement that they will no longer be the punching bag anymore. I don't see how drilling Odor does this.
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Talk Zone / Re: Lance McCullers
« on: June 06, 2016, 10:20:02 pm »I'm pretty sure he uses the same delivery and arm swing (what he reportedly modified) for all pitches. I think he/they changed his arm swing (on all pitches) in an effort to help his shoulder.
Not according to the radio guys. I was thinking this as well.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News
« on: June 06, 2016, 04:25:06 pm »The Astros were unknowingly granted a gift when JD resigned with the Astros under a minor league contract.This statement is false. He did not "resign." Not sure if after clearing waivers JD had the option to bolt. He was outrighted to OKC, after successfully clearing waivers. But I believe the outright carried his major league salary, making him one of the highest paid AAA players.
Part of the "positives" for releasing JD was his AAA salary was scaring off other teams
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Talk Zone / Re: Lance McCullers
« on: June 06, 2016, 01:28:58 pm »I was really concerned after the first inning, but good god, he pitched a great game afterwards. What a curve.
Radio guys have been covering his mechanic changes. Apparently, he has only changed the delivery on his fastball to protect his shoulder. The mechanical changes have caused wildness in his fastball. His breaking pitches he throws with his normal delivery.
From my own assumptions, it usually takes a few batters for a lot of pitchers to really get their breaking pitches going. And hence why he has really struggled early. I'd guess this early inning issues will go away as he gets more used to the delivery change and can rely on his fastball early in the game.
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Talk Zone / Re: Ex-Astros News
« on: June 06, 2016, 12:39:41 pm »JD's spot was utilized by the future Twin Hall of Famer Robbie Grossman and he wasn't really given a chance to make the roster that year.
Actually, JD was signed under minor league contract. They let him go because they didn't want to pay him 7 figures to play at AAA nor take up at bats there. Which at the time seemed really odd given his offseason adjustments and immediate success he had with it at winterball. Detroit signed him as a minor league free agent. Detroit didn't add him back to a 40 man till after he demolished AAA.
Villar and JD aren't in the same category. Nobody wanted to even give up a 40 man spot for JD. He was untradeable. The Astros were unknowingly granted a gift when JD resigned with the Astros under a minor league contract. Unfortunately, the Astros chose poorly when they decided not to grant the then 26 year old a spot on the AAA roster and save some cash. Honestly, a defensible move by them given their expected time table in fielding a playoff team. That money and roster spot was reallocated to players with assumed higher ceilings. Though it could be easily argued that it was a really poor decision given Adron Chambers(then 27 year old) and a 310 pound(then 26 year old) played opening day for OKC. Which means it all came down to the almighty dollar, of which none are mine.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:41:41 pm »
I missed that half inning. Went quickly. 8-3 mid 6. I'm out
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:34:09 pm »
K. 8-3 after 5
Guessing that is it for McCullers after that 28 pitch effort in the 5th
Guessing that is it for McCullers after that 28 pitch effort in the 5th
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:32:30 pm »
Wild pitch 8-3
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:31:40 pm »
K makes it 2 out bases loaded
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:28:47 pm »McCullers got a quick out but has run into a control problem again. 2 consecutive walks
Agent Bourn tried to tag on a 390 foot shot off the wall. Bases loaded 1 out
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:27:18 pm »
McCullers got a quick out but has run into a control problem again. 2 consecutive walks
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:19:53 pm »
McCullers gives one a ride for an out. 8-2 mid 5
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:19:13 pm »
Marisnick with a line drive to Bourn for an out. 2 down
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:18:35 pm »
Gomez strikes out on 4 sliders. Took the first. none were strikes. Anybody have a fork?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:16:51 pm »
Valbueana homers to right. 8-2
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:13:57 pm »
McCullers K, groundout, single, K. 7-2 Astros after 4
31 pitches first inning. 37 since.
31 pitches first inning. 37 since.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:06:15 pm »
White ground out to third. 7-2 Astros mid 4
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:04:46 pm »
Gattis pinballs one off the pitchers glove to second for an rbi ground out
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:03:33 pm »
Correa walks on a full count.
Caveman up. bases juiced one out
Caveman up. bases juiced one out
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 04:00:14 pm »
Altuve rbi single 6-2.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:51:05 pm »
Marisnick would like to keep the starting role. rbi single up the middle.
