Author Topic: Awards Season (Read 4630 times)

Duman · « **on:** October 26, 2015, 11:34:41 am »

Correa named AL ROY by the Sporting News. This comes from a vote of AL players. He got 98 of the votes. Lindor came in 2nd with 30 votes. McCullers came in 7th with 2 votes.

Fredia · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2015, 11:47:59 am »

well voted and deservede

Duke · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2015, 02:14:00 pm »

That's fricking cool.

Bench · « **Reply #3 on:** October 27, 2015, 01:11:21 pm »

Sporting News AL manager of the year (as voted by the AL managers): 1. Molitor, 2. Hinch, 3. Bannister.

Bench · « **Reply #4 on:** November 12, 2015, 06:32:27 pm »

Altuve wins another silver slugger

MusicMan · « **Reply #5 on:** November 13, 2015, 09:48:00 am »

One nit: Why does the AL name a Silver Slugger at pitcher?

Bench · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:27:19 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on November 13, 2015, 09:48:00 am

One nit: Why does the AL name a Silver Slugger at pitcher?

I didn't realize that. That's hilarious.

HudsonHawk · « **Reply #7 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:36:31 am »

Quote from: MusicMan on November 13, 2015, 09:48:00 am

One nit: Why does the AL name a Silver Slugger at pitcher?

OK, I'm missing the joke.

MusicMan · « **Reply #8 on:** November 13, 2015, 10:46:37 am »

Never mind. The list I saw had Kendrys Morales listed as a pitcher, not as a DH.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #9 on:** November 16, 2015, 03:40:02 pm »

There's a Warren Spahn Award?

moriartp · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2015, 05:14:17 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 16, 2015, 03:40:02 pm

There's a Warren Spahn Award?

Have they been making up new awards this year? Did I just never notice these because no Astros have been up for them in a decade?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2015, 05:27:35 pm »

AL ROY award announcement upcoming on MLB network.

hostros7 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2015, 05:49:17 pm »

Brian T. Smith ‏@ChronBrianSmith 4s4 seconds ago
Carlos Correa wins AL Rookie of the Year. #Astros' special 2015 season keeps getting better.

Bench · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2015, 05:49:34 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 16, 2015, 05:27:35 pm

AL ROY award announcement upcoming on MLB network.

Correa is a winner!

ETA: 17 first place votes for Carlos, 13 for Lindor.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2015, 05:50:57 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 16, 2015, 05:27:35 pm

AL ROY award announcement upcoming on MLB network.

Correa over Lindor, 124 to 109 (17 first place votes to 13).

Fredia · « **Reply #15 on:** November 16, 2015, 06:13:17 pm »

for once they got it right. will be fun to watch him growing as a player

Nate in IA · « **Reply #16 on:** November 16, 2015, 09:32:37 pm »

Congrats to Carlos. There was little doubt watching him play just a few short years ago here in eastern Iowa. Definitely going to be fun watching him hopefully for the next 10 years.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2015, 05:22:05 pm »

Quote from: Bench on October 27, 2015, 01:11:21 pm

Sporting News AL manager of the year (as voted by the AL managers): 1. Molitor, 2. Hinch, 3. Bannister.

Just announced BBWAA vote: 1. Banister 2. Hinch 3. Molitor.

112 points for Banister (17 first place votes) vs 82 points for Hinch (8 first place votes).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #18 on:** November 18, 2015, 04:49:08 pm »

Cy Young show coming at the top of the hour on MLB Network.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2015, 05:19:33 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 18, 2015, 04:49:08 pm

Cy Young show coming at the top of the hour on MLB Network.

Keuchel, 22 1st places to 8 for Price!

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2015, 05:40:10 pm »

Kick ass. Who else is on the list of Astros Cy Young winners?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2015, 05:51:00 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on November 18, 2015, 05:40:10 pm

Kick ass. Who else is on the list of Astros Cy Young winners?

Clemens and Scott.

Fredia · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2015, 05:56:56 pm »

remember at the beginning of the season and you said you are an Astros fan...did you get the stare, the ohhh (followed by a silence), or they were not very good last year, do you really think they will finish above 500? (ha) well take that all you doubters

Duke · « **Reply #23 on:** November 19, 2015, 07:51:23 am »

Congrats big D!

jbm · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2015, 08:12:09 am »

Yeah, that's a hell of an accomplishment, especially for a mid round pick who two years ago was considered fringe.

pots · « **Reply #25 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:25:45 am »

Quote from: jbm on November 19, 2015, 08:12:09 am

Yeah, that's a hell of an accomplishment, especially for a mid round pick who two years ago was considered fringe.

