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[Duman]

Here are the Astros on the list based on a survey of NL Managers:

Hit & Run Artist: Loretta #2
Best Curve Ball: Oswalt #2
Best Defensive Catcher: Ausmus #3

Former Astro Willy T was the 2nd fastest baserunner

The NL Managers also believe that ESPN's Stark's opinions are overrated as they voted Andruw Jones the best defensive outfielder.

[Taras Bulba]

Any of these guys ever see Lidge throw a slider? 

[Andyzipp]

Of course, Adam Everett not being listed as one of the 3 best defensive shortstops makes me question most of the list.

[ValpoCory]

ESPN's Stark's opinions are overrated

He should write a book about other people being overrated.

[ValpoCory]

Of course, Adam Everett not being listed as one of the 3 best defensive shortstops makes me question most of the list.

He's been injured since mid-June.  You expect managers to have a long-term memory?

Hell, we live in a culture that votes Prince Fielder ahead of Albert Pujols to start in the All-Star game due to Pujols having a down month.

[matadorph]

Any of these guys ever see Lidge throw a slider? 

No shit.

[Trey]

He's been injured since mid-June.  You expect managers to have a long-term memory?

Hell, we live in a culture that votes Prince Fielder ahead of Albert Pujols to start in the All-Star game due to Pujols having a down month.

The only thing more assinine than arguing over who should be an All Star is doing it a month after the game has been played.  That being said, Fielder had a 13 HR advantage (league leader), over .100 SLG advantage (league leader), a huge RBI (2nd in NL) and R advantage over Pujols.  It wasn't even close this year.

[stubbyc]

Here are the Astros on the list based on a survey of NL Managers:

Hit & Run Artist: Loretta #2
Best Curve Ball: Oswalt #2
Best Defensive Catcher: Ausmus #3

Former Astro Willy T was the 2nd fastest baserunner

The NL Managers also believe that ESPN's Stark's opinions are overrated as they voted Andruw Jones the best defensive outfielder.

As far as non-Astros go Martin seems like a weak pick as best defensive catcher. I don't recall Hamels having a very good curveball either the times we have faced him. Mainly fastball/changeup.

[Arky Vaughan]

Of course, Adam Everett not being listed as one of the 3 best defensive shortstops makes me question most of the list.

But Reyes and Rollins are better offensively.

[WulawHorn]

But Reyes and Rollins are better offensively.

THat logic sponsored by Rawlings gold glove award, who gives you Raphy Palmero as 1b winner in a year he played 19 games in the field...

[ValpoCory]

THat logic sponsored by Rawlings gold glove award, who gives you Raphy Palmero as 1b winner in a year he played 19 games in the field...

28 actually, but yes, ridiculous.

[Houston]

As far as non-Astros go Martin seems like a weak pick as best defensive catcher. I don't recall Hamels having a very good curveball either the times we have faced him. Mainly fastball/changeup.

Hamels' curve is as good as Barry Zito's was three or four years ago.

[Navin R Johnson]

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[94CougarGrad]

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No shit. I laughed so hard my stomach aches. I owe you a beer.

[Limey]

No shit. I laughed so hard my stomach aches. I owe you a beer.

"...has worked the All-Star Game (1999), Division Series (1997, 98, 2002, 05), League Championship Series (2000-01, 2003-04) and the World Series (2002, 05)..."

Ay Carumba!

[94CougarGrad]

"...has worked the All-Star Game (1999), Division Series (1997, 98, 2002, 05), League Championship Series (2000-01, 2003-04) and the World Series (2002, 05)..."

Things that make you go, "....hmm."

[dirty steve]

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