Valbueana walked went to second on wild pitch with Gomez batting
Gomez failed to go the other way to move the runner but beat out the play for an infield hit
Marisnick laced one up the middle
Valbueana walked went to second on wild pitch with Gomez batting
Gomez failed to go the other way to move the runner but beat out the play for an infield hit
Marisnick laced one up the middle
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:45:06 pm »This was Sparks I assume?
I think so. I have messed up their voices/names before so I don't guess anymore
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:27:30 pm »And even more troubles later?
Apologies, I think I added the early. He was just elaborating how having to think about the mechanics instead of being instinctive could cause bouts of wildness. I found it interesting since I hadn't heard he changed his mechanics
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:22:39 pm »
Springer 3 run dinger!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:12:09 pm »I don't know about McCullers. He has good stuff but doesn't employee it well.
Radio guy says he has had to make changes to his mechanics to protect his shoulder and reasons that for his troubles early
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:03:51 pm »Ashby admits he wasn't watching the game. Asks Blum, "was that a bunt?"
Sun was in his eyes
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 03:01:30 pm »
ugh Bourn playing the role of avenger early in this game. First saves 2 runs with a catch and now a bunt single
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Snakes May 31, 2016
« on: May 31, 2016, 02:48:54 pm »Jesus, look alive George (ran into Altuve ground ball).
Correa eliminated George's mistake by walking.
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: 2016 Int'l Signings
« on: May 31, 2016, 02:13:33 pm »
Has there been any new news as to why the Astros dropped 3+ million on a 22 year old middle infielder with no power or speed?
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Talk Zone / Re: Gomez/Braun
« on: May 31, 2016, 08:39:32 am »
Gomez is 0-9 with 4 Ks against today's lefty lifetime. Is there any chance the fans aren't eating an excrement sandwich today?
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Talk Zone / Re: Gomez/Braun
« on: May 30, 2016, 03:16:15 pm »They've gotten pretty much squat from Kemp, far less then they'd have gotten from Tucker. What's the point of keeping Kemp around?
Kemp actually was the reason they won a game. That's one more than Gomez
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Orioles @ Astros May 24, 2016
« on: May 24, 2016, 08:41:28 pm »Valbuena says suck it doubters.
If Valbuena can get hot, he might be a nice trade chip come July
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Corpus Christi Hooks 2016
« on: May 24, 2016, 09:09:56 am »
Bregman and Davis are getting all the press, but what is also interesting is the remarkable improvements Teoscar Hernandez is making. Now sporting a 338/400/521 slash line for the month of May. Just 9 Ks so far this month. Given the lack of outfield help at the upper levels, his prospect revival is refreshing.
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so hold em (the team) or fold em
Still only May. Can't really fold it till mid-late June. If they do fold at that point they got a few interesting trade chips. Gregerson, Rasmus, Fister, Feldman, Neshek and Castro.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hunter Pence deal
« on: May 23, 2016, 03:19:06 pm »when this deal was made by Wade it looked like a great haul for Houston. Singleton is still in the minors struggling, Santana part of the package for Gomez,
Zeid waived. Cosart was a big part of that deal and spun off for Marisnick, Moran, Martes who may be the prize in the package and a compensatory pick that was turned into Daz Cameron. If Martes alone turns into a TOR pitcher this deal will pay dividends and we don't know what Moran and Cameron may eventually produce.
The Cosart deal was brilliant. Possibly Luhnow's best moment. That whole Pence deal was odd. All those players (except Zeid) had big value at one point (even though they hadn't done anything in the majors). Imagine the haul the Stros could have gotten for Singleton prior to 2014?
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do not be stupid. no one does what you say on purpose. some trades work out, and some do not.
Forgive me if I stated that Luhnow purposely screwed up.
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It's your theory so you can do whatever you want with it but it seems that trading draft choices for established players does not diminish the value of the pick.?
The only thing that matters is what they get in the end for the major league club. If you draft some talented players but trade them in for lesser talent(or for players past their prime), then you truly didn't evaluate those guys well.
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Other teams seem to be interested in the Astros minor league talent. Philly, Milwaukee and Oakland took several off of their hands. Yet the farm still seems to be in fairly good shape.