Yup, Keuchel went from releasable due to not having an out-pitch (in the eyes of some fans) to Cy Young in 2 years.

Fantastic year, well deserved.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #26 on:** November 19, 2015, 10:41:11 am »

Keuchel had success this season because he developed an out pitch-a damn good one too. Compare Keuchel three years ago to him today. The differences are stark. Congratulations!

MRaup · « **Reply #27 on:** November 19, 2015, 11:13:08 am »

Quote from: Mr. Happy on November 19, 2015, 10:41:11 am

Keuchel had success this season because he developed an out pitch-a damn good one too. Compare Keuchel three years ago to him today. The differences are stark. Congratulations!

The thing that just breaks my brain is, a guy like Keuchel, who has good but not amazing stuff, really works on developing an out pitch and maximizing what he can throw. Then you get guys that throw 100 mph and, if they'd put in HALF the effort Dallas did, they'd be fucking unhittable.

But nope, fuck it. Here comes the ol' number 1! See if you can hit THAT, motherfucker.

BlownRanger · « **Reply #28 on:** November 19, 2015, 11:15:49 am »

There was an interesting interview with Strom on the radio this morning. The first time he watched Keuchel throw he thought Dallas was too upright and needed to incorporate more lower body input. Rather than just telling him that, he asked him if there was a pitcher whose delivery he was trying to emulate. Keuchel said "Erik Bedard". Strom said "Let's try Clayton Kershaw".

Other snippets:
- Thinks Keuchel's competitiveness is his best attribute;
- Emphasized how much Feldman's return will mean to the rotation;
- Said the Astros have lots of young starters ready or near-ready to compete for spots, but singled out Velazquez and Appel;
- He will not grow a Keuchel beard; has enough trouble growing hair.

JimR · « **Reply #29 on:** November 19, 2015, 12:47:55 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on November 19, 2015, 11:13:08 am

The thing that just breaks my brain is, a guy like Keuchel, who has good but not amazing stuff, really works on developing an out pitch and maximizing what he can throw. Then you get guys that throw 100 mph and, if they'd put in HALF the effort Dallas did, they'd be fucking unhittable.

But nope, fuck it. Here comes the ol' number 1! See if you can hit THAT, motherfucker.

good post

juliogotay · « **Reply #30 on:** November 19, 2015, 03:44:35 pm »

Quote from: MRaup on November 19, 2015, 11:13:08 am

The thing that just breaks my brain is, a guy like Keuchel, who has good but not amazing stuff, really works on developing an out pitch and maximizing what he can throw. Then you get guys that throw 100 mph and, if they'd put in HALF the effort Dallas did, they'd be fucking unhittable.

But nope, fuck it. Here comes the ol' number 1! See if you can hit THAT, motherfucker.

In his post-award announcement interview on MLB last night he said there were a lot of people responsible for his success. He named Strom and Brocail as well as his college coach and said when you get good coaching and combine it with my work ethic good things happen.

Fredia · « **Reply #31 on:** November 19, 2015, 04:13:01 pm »

that should be the required mantra for all astros

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #32 on:** November 19, 2015, 11:56:10 pm »

Keuchel 5th (107 points) and Altuve 10th (44 points) in AL MVP voting.

Also see how individual writers cast their ballots. Drellich had Keuchel 4th and JDJO had him 8th, neither had Altuve in their top 10 slots. Writer from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram cast a 9th place vote for Correa.

Duman · « **Reply #33 on:** November 20, 2015, 06:26:20 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 19, 2015, 11:56:10 pm

Keuchel 5th (107 points) and Altuve 10th (44 points) in AL MVP voting.

Also see how individual writers cast their ballots. Drellich had Keuchel 4th and JDJO had him 8th, neither had Altuve in their top 10 slots. Writer from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram cast a 9th place vote for Correa.

Drellich and JdJO both released their ballots. Evan had Keuchel 4th and Ortiz had him 8th. Neither had Altuve. So they didn't get much help from home cooking.

Here is the link to all the sports writers' ballots from the BBWAA

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #34 on:** November 20, 2015, 02:57:25 pm »

Quote from: Duman on November 20, 2015, 06:26:20 am

Drellich and JdJO both released their ballots. Evan had Keuchel 4th and Ortiz had him 8th. Neither had Altuve. So they didn't get much help from home cooking.

Here is the link to all the sports writers' ballots from the BBWAA

Great minds post alike.

Duman · « **Reply #35 on:** November 20, 2015, 03:32:20 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on November 20, 2015, 02:57:25 pm

Great minds post alike.

Wow, how did I miss that. Note to self... read more/ post less.