Tucker In August

[JimR]

He played 1B last night and did fine, just as Álvarez did when I saw him play 1B in RR. Tucker had one difficult chance moving to his right for a backhand stop and long overhand throw leading the pitcher to the bag. He made that play with no problem.

As I posted last night, he had a major power outage in July. He hit only three homers during the month, and none of them were in RR. Same story last night. He hit two home run distance shots, but they were well foul.

By the way, Humberto Castellanos looked great. Nine up, nine down in 6-7-8 when strikes were badly needed. The game was nearly four hours, and I was stupid tired before it ended.

[VirtualBob]

... I was stupid tired before it ended.

Please note the restraint.

[JimR]

Please note the restraint.

Fire away, Funny Man. I was brain dead and exhausted.

[Snuffy]

He played 1B last night and did fine, just as Álvarez did when I saw him play 1B in RR. Tucker had one difficult chance moving to his right for a backhand stop and long overhand throw leading the pitcher to the bag. He made that play with no problem.

As I posted last night, he had a major power outage in July. He hit only three homers during the month, and none of them were in RR. Same story last night. He hit two home run distance shots, but they were well foul....

W/ that slow start Preston's brother is hitting .366 for Aug (15 for 41) w/ 5 HR & 15 RBI in the last 10 games!  W/ 32 HR he needs five steals to have a 30/30 year.

Remember him cutting up during a ST interview, joining Fisher w/ a "stare"?

[JimR]

W/ that slow start Preston's brother is hitting .366 for Aug (15 for 41) w/ 5 HR & 15 RBI in the last 10 games!  W/ 32 HR he needs five steals to have a 30/30 year.

Remember him cutting up during a ST interview, joining Fisher w/ a "stare"?

They have been on a west road trip. Discount the homers.

[Lefty]

They have been on a west road trip. Discount the homers.

Typically, but the 2 he hit yesterday were not ABQ cheapies.  They would have been out anywhere.

[JimR]

Typically, but the 2 he hit yesterday were not ABQ cheapies.  They would have been out anywhere.

Ok

[Snuffy]

Typically, but the 2 he hit yesterday were not ABQ cheapies.  They would have been out anywhere.

Link

[Snuffy]

Remember this HC introduction of Tucker as he was making his debut last year?

....Within the Astros' organization, Tucker is renowned for his makeup — an uber-poised, almost blase demeanor with which he's accepted his position and prestige.

"He's not going to panic," manager A.J. Hinch said. "His heart rate is as high as it's going to get today, his major league debut, and that's not very high. He's calm, his demeanor is good, he can control himself."

Could this demeanor also be described as "passive and tentative at the plate........as if he would rather be anywhere else...."?

[JimR]

Remember this HC introduction of Tucker as he was making his debut last year?

Could this demeanor also be described as "passive and tentative at the plate........as if he would rather be anywhere else...."?

Please stop this. You’ll see him in September.

[Snuffy]

Please stop this. You’ll see him in September.

Kinda frustrating, seeing three K's (in three AB) from Marisnick who is replacing a "struggling" Reddick!
Why wait!

[JimR]

Kinda frustrating, seeing three K's (in three AB) from Marisnick who is replacing a "struggling" Reddick!
Why wait!

There is a lot you don’t know. He is where he should be.

[homer]

Kinda frustrating, seeing three K's (in three AB) from Marisnick who is replacing a "struggling" Reddick!
Why wait!

What would separate your ridiculous love affair with Tucker from the common mongoloid in the Chronicle comment section would he detailing the corresponding roster move(s) to get Ticker on the team now.

[Snuffy]

There is a lot you don’t know. He is where he should be.

No argument there.  I know there is much I don't know; that's one reason I am here. 

Does it have to do w/ the team giving up some player control if they don't wait until Sept?  How much?  Games like tonight can make that a hard sell at times.

[JimR]

No argument there.  I know there is much I don't know; that's one reason I am here. 

Does it have to do w/ the team giving up some player control if they don't wait until Sept?  How much?  Games like tonight can make that a hard sell at times.

In August? Hell no. Tucker’s being in AAA had nothing to do with tonight.

Answer Homer’s question. What roster moves would they make to bring him up now? Correa and Diaz are on the IL.
Answer his question.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

The starting SS and the utility infielder are on the IL.

AJ has been committed to giving the regulars scheduled off days.

Straw plays 1 IF position and the outfield,  and he fits neatly into the bottom of the lineup when he plays.

Jake is Verlander's personal centerfielder; I think he has started in each of JVs games.

Chirinos had 4 hits last night.   Springer had 2; the rest of the team was 0 for 25.  They drew 2 walks.  4 baserunners not named Chirinos. 

Point fingers at the botton of the lineup all you want, but the meat of the order is in a collective slump. 7 guys went 0 for 25.