Drafting good players then trading them away for other teams overrated players is not a win. I disagree with you over the state of the farm. And I conveniently, for the purposes of my crap theory, eliminated McCullers and Correa from the equation
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros at White Sox, 5/18/2016
« on: May 18, 2016, 07:34:12 pm »
Not sure how 10 total bases doesn't earn you a start the next day
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 18, 2016, 03:25:25 pm »That was my angle. Best case scenario is a couple weeks worth of ABs against AAA pitchers helps him regain his confidence and he can come back and contribute. If he goes down to AAA and hits 210 with no power, I dont think there is any other choice but to cut him loose.
I agree with this. one year ago he was a prospect haul trade chip. He comes back in July with a full month of him back to 2014 numbers and you might be able to get a sweet prospect for him.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 17, 2016, 05:37:15 pm »So you're saying these moves in aggregate amount to a decision by the FO to write off this year?
Not exactly but changes with next year in mind
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 17, 2016, 05:18:01 pm »I agree with you that Worth would probably have been of more immediate help. I wonder if Worth is perhaps not at 100% physically. After starting and playing in 28 of Fresno's first 29 games (all but one of those at 2B or SS), Worth then was held out for 3 straight games and has only played in 2 of the last 6 games and both of those were at DH. So the last game he played in the field was over a week ago. That all seems pretty odd given the way he's been playing and the way he was used the first 5+ weeks of the season.
I think even more telling is that Worth would have given the Astros more positional flexibility. Worth can play 3 positions (including SS) while Moran is limited to 3B.
Unless a permanent change is to be made at 3B, whoever got called up is not likely to see a whole lot of playing time. Again that would seem to argue for giving the job to the journeyman player and not to someone like Moran who it does no good to sit on the bench for a couple of weeks. So I find the decision a bit head-scratching unless the decision has also been made to bench Valbuena (or move him to 1B) and give the starting 3B job over to Moran and see how that plays out for a couple of weeks.
I think a lot of the decision came down to next year. They are likely a long shot to get back into it this year and 4+ months of Moran and Kemp will give them a good idea what they have there. Especially with Bregman about to pass Moran on the depth chart. Gives them one more long look at Marisnick (who likely is getting his last look as a starter). 700 at bats as a major league at bats, multiple chances as a starter. They love him but if he fails here I think his starting days are done.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 17, 2016, 11:59:51 am »
This whole thing has been really peculiar. First Tucker is going down and they don't say who is coming up. The Moran is coming up and they don't say who is replacing. And the one guy that has been tearing it up in AAA gets to stay
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 17, 2016, 11:25:36 am »
Amazing to me that Worth wasn't in this call up. 300 points more OPS than Moran. Not the future, but likely more helpful now
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 17, 2016, 11:23:20 am »I thought for sure it would be White, or maybe a pitcher. But if that was the case what the hell is taking so long? I am leaning that something is going on with Gomez.
Could they make up an injury so he could do a rehab stint in AAA and maybe get his confidence back?
Injury of the head
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 16, 2016, 04:16:17 pm »He did that for the first half of last year. It wasn't good enough for the brass.
Not exactly. He earned a full time job during the month of April last year. After a hot start in a limited role, by the 3rd week he was a full time starter. Then shortly into May just completely became lost at the plate. The few good weeks in April where he earned a starting role where offset by 6 really bad weeks in a starting role (ended due to injury)
April OPS 1043 over 58 ABs
May OPS 510 over 84 ABs (29Ks)
June OPS 487 over 42 ABs (13 Ks)
So he earned a starting role then got much worse with regular playing time. I don't get the point that regular playing time will make him good at the plate when it hasn't worked in the past. That's not to say he won't eventually figure it out. I think if you want him to figure it out though, he should at least try in AAA first. He was not doing well there earlier.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 16, 2016, 09:50:11 am »Or you bring up Kemp. See if there is anything there before next season
Confirmed
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As expected, source says Kemp to join Astros
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 05:59:37 pm »
That is why he didn't pinch hit there
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Marwin Gonzalez was unavailable. He said he can't put any weight on his foot after fouling a ball off it yesterday. X-rays were negative.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 05:57:35 pm »
Well at least he's not under some false perception
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Carlos Gomez: “It’s my fault. We lost the game because of me today. There’s nothing I can say. And every day, we lost because of me.”
