Author Topic: Matt Albers sent down (Read 6875 times)

Tralfaz · « **on:** August 05, 2006, 02:56:51 am »

Albers sent down, Nieve back up according to FSW.

utastro · « **Reply #1 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:58:41 am »

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Albers sent down, Nieve back up according to FSW.

Just heard the same thing. I guess the Nieve as RP/closer experiment is over.

stubbyc · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2006, 02:59:25 am »

We don't need a 5th starter until next Saturday so I assume Nieve will work out of the pen until then.

JimR · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:02:26 pm »

it is no "experiment."

Alkie · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:04:15 pm »

So, Fernando is our new closer?

Golden Sombrero · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2006, 12:54:06 pm »

I just hope Garner remembers to use him. Borkowski is getting covered in cobwebs out there.

Duder · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2006, 12:08:00 pm »

Well, Buchholz started for Round Rock last night, which would put him in line for a start on the 12th. According to this article The Link Hirsh is supposed to start tonight. I'm feeling sick thinking about the possibility of Buchholz starting Saturday instead of Hirsh.

JimR · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2006, 12:22:59 pm »

feeling sick? that is ridiculous.

Duder · « **Reply #17 on:** August 08, 2006, 01:11:30 pm »

Buchholz's last three starts with the Astros were horrible. His two (or three?) starts in AAA haven't given me any reason to believe he has improved his consistency/command at all while there. Isn't one of the biggest differences between a major league player and a minor leauge player consistency? Well, Buchholz has been the epitome of inconsistency this season, while Hirsh has been the consistently good at Round Round (excluding the first month or so).

Uncle Charlie · « **Reply #18 on:** August 08, 2006, 01:49:41 pm »

I'm curious as to how Buccholz has looked in RR and what guys like Jackie & Hooton are saying about his outings. IIRC, Buccholz's problems in Houston came from leaving the ball up and being inconsistant with hanging the curve. Has that improved in RR?

No doubt that when he's on, Buccholz is very, very good.

WulawHorn · « **Reply #19 on:** August 08, 2006, 02:19:32 pm »

I love TB- I'm on record as saying that. I'm excited about his future, blah blah blah.

He's gotten lit up a couple times at RR- his era is around 9 and he's in some type of funk that he hasn't seemed to come out of yet. Put me down as wanting to see Hirsch make his big league debut.

That being said if it is TB I'm not going to be sick or anything.

JimR · « **Reply #20 on:** August 08, 2006, 02:41:13 pm »

yeah, except for when he was lousy, Hirsch has been great.

so, you have watched TB in RR? how has he looked to you? how is he throwing? what does he need to work on? why does he make you sick? are you Mrs. Hirsch?

Duder · « **Reply #23 on:** August 08, 2006, 03:45:59 pm »

Like I said, except for the first month of the season, Hirsh has been great. Jackie Moore said that Hirsh is the most consistent young pitcher he has ever seen. I think Moore has seen quite a few young pitchers. I haven't seen Taylor pitch at Round Rock, but I think (from watching his starts with the Astros) he definitely needs to work on his location, especially with his fastball. He also needs to minimize his mistakes, such as hanging his curveball. I do think Taylor has top of the rotation stuff, but I don't think a team contending for the playoffs can put him out there every five days and pray that he has one of his spectacular days (which he does have every now and then). Maybe he makes me sick because he gave up sixteen earned runs in his last 3 starts, and we lost all three of those games. Yes, I am "Mrs. Hirsch". How did you figure that one out?

JimR · « **Reply #24 on:** August 08, 2006, 03:54:17 pm »

because you luuuuuv Jason.

Andyzipp · « **Reply #25 on:** August 08, 2006, 04:33:05 pm »

I don't doubt he's good, or that the Astros could and may use him, but I found the statement funny...if you throw out the time he wasn't consistent, he's been very consistent.

Froback · « **Reply #26 on:** August 08, 2006, 04:39:27 pm »

I think had Jason not had the minor arm tenderness when Albers was brought up, Jason would have been the one getting the call.

I also think that given how close the team is to Sept 1st and the freebie call-ups then, that they are starting to wonder if it might be better for the team long term to wait on calling up Hirsh until Sept 1st, thus not starting the clock on him just yet.

While I think they still might call him up for the start comming up, it will be very tempting for them to put it off for that reason since they are basically only 2 weeks away (or will be when the start comes around).

This is one of those balancing now and the future things that GMs have so much heartburn over. Just thought I would point that out.

JimR · « **Reply #27 on:** August 08, 2006, 04:49:20 pm »

i do not think they will call Hirsch up for the pen. that is why Albers was the selection.

every game is crucial. is that the best spot for The First Major League Start? Buchholz may be the better choice, although i am sure Jackie M. will get to express his opinion on how they both are throwing.

Froback · « **Reply #28 on:** August 08, 2006, 05:30:08 pm »

No 'C' in his name, Hirsh.

And I agree I think Buchholz is the likely choice. And if bullpen help was what they needed, I don't understand the reasoning that said Albers would be better than Nieve. Although recent reports are that Astros management has now settled on the fact that Nieve is detined for relief not starting. I find that interesting because I have been saying that since last year when he was being talked about...

Although I have to admit, I am not right all that often.

"Wow is this what you feel like all the time?" - Riley Poole

JimR · « **Reply #29 on:** August 08, 2006, 05:34:57 pm »

RR was under orders to use Nieve out of the pen exclusively.

Albers throws harder, i think. HIRSH (sorry Duder) is only 88-92. maybe that was a factor.

Froback · « **Reply #30 on:** August 08, 2006, 05:45:37 pm »

Hey don't group me in with that clark!

'Dems fight'en words!

JimR · « **Reply #31 on:** August 08, 2006, 05:46:43 pm »

i wasn't but he read my incorrect spelling, i'm sure.

matadorph · « **Reply #33 on:** August 08, 2006, 05:53:43 pm »

Perhaps the Albers call-up was a showcase for a potential suitor?

In any case, Hirsh is pitching against Salt Lake tonight at 8. Hopefully the feed won't crap out on me again.

JimR · « **Reply #35 on:** August 08, 2006, 06:06:15 pm »

i was not comparing Albers to Nieve.

if i had been 6'8," i would have thrown a lot harder than 92. it blows me away that some guys have to reduce their velocity to gain control. Koufax is the best example of that phenomenon.

davek · « **Reply #37 on:** August 08, 2006, 06:19:36 pm »

Is Sampson now totally out of the mix for a spot start?

JimR · « **Reply #38 on:** August 08, 2006, 06:24:31 pm »

dunno. i think he's back in RR, but the moves lost me.

betterthanhirsh · « **Reply #41 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:15:30 pm »

I just saw that Hirsh only went 2 in Salt Lake tonight. I talked to him today and he had no idea this was going on. Does this mean he will be up on Saturday? If so, I need to find a place that plays the Astros games

matadorph · « **Reply #42 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:16:59 pm »

Yes, Hirsh is starting on Saturday night.

betterthanhirsh · « **Reply #43 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:18:23 pm »

how do you know? That is sweet but want to find out for sure. thanks

betterthanhirsh · « **Reply #44 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:33:21 pm »

I just talked to Hirsh and he is going up and throwing on Sat. Night. Looks like i have to find a place to watch the game!!!

matadorph · « **Reply #46 on:** August 08, 2006, 11:51:37 pm »

I just talked to Hirsh too and he tolled me to tell you wassup.

Author Topic: Matt Albers sent down (Read 6875 times)

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