[JimR]

The starting SS and the utility infielder are on the IL.

AJ has been committed to giving the regulars scheduled off days.

Straw plays 1 IF position and the outfield,  and he fits neatly into the bottom of the lineup when he plays.

Jake is Verlander's personal centerfielder; I think he has started in each of JVs games.

Chirinos had 4 hits last night.   Springer had 2; the rest of the team was 0 for 25.  They drew 2 walks.  4 baserunners not named Chirinos. 

Point fingers at the botton of the lineup all you want, but the meat of the order is in a collective slump. 7 guys went 0 for 25.

That sort of calm, rational logic may be lost on him. Snuff loves Tucker.

[MRaup]

The starting SS and the utility infielder are on the IL.

AJ has been committed to giving the regulars scheduled off days.

Straw plays 1 IF position and the outfield,  and he fits neatly into the bottom of the lineup when he plays.

Jake is Verlander's personal centerfielder; I think he has started in each of JVs games.

Chirinos had 4 hits last night.   Springer had 2; the rest of the team was 0 for 25.  They drew 2 walks.  4 baserunners not named Chirinos. 

Point fingers at the botton of the lineup all you want, but the meat of the order is in a collective slump. 7 guys went 0 for 25.

On top of the fact he's done nothing at the big league level to prove he's going to help at all.

Saying that bringing him up could fix hitting issues with proven big league commodities is crazy at best.

[JimR]

On top of the fact he's done nothing at the big league level to prove he's going to help at all.

Saying that bringing him up could fix hitting issues with proven big league commodities is crazy at best.

More calm and rational logic.

[Jacksonian]

calm and rational

You're sure that was Mark posting here?

[Astros Fan in Big D]

You're sure that was Mark posting here?

There's one way to find out:


Kevin Eshenfelder
Taking strike 3
Bud Selig
Jim Edmonds diving catch
Carlos Zambrano
Tony LaRussa
Pujols
Cubs fans
Cubs fans
Cubs fans

[Jacksonian]

There's one way to find out:


Kevin Eshenfelder
Taking strike 3
Bud Selig
Jim Edmonds diving catch
Carlos Zambrano
Tony LaRussa
Pujols
Cubs fans
Cubs fans
Cubs fans

If that doesn't work add 2/3 of major league umpires to the bait.

[MusicMan]

There's one way to find out:


Kevin Eshenfelder
Taking strike 3
Bud Selig
Jim Edmonds diving catch
Carlos Zambrano
Tony LaRussa
Pujols
Cubs fans
Cubs fans
Cubs fans

(Hovers finger over “Walt Fucking Weiss”nuclear buttton)


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[Mr. Happy]

(Hovers finger over “Walt Fucking Weiss”nuclear buttton)


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Gotta add Country Joe and Angel Hernandez. Throw in CB too.

[MRaup]

I'll KILL YOU ALL!

[Mr. Happy]

I'll KILL YOU ALL!

That made my fucking day.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

It's Mark all right.

[Jacksonian]

It's Mark all right.

Turns out we're master baiters.

Wait.  What?

[PCOL2000]

I'd like to nominate the previous 9 posts in this thread.  /// retreats back to the shadows ///

[Lefty]

I'd like to nominate the previous 9 posts in this thread.  /// retreats back to the shadows ///

What *do* you do in the shadows?

[PCOL2000]

Usually I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what Roger Angell was voting on. 

[MusicMan]

Usually I'm racking my brain trying to figure out what Roger Angell was voting on.

He was setting the price of Oil.


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[VirtualBob]

I'd like to nominate the previous 9 posts in this thread.  /// retreats back to the shadows ///

+1 (or maybe +9)

[Snuffy]

....Answer Homer’s question. What roster moves would they make to bring him up now? Correa and Diaz are on the IL.
Answer his question.

Your question helped me understand the problem was roster-related, not player control.  Don't have enough info, time, or interest to suggest roster moves - it's above my pay grade.  Just frustrated.  It's easy to complain....

Much obliged.

 

….Jake is Verlander's personal centerfielder; I think he has started in each of JVs games.
Chirinos had 4 hits last night.   Springer had 2; the rest of the team was 0 for 25.  They drew 2 walks.  4 baserunners not named Chirinos. 
Point fingers at the botton of the lineup all you want, but the meat of the order is in a collective slump. 7 guys went 0 for 25.

Great points.  Forgot that Marisnick was JV's preference.  (Does Cole have a choice, other than the catcher?)

Agree that no matter what the bottom 1/3 did, JV was doomed by two gopher balls combined w/ the top 6 in the order not named Brantley being shut down.  It did not help that desperate base running killed a potential rally and ended the game w/ two outs at 3B in the 8th & 9th.