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 05:54:45 pm »
Or you bring up Kemp. See if there is anything there before next season
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 03:03:40 pm »
9-8 Astros. White RBI single!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 03:01:42 pm »
New ballgame! Rasmus RBI double
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:59:03 pm »How is it possible that the runner on third didn't score on the 2nd out? I'm watching sans commentary. The infield wasn't in, the ball wasn't hit all that hard, and Altuve slid. Why didn't the runner go? That's a rare break.
Cause he was on second
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:41:45 pm »
Is Marwin hurt? Not sure you are going to have a better couple of chances to use him there
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:33:26 pm »
Why not pinch hit Marwin here?
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:30:10 pm »Why not pinch hit Marwin here?
oh that's why. Valbuena with a 2 run ground rule double
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Red Sox, Sunday 5/15
« on: May 15, 2016, 02:28:15 pm »
Why not pinch hit Marwin here?
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Quad Cities River Bandits 2016
« on: May 14, 2016, 05:43:01 pm »
Tucker May split:
395/460/535
4 BBs, 8 Ks, 10 SBs, 1 CS
This kid can't grow up fast enough.
395/460/535
4 BBs, 8 Ks, 10 SBs, 1 CS
This kid can't grow up fast enough.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 13, 2016, 10:08:14 am »Between the hitting woes and reduced velocity on his throws, some guy at Fangraphs thinks Gomez is suffering from "one or more" injuries and needs to go to the DL.
Link
Astros Country drops the stats on Gomez
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The Bus Ride Discussion Forum / Re: Fresno Grizzlies/Tacos 2016
« on: May 12, 2016, 01:34:34 pm »Jake Kaplan reports:
"A promotion to Class AAA for Astros pitching prospect Joe Musgrove is "imminent," general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday, so much so that the 23-year-old righthander may make his next start for Fresno. Luhnow reiterated Monday he's not afraid to promote pitchers from Class AA directly to the major leagues but said he currently does not see an opening for Musgrove in the Astros rotation. That could change as the season wears on, of course."
I'd assume this puts him ahead of Peacock in the pecking order
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Talk Zone / Re: No Matter
« on: May 12, 2016, 01:07:06 pm »
In awe of your writing talents. You fictionalized last season quite well I think. Or perhaps you didn't. meant to or otherwise. Either way, the memory of the the 2015 Astros is now Stacey to me.
Seriously though, you are a modern day Edgar Allen Poe.
Seriously though, you are a modern day Edgar Allen Poe.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 12, 2016, 08:00:39 am »Could we upgrade at catcher? Maybe.
Are there other spots (CF, 3b, 1B, SP 3-5) in greater need of upgrade? Absolutely.
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I'd put catcher above first and third. Bregman, Moran, Reed and there is still the possibility of White righting the ship. Though White is probably best for DH.
They'll need one outfielder, catcher(unless they resign Castro) and another starter.
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Talk Zone / Re: Hitting
« on: May 12, 2016, 07:56:09 am »Yep. I think the Astros give an offer but he walks and the Astros get a draft pick for him. It was odd to go to arbitration of 250K
I don't see them offering a qualifying offer. 10 million per is the best Castro could expect.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Mariners @ Astros Mother's Day 2016
« on: May 08, 2016, 02:33:11 pm »I hope White is figuring it out.
Ditto. Hit everywhere. He was popping up pitches he was hammering the first week. Hitting coach at the majors seems less than useful.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Maggots @ Astros May 7, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 09:13:33 pm »
Valbuena may have bought himself another week on the team with that one
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Scum @ Astros May 6, 2016
« on: May 07, 2016, 07:57:32 am »
Holy crap. That 3-1 pitch is one of the worst strike calls I've ever scene. Like how the ump blamed the catcher
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Sea Fucks @ Astros Cinco de Mayo 2016
« on: May 05, 2016, 09:38:33 pm »
AHHHH, Springer and Correa on deck and you send Castro?
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting Collin McHugh article
« on: May 04, 2016, 04:20:35 pm »I still don't understand. Would the 10% of player income stream be transferred to stock owners like a dividend? and Would the options (or whatever they would be called) be tradable on an open market?