Did not mean to suggest that having Tucker replace Marisnick would have turned the game - not at all likely.  As much as Jack is a pleasure to watch tracking flies in the OF, it is hard to watch him waste ABs by chasing sliders, etc. out of the zone.

We were spoiled during the 1st half of the year w/ a healthy Correa (fond memories) and Reddick.  If memory serves, even Chirinos was hitting.

[VirtualBob]

Your question helped me understand the problem was roster-related, not player control.  Don't have enough info, time, or interest to suggest roster moves - it's above my pay grade.  Just frustrated.  It's easy to complain....

Much obliged.

 Great points.  Forgot that Marisnick was JV's preference.  (Does Cole have a choice, other than the catcher?)

Agree that no matter what the bottom 1/3 did, JV was doomed by two gopher balls combined w/ the top 6 in the order not named Brantley being shut down.  It did not help that desperate base running killed a potential rally and ended the game w/ two outs at 3B in the 8th & 9th.

Did not mean to suggest that having Tucker replace Marisnick would have turned the game - not at all likely.  As much as Jack is a pleasure to watch tracking flies in the OF, it is hard to watch him waste ABs by chasing sliders, etc. out of the zone.

We were spoiled during the 1st half of the year w/ a healthy Correa (fond memories) and Reddick.  If memory serves, even Chirinos was hitting.

If you spent as much time thinking about baseball as you spend writing about it, we would all be better off.

[Fredia]

wait people think before  they post?  might try that sometime

[Snuffy]

If you spent as much time thinking about baseball as you spend writing about it, we would all be better off.

I do, but also don't like wordy posts. 
Will work on shorter ones.

[VirtualBob]

I do, but also don't like wordy posts. 
Will work on shorter ones.

Maybe work on fewer.

[TerryPuhl21]

I do, but also don't like wordy posts. 
Will work on shorter ones.

Don’t worry Snuffy, your are not truly on the shit list here until some mature moderator/administrator puts in your profile that you “should have quit 500 posts ago.” How hilarious!!! Tolerant bunch to varying opinions some of our fellow Astro fans are.

You’re still in good standing sir, but you better be careful.


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[JimR]

Don’t worry Snuffy, your not truly on the shit list here until some mature moderator/administrator puts in your profile that you “should have quit 500 posts ago.” How hilarious!!!

Your still in good standing sir, but you better be careful.


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You’re.

You know that setting occurs automatically when posts are at a certain number? Don’t you?

[TerryPuhl21]

You’re.

FIFY


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[AtascAstro]

Don’t worry Snuffy, your are not truly on the shit list here until some mature moderator/administrator puts in your profile that you “should have quit 500 posts ago.” How hilarious!!! Tolerant bunch to varying opinions some of our fellow Astro fans are.

You’re still in good standing sir, but you better be careful.


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“You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

It is a stock setting based on post count, been there for ages.

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[Astros Fan in Big D]

“You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

It is a stock setting based on post count, been there for ages.

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Clark,  disappointing rookie,  veteran role player,  500 posts ago,  Pope, high order of the ferret.

Not exhaustive or even in the right order,  but all triggered by post counts,  not the content therein.

[TerryPuhl21]

“You wouldn't worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

It is a stock setting based on post count, been there for ages.

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Actually, I don’t care. If I did, a select one or two would have driven me away a long time ago. I stick around though because I love this place for the news, information, education and friendship of some. Even from the few intolerant posters.


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[TerryPuhl21]

Clark,  disappointing rookie,  veteran role player,  500 posts ago,  Pope, high order of the ferret.

Not exhaustive or even in the right order,  but all triggered by post counts,  not the content therein.

Ok. I stand corrected. Thanks!


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[HudsonHawk]

Clark,  disappointing rookie,  veteran role player,  500 posts ago,  Pope, high order of the ferret.

Not exhaustive or even in the right order,  but all triggered by post counts,  not the content therein.

Those titles have been there for 17 years, and someone is now complaining about them.  Everybody gotta be somewhere, I guess. 

[JimR]

Those titles have been there for 17 years, and someone is now complaining about them.  Everybody gotta be somewhere, I guess.

Consider the source. Carry on, HH. I envied your victory cigar.

[Col. Sphinx Drummond]

Jim, you have made it clear that you think Tucker lacks the makeup to be an elite MLB player (I agree) but don’t you think he still has potential to be a a better than average player or maybe even a guy who could make an All-Star team? I’ll hang up and listen.

[JimR]

Jim, you have made it clear that you think Tucker lacks the makeup to be an elite MLB player (I agree) but don’t you think he still has potential to be a a better than average player or maybe even a guy who could make an All-Star team? I’ll hang up and listen.

Shoot, I do not know. I do not see him every day. He has AAA stats, although his year this year, 30-30 nothwithstanding, has been less impressive than last year. He was given LF in 2018, but he did not hit. He did not hit in ST. He has been inconsistent this year. Those who see him every day question his makeup. I have no first hand knowledge.

Who knows what he will do? I expect Reddick to be traded, and it would be nice if Tucker moved into that spot and hit. I do not know what kind of player he will be. He has the talent.

[homer]

Who would trade for Reddick? If he doesn't start hitting, or come out of the spring on the same hot streak he had this year, I expect him to be DFA next season.

[JimR]

Who would trade for Reddick? If he doesn't start hitting, or come out of the spring on the same hot streak he had this year, I expect him to be DFA next season.

I doubt seriously they would DFA him. I have no idea who would trade for him, but he brings much more than a high BA.
LAD traded for Tyler White.

[moriartp]

The Astros might have to pay down some salary to make it happen, but someone will take him.

[toddthebod]

If the Astros are willing to pick up some of the salary, I could see him being easily traded.

[hostros7]

I doubt seriously they would DFA him. I have no idea who would trade for him, but he brings much more than a high BA.
LAD traded for Tyler White.

Tyler wasn’t making $13mm next year. That said, I agree that there are likely parties interested in Reddick’s services, particularly if the FO is willing to eat some his cost.


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[MusicMan]

Luhnow told 790 this morning that Tucker will join the team in Milwaukee on 9/2


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[JimR]

Luhnow told 790 this morning that Tucker will join the team in Milwaukee on 9/2


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So, if RR makes playoffs, Tucker will be gone.

As of today .264/32/94

[JimR]

Tyler wasn’t making $13mm next year. That said, I agree that there are likely parties interested in Reddick’s services, particularly if the FO is willing to eat some his cost.


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Reddick must have read this and homer’s. He started hitting.

[VirtualBob]

Saw the video of Tucker’s #34. He is beginning to worry me in a Jason Lane kind of way. I think MLB pitchers will find the holes in that swing.

[JimR]

Saw the video of Tucker’s #34. He is beginning to worry me in a Jason Lane kind of way. I think MLB pitchers will find the holes in that swing.

His swing is long and stiff. He did not hit .270. I hope he surprises me in MLB, but I am not expecting him to be a star. It would be nice if he is.

[VirtualBob]

He swing is long and stiff. He did not hit .270. I hope he surprises me in MLB, but I am not expecting him to be a star. It would be nice if he is.

Right. And Jason Lane hit about *3*70.

[Navin R Johnson]

He is in the lineup tonight vs the Ms

[JimR]

He is in the lineup tonight vs the Ms

Yep, his chance arrived.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Encouraged by the flyball to advance the runner in Milwaukee.  Last season that would have been a grounder into the shift.   Likely same result with the runner,  but encouraging nonetheless.

No,  I'm not above grasping at straws.

[JimR]

Encouraged by the flyball to advance the runner in Milwaukee.  Last season that would have been a grounder into the shift.   Likely same result with the runner,  but encouraging nonetheless.

No,  I'm not above grasping at straws.

He looked overmatched the next day. I wish he would go on a tear. We need some vaunting.

[jbm]

Other than Appel, he is the most underwhelming Astros prospect in recent years, but I guess there is still time.

[Navin R Johnson]

Tucker’s numbers are a lot better than Whitley’s and he hasn’t been suspended for drugs.

[JimR]

Tucker’s numbers are a lot better than Whitley’s and he hasn’t been suspended for drugs.

?

One is a hitter; one is a pitcher
Whitley was not suspended this year for anything
Both of their years were underwhelming, except for Tucker’s power in an offense-heavy PCL.

Not sure of the point.

[Astros Fan in Big D]

Tucker’s numbers are a lot better than Whitley’s and he hasn’t been suspended for drugs.

Tucker can't get righties out.

[geezerdonk]

It's hard to see how that long languid swing can work against big league pitching.

[MRaup]

It's hard to see how that long languid swing can work against big league pitching.

Sir, a fax has come in from Mr. Tucker... It appears to be a drawing a big middle finger, with your name written under it.

[geezerdonk]

Gladly received.

[Waldo]

Sir, a fax has come in from Mr. Tucker... It appears to be a drawing a big middle finger, with your name written under it.

Brantley's walkoff will probably get more attention, but the Astros lose in 9 innings or 12 innings without Tucker.  Nice night for him.

[jbm]

Brantley's walkoff will probably get more attention, but the Astros lose in 9 innings or 12 innings without Tucker.  Nice night for him.

It was quite a night. Hopefully, it’s a great confidence boost and pressure relief for him.

[JimR]

Brantley's walkoff will probably get more attention, but the Astros lose in 9 innings or 12 innings without Tucker.  Nice night for him.

Absolutely. Huge hit for the team and for him.

Brantley looks fixed. Now I wish someone would fix Alvarez.