Well I assume they'd look at it like this. 10% of McHugh's future salary is worth 3.96 million. Then they'd come up with a number of stocks to make it purchasable to all. So let's say 100,000 stocks. Each stock's initial value is worth $39.60 until all sold. Each stock will net you .0001% of McHugh's future salary. So if you ponied up 39.60 and purchased a single stock in McHugh and he ends up making 100 million lifetime. you get 100,000,000*.000001 = $100. So basically an approx. 10 year investment value of $39.60 nets you 100 dollars. You would basically 2.5x your money in that case.
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting Collin McHugh article
« on: May 04, 2016, 03:06:02 pm »Huh? This is the exact type of deal the company would make a killing on. If he didn't sign a team friendly deal, he would soon have a contract making 15+ million a year, 10% of which would be going to this company. This company could conceivably bank 8 figures on a guy like Altuve.
Altuve didn't have bad luck that this deal wasn't around; Altuve just shouldn't have signed his deal.
The company sells stock in the player, making money on something like transaction fees. investors would have made a killing off of Altuve, but may take a bath on Singleton.
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Talk Zone / Re: Interesting Collin McHugh article
« on: May 04, 2016, 02:58:40 pm »
From what I read, McHugh doesn't get squat until Fantex is able to sell 3.96 million in McHugh stock options
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros May 3, 2016
« on: May 03, 2016, 08:23:21 pm »
Damn it White. You're running out of time
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Twins @ Astros May 3, 2016
« on: May 03, 2016, 08:21:02 pm »
Okay White. Your job is the guy on third
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Talk Zone / Re: Pitching
« on: May 03, 2016, 06:35:28 am »help comes from the farm system.
Musgrove and Hoyt. The rest don't seem ready.
ETA. Well they have a 30 year old utility guy that seems Worthy as well. All of these guys are not on the 40 man
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics May 1, 2016
« on: May 01, 2016, 05:58:08 pm »
Nice. Good win. Hopefully will be the first of many
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics May 1, 2016
« on: May 01, 2016, 05:37:54 pm »
Okay White time to do something
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So how long does Hinch last? Current course leads me to believe the All-Star break.
Hinch had nothing to do with the Gomez and Giles trades
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 30, 2016, 07:44:26 am »He has to go to Fresno. They can't afford to lose more games simply because he pitches.
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That Hoyt fella that just missed the team is doing well at AAA:
11.1 6 3 3 0 18 0
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 30, 2016, 07:36:52 am »The problem is between the ears. I wonder if he's putting too much pressure on himself to justify the trade and be what they and he think he's supposed to be.
I think minimum a removal of setup duties is in order. Move Harris into the 8th inning role.
I'd guess the Astros are 9-13 if Giles was not on the team and perhaps even better with Velasquez on it.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 11:18:19 pm »
Marisnick not having a good day down at AAA. 0-4 with 3Ks
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 11:13:25 pm »I was sure he was going to take a hack at the first of the head high pitches
Seems like the strategy against Gomez lately. Get 2 strikes then climb the ladder till he gets himself out
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 11:09:06 pm »
Marwin with a 2 out RBI ground rule double. Yes folks, that is 3 hits with RISP this inning,
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 11:02:10 pm »
Atta boy White. 11 pitch RBI single. 3-2 Astros
Damn that was a 6 minute at bat
Damn that was a 6 minute at bat
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Athletics April 29, 2016
« on: April 29, 2016, 10:56:11 pm »
Let's go White
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Talk Zone / Re: Panic button
« on: April 27, 2016, 04:21:38 pm »
I think the bus has backed up over White awfully fast. Dude has had 2 very bad weeks but is still 19th in the AL in OPS and second among first basemen. No doubt he has been pressing. He has slumped at the same time the club went into a tail spin. Self admitted he's trying to do too much. Good news is he has a good head on his shoulders. I think he'll figure it out.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Maggots April 26, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 11:54:26 pm »
It sounded like Kratz maybe coming in to pitch the bottom of the 8th
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Maggots April 26, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 11:47:08 pm »
Wow, that must be frustrating to be up by 9 and then walk the first 2 guys (Castro and Altuve lead off the 8th with walks)
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Maggots April 26, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 11:15:53 pm »
bah, foultip strikeout for Valbuena
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Maggots April 26, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 11:13:23 pm »
Got to make them pay for forgetting the number of outs. Gomez hit into a sure DP, but Cano jogged across second as if that was the third out
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ Sea Maggots April 26, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 11:11:44 pm »
Finally, White raps a line drive single. He had short slumps in the minors, nothing this long though. I think he'll be fine in the long run though
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ SeaHags April 25, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 03:54:32 pm »No I didn't. I don't expect him to maintain that.
ETA: Even without Gomez I don't know that Santana would be on the Astros big league club right now.
Totally correct. Santana was the perfect trade candidate. The problem is apparently Gomez and Santana accidentally switched bat bags at the airport.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ SeaHags April 25, 2016
« on: April 26, 2016, 03:29:17 pm »If its my money the answer is Gomez without any hesitation. It wouldn't surprise me to see only Velasquez having a solid major league career in the Giles trade. But it also wouldn't surprise me to see Hader, Phillips, and Houser having solid major league careers from the Gomez deal.
Ha, you failed to mention Santana. Wouldn't it be nice if Gomez had slash line of: 275/359/449
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: BoSox @ Astros April 24, 2016
« on: April 24, 2016, 11:11:33 pm »
Man, wish they had locked up Rasmus for a few years in the offseason.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: BoSox @ Astros April 24, 2016
« on: April 24, 2016, 11:07:36 pm »
Finish it here
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: BoSox @ Astros April 24, 2016
« on: April 24, 2016, 10:57:53 pm »
Colby Jack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: April 22, 2016 vs Red Sox...Fuck it, I'm drinking bourbon tonight...
« on: April 22, 2016, 09:15:24 pm »
WTF. Caught stealing third with no outs down by 5. Hinch should immediately remove his ass from the game as an example. 5-1 if he plans with any bit of intelligence
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Talk Zone / Re: Is there an anitdote?
« on: April 22, 2016, 10:14:31 am »You're absolutely right. Correa has been putrid and his lack of solid defense astonishing. I wish that White was a better fielder than he seems to be.
White is just manning first while Gattis get back into catching. After Gattis replaces Kratz, White goes into a 60% DH.
I could see this:
First (in a week or 2):
- Gattis goes to catcher, Kratz released
- White to DH
- Marwin to first
- Worth replaces Marwin as utility
Second (In mid-May)
- Moran replaces Valbuena (traded)
Third (in June):
- Reed called up to play first
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Talk Zone / Re: Is there an anitdote?
« on: April 22, 2016, 08:16:37 am »Why would it be bad press to sit a guy who's hitting .180? How is not bad press if you don't?
If he's still batting 180 in June then sure. But if you bench a veteran 3 weeks into the season of his contract year, chances of it going over well are slim. Yes he wasn't very good in July and August last year, but he was good in limited time in September and the post season. My opinion, your best bet would be to give him 1 to 2 days off a week till he turns it around or doesn't. I'm no Gomez sympathizer. I don't like the way he plays and felt it was a huge overpay to get him. I still think he can turn it around. Maybe not all the way but a mid 700 OPS isn't out of the question.
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Talk Zone / Re: Is there an anitdote?
« on: April 21, 2016, 03:23:36 pm »Why couldnt he just flip roles with Jake for a week or 2?
I think given his years of experience you'd have to get his buy in. Given it's his contract year, that seems like a long shot. If you just blindly sit him and he chooses to take to the press then you are screwed. He would have zero value in a trade and the bad PR on top of it.
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Talk Zone / Re: Is there an anitdote?
« on: April 21, 2016, 02:23:20 pm »
I don't see how it is possible to sit Gomez for more than a game here and there. If you were going to go in another direction I think you have to trade him.
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers April 20, 2016
« on: April 20, 2016, 10:05:46 pm »498
Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers April 20, 2016
« on: April 20, 2016, 10:03:27 pm »
Don't back off now still one out to go
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers April 20, 2016
« on: April 20, 2016, 09:50:01 pm »
Woof this team is absolutely snakebit right now
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Game Zone 2016 Archive / Re: Astros @ stRangers April 20, 2016
« on: April 20, 2016, 09:33:19 pm »
Time for a comeback. Before this forum goes on suicide watch